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New Straits Times
2 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Family picture taken before ill-fated Air India flight goes viral after moving hearts
KUALA LUMPUR: A family wefie taken moments before Air India's ill-fated Ahmedabad-London flight has gone viral after stirring the hearts of netizens. In the picture, Dr Kaumi Vyas, her husband Pratik Joshi and their three children – Miraya and twins Pradyut and Nakul – could be seen posing with smiles in the plane cabin before Flight AI171 crashed on Thursday. They were among the 260 lives lost in the incident, reported the Press Trust of India (PTI). The Hindustan Times reported that the family, from Banswara city in southern Rajasthan, was flying to London to begin a new life. Joshi, who worked in London, had returned to India to accompany his wife and children in their relocation. Dr Vyas, who worked at a private hospital in India, had taken and shared the picture on social media before the plane took off. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with 242 people and 12 crew members on board, went down 33 seconds after takeoff at 1.38pm, destroying buildings as it ploughed into a residential area and medical college hostel. Only one passenger survived and the tragedy is one of India's deadliest aviation disasters in recent years.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Rajasthan's Joshi family's London dream shattered as last selfie goes viral after tragedy
The Air India crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday shattered not just metal but entire futures. Among the 260 lives lost was a family from Rajasthan whose final moments have left the nation weeping. Dr Kaumi Vyas, her husband Pratik Joshi, and their three young children, Miraya, Pradyut, and Nakul, were on board AI171, ready to begin a new chapter in London. Their smiling faces in a selfie taken moments before the take-off have now become the most heart-wrenching image of the tragedy. A new chapter that never began for Joshi family In the photo now circulating widely on social media, Pratik and Kaumi are seated side-by-side, while their three children beam beside them. It was meant to mark a milestone, a farewell to India and a hello to a promising life in the UK. The image has since turned into a tragic symbol of dreams that never had the chance to bloom. A family's dream cut short Pratik Joshi had been working in London for some time. He had returned home to bring his wife and children to settle with him permanently. Dr Kaumi Vyas had been serving at a private hospital in Rajasthan and had likely planned her departure with both hope and hesitation, like many who leave behind their roots for a future abroad. The crash that claimed over 260 lives The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed just 33 seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The impact not only killed nearly everyone on board, 241 of the 242 passengers and crew, but also struck a nearby medical college intern hostel, increasing the death toll to at least 260. Only one passenger, a British national of Indian origin, miraculously survived. What was meant to be a new beginning for the Joshi-Vyas family ended in devastation. Now, their final smiling photo lives on — a painful reminder of how one moment can steal an entire future.
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First Post
3 days ago
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- First Post
The tragic story of a Rajasthan doctor couple, their 3 kids who were killed in Air India crash
A family of five from Rajasthan is among those who died in the tragic Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad. Dr Pratik Joshi and his wife, Dr Kaumi Vyas, were travelling with their three kids to start a new life in London. Their selfie, clicked just before the takeoff, has become a tragic reminder of a future that was never to be read more Air India plane crash: Just hours before the unimaginable happened, the Rajasthan family of five had taken a cheerful selfie in the airplane, radiating hope, and excitement for the journey ahead. Image courtesy: X/@volcaholic1 A Rajasthan family's dream of starting a new life ended in a heartbreaking tragedy when their Air India flight crashed just minutes after takeoff near Ahmedabad. The doctor couple from Banswara and their three young children were among the 241 people who lost their lives in the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI171. Just hours before the unimaginable happened, the family of five had taken a cheerful selfie in the airplane, radiating hope, love, and excitement for the journey ahead. That photo, now widely shared online, has become a haunting reminder of a future that was never to be. