The Indian community in Dubai, along with people in India, is in shock after the death of an 18-year-old from Kerala who suffered a cardiac arrest during a Diwali celebration in Dubai. Vaishnav Krishnakumar reportedly collapsed during the festivities and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead.

Vaishnav was no ordinary teenager. He had a brilliant academic track record, scoring 97.4% in the 2024-25 CBSE Class 12 exams, with perfect marks in both Marketing and Entrepreneurship. His achievements were recognised when he was awarded the prestigious UAE Golden Visa, a rare honour given to students with exceptional academic performance. Here’s his story..

Who was Vaishnav Krishnakumar?

Vaishnav Krishnakumar was an 18-year-old student from Alappuzha district in Kerala. He l

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