Hyderabad, March 1 -- 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 couple, were living in Guntur, where they were working with local communities. In 1912, after their son Richard fell seriously ill, the family decided to travel to America for medical treatment. They boarded the Titanic at Southampton on April 10, 1912, as second-class passengers, unaware...