Titanic tragedy: The untold Indian connection to the disaster

Titanic tragedy: The untold Indian connection to the disaster

Hyderabad: The sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912, is one of the most tragic events in maritime history. It claimed the lives of over 1,500 people and has since captured the imagination of the world. But among the countless stories of survival, there’s a lesser-known connection to India, specifically Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, that ties a family to the ill-fated ship. The Becker Family Allen and Nellie Becker, an American missionary cou…