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Here's what we know about them. Who was the Rajasthan family on board the Air India flight? Dr Pratik Joshi had spent the last six years building a life in London, working as a radiologist. His dream was clear: to eventually bring his wife and three young children to the UK and start a new life together. That dream was just days from becoming reality when tragedy struck. Travelling with him on the ill-fated Air India flight was his wife, Dr Kaumi Vyas, a well-regarded physician at Udaipur's Pacific Hospital. Kaumi had quit her job just two days earlier to prepare for their permanent relocation to London. The couple, married for nearly ten years, had been living apart for much of that time. While Pratik built his career abroad, Kaumi stayed in Udaipur with their children, waiting for the final visa approvals. 'She had temporarily moved to Banswara while finishing the paperwork,' said cousin Nayan Joshi in a Business Today report. Pratik had recently flown back to India to travel with his family, hoping to finally begin the life they had long planned together. 'They were so happy,' Nayan Joshi added. 'They'd been preparing for this move for a month.' Pratik, a London-based radiologist, had recently flown back to India to travel with his family, hoping to finally begin the life they had long planned together. His wife, Dr Kaumi Vyas, was a well-regarded physician at Udaipur's Pacific Hospital. Image courtesy: News18 Hindi Accompanying them on the journey were their three children, eight-year-old Miraya and twin boys Pradyut and Nakul, aged five. The news of their sudden loss has devastated Banswara. Locals remember the couple as devoted parents and committed professionals who had big dreams for their children. 'The entire town is grieving,' a family friend told News18. 'They were a warm, progressive couple who wanted the best for their children.' VIDEO | Rajasthan: Five members of a family from Banswara district were on board the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad. Banswara DSP Gopichand Meena says, 'We got to know that five members of a family from Banswara were on board the plane that crashed (in Ahmedabad). The… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 12, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Before takeoff, Pratik snapped a family selfie on the plane—he and Kaumi seated side-by-side, with their children in the adjacent row, all smiling brightly. Kaumi had shared the photo on social media shortly before the flight, according to PTI. The image has since gone viral, a heartbreaking reminder of a life full of hope, now lost. Air India plane crash victims from Rajasthan The heartbreak of the Air India crash has rippled far beyond Banswara. Across Rajasthan, families are in mourning as more names from the state emerge among the list of victims. Authorities have so far confirmed that 11 of the passengers who died in the crash hailed from Rajasthan. Alongside the Joshi family, four other Udaipur residents also lost their lives. Shubh Modi, 24, and his 22-year-old sister Shagun were both on board. They were the children of renowned marble businessman Pinku Modi and were pursuing higher education abroad. Vardi Chand Menaria and Prakash Menaria, from Rundeda village in Udaipur district, were also among those who perished. Another young life lost was that of 27-year-old Khushboo Rajpurohit from Balotra. Known for her tireless volunteer work in promoting women's education, Khushboo was a source of pride in her community. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Reacting to the incident, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma called the crash 'extremely sad and worrying,' while former CM Ashok Gehlot described it as 'heartbreaking.' गुजरात के अहमदाबाद में हुई विमान दुर्घटना में राजस्थान के निवासियों सहित अनेक नागरिकों की दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद एवं हृदयविदारक है। राजस्थान सरकार संबंधित अधिकारियों के साथ निरंतर समन्वय बनाए हुए है और इस दु:ख की घड़ी में मृतकों के परिजनों एवं घायल नागरिकों… — Bhajanlal Sharma (@BhajanlalBjp) June 12, 2025 _ With input from agencies_
Mint
3 days ago
- Mint
Final moments of Air India victims: Vijay Rupani's seated, doc couple smiling, newlywed's goodbye
A routine journey turned into a national tragedy on Thursday when Air India flight AI-171, bound for London, crashed just minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, killing all 242 onboard. Among the victims were 11 passengers from Rajasthan, including families from Udaipur, Banswara, Bikaner, and Balotra. One of the most heart-wrenching losses was that of a family of five from Banswara: Dr Kaumi Vyas, her husband Dr Pratik Joshi, and their three children—Miraya, and five-year-old twin boys Pradyut and Nakul. The family had been preparing to start a new life in London. Dr. Kaumi Vyas, her husband Pratik Joshi and their three children -- Miraya Joshi, Pradyut Joshi, Nakul Joshi -- of Banswara were also in the plane. Among the passengers were Shubh and Shagun Modi, the son and daughter of marble businessman Sanjeev Modi from Udaipur. The MBA graduates, involved in their father's business, were travelling to London for leisure, officials said. Another passenger, Vardichand Menaria, a native of Rundeda village in Vallabhnagar, Udaipur district, was also on board. He had recently returned from London and was travelling back along with his associate Prakash Menaria of Rohida village. Both worked in the culinary sector in the UK. Among the 242 passengers were 21-year-old Khushboo, a newlywed from Balotra district in Rajasthan. She was travelling to London to begin a new life with her husband, a doctor based in the UK. Ashirwad, Khushboo beta, going to London,' as reported by News18. Khushboo was on her way to London to reunite with her husband Vipul, a doctor who had returned to the UK just two months after their wedding in January. (Photo: X) A video has surfaced of the British couple who were aboard the Air India flight, capturing their final moments. In the clip, the couple described their time in India as a 'magical experience' filled with 'mindblowing things.' 