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India.com
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Weight loss story: How Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal lost 16 kilos in 45 days without diet or gym, his fitness secret is...
Weight loss story: How Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal lost 16 kilos in 45 without diet or gym, his fitness routine was... In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, looking young and staying fit is not a choice; it's a need. However, many actors in the urge to stay fit choose quick fixes and beauty trends that are not sustainable. But amongst the many celebrities who chose fad diets and crash trends, there is one actor who went for a sustainable lifestyle choice that led him to a dramatic weight loss. And what's even more impressive is that he achieved this result without any diet or gym. Just lifestyle changes and discipline. Dilip Joshi lost 16 kilos in 45 days Dilip Joshi lost weight without any diet or gym He did running for 45 minutes daily Dilip Joshi's Dramatic Transformation The actor that we are talking about is none other than Dilip Joshi. Famously known for portraying the role of 'Jethala' in 'Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah'. This beloved actor stunned his fans with his massive weight loss. Unlike his on-screen avatar, where he is seen indulging in Gujrati delights like Fafda, Jalebi, etc, he follows a clean diet in real life. Once this actor used to indulge in these unhealthy foods, but then came a turning point in his life. In 1992, Dilip was offered the role of a scientist in the Gujarati movie Hun Hunshi Hunshilal. To do justice to the character, he needed to look fitter and leaner. That became the turning point in his fitness journey. How did Dilip Joshi lose 16 kilos in 45 days? In a throwback interview, Dilip Joshi shared how he incorporated running into his daily routine while working full-time in Mumbai. He revealed that after his shoot, he would head to a nearby swimming club to change, and then run from the Oberoi Hotel to Marine Drive, even in the rain. He revealed he would run for 45 and followed this practice religiously. With this practice and entirely natural fitness routine, without any diet, dietitian, or gym, Dilip was able to achieve an impressive weight loss of 16 kilos in just 45 days. He could do it with commitment, routine, and consistency. Dilip's fitness journey is a reminder that one can achieve their fitness goals even with basic lifestyle changes, without taking any extreme measures. Speaking of his work, apart from his iconic television role, Dilip Joshi has also appeared in classic Bollywood films like Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Maine Pyar Kiya, sharing the screen with superstar Salman Khan


Mint
04-07-2025
- General
- Mint
Gujarat: Single girls not allowed; college student denied flat for rent as she is unmarried, 'If you're Patel…'
A Reddit user shared how his sister, a college student in Gujarat, faced housing discrimination in Gandhinagar. She rented a 3BHK flat with two friends, paid a broker and moved her things. The broker assured them there would be no issue renting as unmarried girls. But, before they could sign the rent agreement, a neighbour complained to the builder. The man demanded that the flat should not be rented to 'single girls'. Although the landlord had no problem, the builder refused to let them stay. When the girl tried to speak to the neighbour and explain, he rudely disconnected the call and blocked her. Now, they must bear extra moving costs and search for a new place just before college starts. 'This is not just disappointing, it's discriminatory,' the Redditor posted. 'Why should young adults, be it students or working, be denied a place to live after everything is finalised just because of outdated societal biases?' Several Reddit users shared their experiences with housing discrimination, especially targeting bachelors and single tenants in India. 'And then Gujaratis say, 'We are the most inclusive',' came a sarcastic remark. The original poster clarified, 'One of the reasons was also because they are not Gujrati. Also a few of my friends who were Gujrati but not Patel also told me how Patels dominate the scene. Like if you're Patel then its like bhai bhai. Otherwise, you will be discriminated against.' One user from Patna was almost evicted by his landlord because his girlfriend visited, which was deemed 'inappropriate'. Others echoed this frustration, questioning why landlords impose such outdated moral standards on paying tenants. Some users have pointed out that inviting friends or partners should be normal when one is renting legally. One comment compared being a bachelor in India to being a second-class citizen. 'In India, people worry more about what is happening in their neighbour's house. They don't spare families how will they spare bachelors,' wrote one user while blaming 'moral policing'. According to another user, Muslims also face severe bias, mentioning even actor Saif Ali Khan being denied property. However, one user countered, 'Muslims still get apartments in muslim locality. Bachelors are not gonna get in neither Hindu or muslim area.'


