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Time of India
8 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Kin of plane crash victims endure an agonising wait
Udaipur: Families of Dr Prateek Joshi and Dr Komi Vyas, residents of Banswara who died in the Ahmedabad plane crash, wait in Ahmedabad for DNA reports that will identify the remains of their loved ones. Komi's father, Anil Vyas, said they were told that bodies of the doctor couple's three children had been identified on Saturday, but those of Prateek and Komi not yet. Dr J P Joshi, father of Prateek, said his son was working as a radiologist in London for four years and this time, he had come to take the whole family to London with him. Dr Joshi said his twin grandsons, Pradyut and Nakul, would have turned five on Aug 15. They, along with his 9-year-old granddaughter Miraya, were very happy with their new school bags, saying they would study in London now. "They slept with their school bags all night. The children slept on my chest," said Dr Joshi, recalling the last night he spent with them. The wife of Udaipur's Prakash Chandra, who also died in the plane crash, has not been informed of his death yet. DNA tests for his relatives were conducted Friday. A sample was taken from the son of Vardichand Menaria from Roondeda on Saturday. A few hours after Menaria's death, his granddaughter was born in Ahmedabad. Vardichand had planned to return on June 20 to see her. Pinki Mandawat, a relative of the Modi family, said bodies of Shubh and Shagun Modi have been identified and the family has been informed. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Family posted heartbreaking last selfie inside Air India plane just before crash
A family shared a tragic selfie on board the doomed Air India Flight 171 just minutes before it crashed. The family of five from Rajasthan included Komi Vyas and husband Prateek Joshi, both doctors, seen sitting on the aisle opposite their children, all with beaming smiles. Joshi had moved to London a few years ago and his family were set to join him in the British capital, reports The Mirror. But just a few minutes later, the flight would crash in a residential area of Ahmedabad with 241 of the 242 people on board killed. One British national is understood to be the sole survivor of the disaster. A spokesperson for Pacific Hospital where Komi worked said: "Komi had quit her job recently to join her husband in London." Neighbours told the network that Joshi's dad is a well-respected radiologist in the city. "They left for Amedabad yesterday to take the flight to London," Joshi's cousin Nayan said. "Prateek had come here just two days ago to take his wife and children with him. Several other members of both families went to see them off." Vyas' brother told NDTV the couple had been married for 10 years. The doomed Air India flight had been bound for London Gatwick when it crashed into a fireball on Thursday. Of the 242 people on board the plane, 53 were said to be British and 11 of the passengers were children. Officials have recovered 200 bodies so far. Harrowing images from the disaster showed the plane flying low over several buildings before it crashed. Indian officials have since launched an investigation into the crash. Captain Saurabh Bhatnagar, a former senior pilot, told NDTV: "The take-off was perfect and just, I believe, short of taking the gear up, the aircraft started descending, which can happen only in case the engine loses power or the aircraft stops developing lift. Obviously, the investigation will reveal the exact reason." So far, British national Vishwash Kumar Rames, 40, is believed to be the only survivor of the disaster. Speaking in Hindi, he said: "I just got out of the plane, it exploded." Taking to X/Twitter following the crash, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted: "The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. "In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected."
Daily Record
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Air India family selfie moments before tragic plane crash
A heartbreaking picture has emerged of a family sharing a selfie on board the doomed Air India Flight 171 just minutes before it crashed. The family of five from Rajasthan included Komi Vyas and husband Prateek Joshi, both doctors, who were seen sitting on the aisle opposite their children, all with beaming smiles. As the Mirror reports, Joshi had moved to London a few years ago and was due to bring his family to join with him in the UK capital. But just a few minutes later, the plane they were on would crash in a residential area of Ahmedabad, killing 241 on board, with only one reported survivor - man thought to be a British national. A spokesperson for Pacific Hospital where Komi worked said: "Komi had quit her job recently to join her husband in London." Neighbour's told the network that Joshi's dad is a well-respected radiologist in the city. "They left for Amedabad yesterday to take the flight to London," Joshi's cousin Nayan said. "Prateek had come here just two days ago to take his wife and children with him. Several other members of both families went to see them off." Vyas' brother told NDTV the couple had been married for 10 years. The Air India flight had been bound for London Gatwick when disaster struck on Thursday. Of the 242 people on board the plane, 53 were said to be British and 11 of the passengers were children. Officials have recovered 200 bodies so far. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Harrowing images from the disaster showed the plane flying low over several buildings before it crashed. Indian officials have since launched an investigation into the crash. Captain Saurabh Bhatnagar, a former senior pilot, told NDTV: "The take-off was perfect and just, I believe, short of taking the gear up, the aircraft started descending, which can happen only in case the engine loses power or the aircraft stops developing lift. Obviously, the investigation will reveal the exact reason." So far British national Vishwash Kumar Rames, 40, is believed to be the only survivor of the disaster. Speaking in Hindi, he said: "I just got out of the plane, it exploded." stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. "In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Family posted final selfie inside plane with haunting message just before crash