'So, it's our last night in India. And we've had a magical experience really. It's been… there've been some quite mindblowing things that have happened,' Greenlaw-Meek said. In another video, 'So, it's our last night in India. And we've had a magical experience really. It's been… there've been some quite mindblowing things that have happened,' Greenlaw-Meek said. The flight, which was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12, 2025, carried 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian national. A photo believed to be the last image of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, taken aboard by another passenger. Rupani was reportedly en route to London to reunite with his wife Anjali and daughter. His wife was scheduled to return to India with him after their stay, according to reports. The passenger plane crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat's Ahmedabad into a resident doctors' hostel building shortly after take-off. Earlier today, Prime Minister Modi visited the Air India plane crash site in Ahmedabad and reviewed the ground situation, a day after the AI-171 flight bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad International Airport here. "Visited the crash site in Ahmedabad today. The scene of devastation is saddening. Met officials and teams are working tirelessly in the aftermath. Our thoughts remain with those who lost their loved ones in this unimaginable tragedy," posted PM Modi on X. 'Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest on and on our X handle,' Air India posted on X. So, it's our last night in India. And we've had a magical experience really. It's been… there've been some quite mindblowing things that have happened. The Tata group-owned airline has set up a dedicated passenger hotline number, 1800 5691 444, to provide more information. Those calling from outside India can call 91 8062779200. The Tata Group has announced a compensation of ₹ 1 crore for the families of each person who lost their lives in the crash. (With inputs from agencies)
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Rajasthan doctor, husband and children's last family selfie before Air India's Ahmedabad plane crash goes viral
The devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday, one of the worst in India's aviation history, claimed the lives of almost everyone onboard leaving just one surviving passenger. Among those who died carried with themselves stories of reunions, new opportunities, homecoming and more. One such story, which ended tragically in the crash, was that of a family of five - husband and wife and their three children - from Rajasthan. Dr Kaumi Vyas, her husband Pratik Joshi and their three children - Miraya Joshi, Pradyut Joshi, Nakul Joshi - were on the fateful Air India flight, heading to London to start a new chapter of their lives. Pradyut and Nakul were twins and the family hailed from Rajasthan's Banswara city, reported PTI. Also read: Air India plane crash in 33 seconds, 260 dead, 1 miracle survival | What we know so far While on the plane, Pratik Joshi took a selfie of the family in which all five of them are seen smiling. While Joshi and his wife Kaumi Vyas are seated next to each, the three children are seated beside them on the other side together, all posing for the camera with a smile. Kaumi Vyas had shared the picture on the social media of their family as the family boarded the plane, reported PTI. Track latest news of Air India plane crash here. While Dr Kaumi Vyas worked at a private hospital, her husband, Pratik Joshi worked in London. He had returned to India to bring his wife and their three kids to live with him permanently in London. The family was on their way to start a new life, however, all of them died in the crash. Also read: Dreamliner disaster: A long night of wait at the hospital for devastated families The Air India AI171 flight was carrying 242 people aboard when it crashed, of which 230 were passengers and 12 were crew. Out of them, 241 people died and just one person survived who is undergoing treatment. However, the people on the flight were not the only ones who died in the tragedy. At least 260 people lost their lives due to the crash of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The plane, which took off at 1.38 pm on June 12, crashed just 33 seconds into the flight near a residential locality. It also rammed an intern's hostel of the BJ Medical College building.
