‘I have stopped caring, man’: Found dead in US, Indian student Saketh's last days of ‘surviving on chips and cookies’

Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a 24-year-old Indian student studying in the United States, was recently found dead in his apartment, raising concerns about the pressures faced by international students. His roommate shared a poignant message reflecting Saketh's struggles, stating, 'The opposite of life was never death. It was indifference. To stop caring…' This statement highlights the emotional turmoil that many students experience while studying abroad, often feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Friends and family noted that Saketh had been living on a meager diet of chips and cookies, indicative of his deteriorating mental health and lack of support. The circumstances surrounding his death have sparked discussions on the importance of mental health awareness among students, particularly those far from home. As universities in the U.S. and India grapple with these issues, there is a growing call for enhanced mental health resources and community support systems to help students navigate the challenges of studying abroad.