A family of five on the doomed India Air Flight 171 shared a haunting final photo just minutes before it crashed, killing all but one of the 242 people on board A family shared a tragic selfie on board the doomed Air India Flight 171 just minutes before it crashed. The family of five from Rajasthan included Komi Vyas and husband Prateek Joshi, both doctors, seen sitting on the aisle opposite their children, all with beaming smiles. Joshi had moved to London a few years ago and his family were set to join him in the British capital. But just a few minutes later, the flight would crash in a residential area of Ahmedabad with 241 of the 242 people on board killed. One British national is understood to be the sole survivor of the disaster. A spokesperson for Pacific Hospital where Komi worked said: "Komi had quit her job recently to join her husband in London." Neighbour's told the network that Joshi's dad is a well-respected radiologist in the city. "They left for Amedabad yesterday to take the flight to London," Joshi's cousin Nayan said. "Prateek had come here just two days ago to take his wife and children with him. Several other members of both families went to see them off." Vyas' brother told NDTV the couple had been married for 10 years. The doomed Air India flight had been bound for London Gatwick when it crashed into a fireball on Thursday. Of the 242 people on board the plane, 53 were said to be British and 11 of the passengers were children. Officials have recovered 200 bodies so far. Harrowing images from the disaster showed the plane flying low over several buildings before it crashed. Indian officials have since launched an investigation into the crash. Captain Saurabh Bhatnagar, a former senior pilot, told NDTV: "The take-off was perfect and just, I believe, short of taking the gear up, the aircraft started descending, which can happen only in case the engine loses power or the aircraft stops developing lift. Obviously, the investigation will reveal the exact reason." So far British national Vishwash Kumar Rames, 40, is believed to be the only survivor of the disaster. Speaking in Hindi, he said: "I just got out of the plane, it exploded." Taking to X/ Twitter following the crash, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted: "The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. "In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected."
CBC
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Textured Treasures launches a summer camp for Black kids
Social Sharing What started as a weekly hair workshop during Black History Month is now being offered as a summer camp for the first time. Textured Treasures gives Black children aged five to 15 a chance to engage in educational activities reflecting their African or Caribbean heritage, arts, crafts and more in downtown London, Ont., this summer. According to Lauri Morrison, board chair of the London Artisan Connection and co-founder of Textured Treasures, the camp's purpose is to lift kids up while teaching them about their Black history. "We wanted to build on that for the summer to not just do hair, but also just an empowerment thing for the kids," said Morrison. "To have fun, learn crafts, learn stuff that they may not necessarily learn going to a regular camp, but things that are more culturally related to us and our heritage." Campers will learn about the importance of leadership and entrepreneurship through mentorship and workshops hosted by different community members. Morrison said educating young kids about these subjects creates an understanding of what they'll need down the line, and that the camp is needed in London because some Black children need additional positive support systems. "We aren't taught this, nobody teaches us this. Our kids, they have to work twice, three, four times as hard as the other kids to get it even started," she said. "Sometimes it's even just a case of them not having anybody to believe in them. They have nobody to teach them or show them what to do, and we want to be available to them." Teaching the importance of natural hair self-love As a professional hair braider and co-founder of Textured Treasures, Nancy Komi said she's eager to teach any child with very textured hair, such as kinky and coily, how to properly take care of their hair along with the importance of protective hairstyles like single braids or cornrows. "It's important for children to know how to care for their hair, love their hair, [and] build that confidence in them," said Komi. She emphasizes the importance of young Black children understanding the act of self-love and confidence when it comes to their hair since many of them continue to experience hair discrimination, she said. According to an American study examining hair experiences among Black girls, a majority of the girls experienced or witnessed hair-related bullying or teasing, which can lead to low self-esteem and psychological distress. "As a hair braider myself, as a mother and also as an educator, I see it each and every day in the school," said Komi. "It is very important to teach these basics now because they are young. So by providing this camp and this workshop for them, it would give them that flexibility and build that confidence in them." The founders are both looking forward to seeing the kids grow and having fun. Textured Treasures is offering five weeks of camp from June 30 to August 1.
