During RPG Enterprises' annual townhall, Chairman Harsh Goenka playfully addressed employees, contrasting his views with L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's controversial comments on work-life balance. Goenka humorously clarified that he doesn't advocate for Sunday work or excessive spousal staring, drawing laughter and praise from the audience. His remarks quickly went viral, applauded for his wit and balanced leadership approach.
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Devi, a devoted RCB fan from Tamil Nadu working in Bengaluru, eagerly sought permission to attend the team's victory parade. Despite missing online ticket availability, she optimistically headed to the stadium. Tragically, her friends received a call from the hospital, marking the last communication and leaving them with the heartbreaking task of informing her parents.
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Tragedy struck Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL title celebration, resulting in at least eight fatalities and over 40 injuries due to a stampede. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia acknowledged security lapses in organising the event after the team's victory over Punjab Kings.
A chaotic victory parade in Bengaluru, celebrating RCB's IPL win, turned tragic due to poor planning and management. Eleven fans died and 75 were injured amidst massive crowds and inadequate crowd control. The absence of coordination between RCB management, police, and politicians, coupled with delayed information and stadium mismanagement, led to the devastating stampede, sparking outrage and grief.
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