AIR INDIA FLIGHT 171 SHATTERS THE HAPPINESS OF AN ENTIRE FAMILY…

Pratik Joshi had lived in London for six years. As a computer specialist, he had dreamed of building a life abroad for his wife and three young children—who were still in India.

After years of waiting for his family’s visa approval, that dream had finally come true. Just two days ago, his wife Komi Vyas, a well-known doctor in Udaipur, had resigned from her job. She packed up the family’s belongings, said goodbye to their loved ones, and prepared for the future that was now within reach in a new land.

This morning (June 12), the family of five—filled with hope and the children excited for what lay ahead—boarded Air India flight 171 to London. They took a joyful, happy reunion photo in their seats and sent it to relatives, marking the start of their one-way journey to their dream destination. But they never arrived, as the plane crashed just after takeoff. Only one person in seat 11A survived, thrown out when the fuselage broke apart.

In an instant, the lifelong dreams of this family and over 200 others turned to ashes. A harsh reminder: life is frighteningly fragile. Everything you build, everything you hope for, everything you love—all hangs by a thread. So, while you can, live, love, and don’t wait for happiness to begin tomorrow.

We often think there’s still plenty of time…

To chase our dreams.

To say “I love you.”

To build a home.

To live life to the fullest…

But life—sometimes cruel—reminds us: everything can vanish in the blink of an eye.

So, while you still can, Hold your loved ones tight.

Say the words you’ve been holding back.

Don’t postpone joy.

Don’t hesitate to love.

Don’t wait until tomorrow to live for today.

Because tomorrow is something none of us are promised.

Prayers for the Joshi family.