Saudi Gazette
13-06-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Student missed Air India flight by just 10 minutes
AHMEDABAD — Bhoomi Chauhan remembers being angry and frustrated. Bumper-to-bumper traffic had delayed her car journey to Ahmedabad airport — so much so that she missed her Air India flight to London Gatwick by just 10 minutes. Ms Chauhan, a business administration student who lives in Bristol with her husband, had been visiting western India for a holiday. The 28-year-old was due to fly home on AI171 on Thursday, which crashed shortly after take-off, killing 241 people on board and more on the ground. But after arriving at the airport less than an hour before departure, airline staff turned her away. "We got very angry with our driver and left the airport in frustration," she recalls. "I was very disappointed. "We left the airport and stood at a place to drink tea and after a while, before leaving... we were talking to the travel agent about how to get a refund for the ticket. "There, I got a call that the plane had gone down." Speaking to the BBC's Gujrati service, she adds: "This is totally a miracle for me." Ms Chauhan says she arrived at the airport at 12:20 PM local time, 10 minutes after boarding was due to commence. Her digital boarding pass, seen by BBC News, shows her assigned to economy class seat 36G. But despite having checked in online, she says airline staff would not allow her to complete the process at the airport. She had traveled from Ankleshwar - 201km (125 miles) south of Ahmedabad - before being held up in Ahmedabad's city center traffic. Ms Chauhan says: "When I missed the flight, I was dejected. Only thing that I had in mind was, 'If I had started a little early, I would have boarded the plane'. "I requested airline staff to allow me inside as I am only 10 minutes [late]. I told them that I am the last passenger and so please allow me to board the plane, but they did not allow me." — BBC
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
'Traffic saved me': Student missed Air India flight by just 10 minutes
Bhoomi Chauhan remembers being angry and frustrated. Bumper-to-bumper traffic had delayed her car journey to Ahmedabad airport - so much so that she missed her Air India flight to London Gatwick by just 10 minutes. Ms Chauhan, a business administration student who lives in Bristol with her husband, had been visiting western India for a holiday. The 28-year-old was due to fly home on AI171 on Thursday, which crashed shortly after take-off, killing 241 people on board and more on the ground. But after arriving at the airport less than an hour before departure, airline staff turned her away. "We got very angry with our driver and left the airport in frustration," she recalls. "I was very disappointed. "We left the airport and stood at a place to drink tea and after a while, before leaving... we were talking to the travel agent about how to get a refund for the ticket. "There, I got a call that the plane had gone down." Speaking to the BBC's Gujrati service, she adds: "This is totally a miracle for me." Ms Chauhan says she arrived at the airport at 12:20 PM local time, 10 minutes after boarding was due to commence. Her digital boarding pass, seen by BBC News, shows her assigned to economy class seat 36G. But despite having checked in online, she says airline staff would not allow her to complete the process at the airport. She had travelled from Ankleshwar - 201km (125 miles) south of Ahmedabad - before being held up in Ahmedabad's city centre traffic. Ms Chauhan says: "When I missed the flight, I was dejected. Only thing that I had in mind was, 'If I had started a little early, I would have boarded the plane'. "I requested airline staff to allow me inside as I am only 10 minutes [late]. I told them that I am the last passenger and so please allow me to board the plane, but they did not allow me." The Gatwick flight took off as scheduled on Thursday afternoon, but appeared to struggle to gain altitude and crashed about 30 seconds into the flight. The plane hit a residential area, killing 241 passengers and 12 crew members. At least eight people on the ground are so far known to have died. One passenger, British national Vishwashkumar Ramesh, survived the crash and was treated in hospital for injuries. Indian, Portuguese and Canadian nationals were also on board. Live updates: Grieving Air India crash families wait for answers as investigators search wreckage BBC Verify on what could have caused the crash Everything we know so far about flight AI171 As details continue to emerge, who are the victims? Analysis: What does this mean for Boeing? Among the 53 Britons to have been killed were a family who lived in Gloucester, three members of the same family who lived in London, and a married couple who ran a spiritual wellness centre in the capital. Emergency services and officials worked late into Thursday night and into Friday to clear debris and search for answers. Additional reporting by Sajid Patel Air India plane crash claims at least 241 lives as one passenger survives British man is only passenger to survive India plane crash What could have caused Air India plane to crash in 30 seconds?
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
'Traffic saved me': Student missed Air India flight by just 10 minutes
Bhoomi Chauhan remembers being angry and frustrated. Bumper-to-bumper traffic had delayed her car journey to Ahmedabad airport - so much so that she missed her Air India flight to London Gatwick by just 10 minutes. Ms Chauhan, a business administration student who lives in Bristol with her husband, had been visiting western India for a holiday. The 28-year-old was due to fly home on AI171 on Thursday, which crashed shortly after take-off, killing 241 people on board and more on the ground. But after arriving at the airport less than an hour before departure, airline staff turned her away. "We got very angry with our driver and left the airport in frustration," she recalls. "I was very disappointed. "We left the airport and stood at a place to drink tea and after a while, before leaving... we were talking to the travel agent about how to get a refund for the ticket. "There, I got a call that the plane had gone down." Speaking to the BBC's Gujrati service, she adds: "This is totally a miracle for me." Ms Chauhan says she arrived at the airport at 12:20 PM local time, 10 minutes after boarding was due to commence. Her digital boarding pass, seen by BBC News, shows her assigned to economy class seat 36G. But despite having checked in online, she says airline staff would not allow her to complete the process at the airport. She had travelled from Ankleshwar - 201km (125 miles) south of Ahmedabad - before being held up in Ahmedabad's city centre traffic. Ms Chauhan says: "When I missed the flight, I was dejected. Only thing that I had in mind was, 'If I had started a little early, I would have boarded the plane'. "I requested airline staff to allow me inside as I am only 10 minutes [late]. I told them that I am the last passenger and so please allow me to board the plane, but they did not allow me." The Gatwick flight took off as scheduled on Thursday afternoon, but appeared to struggle to gain altitude and crashed about 30 seconds into the flight. The plane hit a residential area, killing 241 passengers and 12 crew members. At least eight people on the ground are so far known to have died. One passenger, British national Vishwashkumar Ramesh, survived the crash and was treated in hospital for injuries. Indian, Portuguese and Canadian nationals were also on board. Live updates: Grieving Air India crash families wait for answers as investigators search wreckage BBC Verify on what could have caused the crash Everything we know so far about flight AI171 As details continue to emerge, who are the victims? Analysis: What does this mean for Boeing? Among the 53 Britons to have been killed were a family who lived in Gloucester, three members of the same family who lived in London, and a married couple who ran a spiritual wellness centre in the capital. Emergency services and officials worked late into Thursday night and into Friday to clear debris and search for answers. Additional reporting by Sajid Patel Air India plane crash claims at least 241 lives as one passenger survives British man is only passenger to survive India plane crash What could have caused Air India plane to crash in 30 seconds?