Barclays techie treats parents and sister to first flight, five-star stay: ‘Last in race of success, yet I won’
A Barclays techie shared how she made her parents and sister take their first flight with a luxury stay.
An India-based Barclays techie has captured hearts online sharing an emotional account of how her company sponsored her parents’ and younger sister’s first flight journey along with a five-star stay.

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Taking to X, Akanksha Rani wrote,“Today is the most special day for me. I made my mom, dad, little sis have their first flight and five-star stay, sponsored by my company. I could see that proud feeling and confidence in their eyes and trust me, no matter I am last at this race of success, but I won.”
Alongside her words, she posted a photograph holding Air India flight tickets inside the plane.
Check out the post here:
Internet reacts with love
The post has already attracted more than 40,000 views, with many moved by her touching gesture.
One user commented, “Proud moment indeed, Akanksha. This is truly priceless and such a beautiful achievement. Huge congrats. Moments like these, seeing the pride in your parents’ eyes, are far more valuable than any paycheck.”
Another wrote, “Congratulations. Such a proud moment. Happy for you.” Someone else remarked, “This is the best feeling, Akanksha. Congrats and wishing you more success.”
Messages of admiration continued, with one user noting, “Congratulations, such a proud moment for them.” Another said, “That’s fantastic. Best wishes. Everyone should fly.”
One particularly emotional response read, “Enjoy with family, Akanksha, and be happy always.” Another user echoed her own words, writing, “Last line is just priceless. I hope I would be able to write this in my life too – no matter I’m last at this race of success, but I won.”
Others kept it simple yet heartfelt: “That’s the best feeling for real,” while another said, “Congrats. Wishing you all the happiness.”
ABOUT THE AUTHORMahipal Singh ChouhanMahipal Singh Chouhan is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, with nearly five years of experience in digital journalism and content production. His work primarily focuses on offbeat and trending stories that reflect everyday experiences and evolving conversations on the internet. He has consistently worked on transforming viral content and human interest stories into structured news pieces that engage readers while maintaining editorial clarity. At Hindustan Times, Mahipal contributes to identifying and developing stories emerging from social media trends, online communities, and real-world incidents that capture public attention. His approach involves adding context and journalistic perspective to fast-moving digital narratives, helping present viral moments in a clear and reader-friendly format suited for digital audiences. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, he was associated with DNA India, where he gained experience in newsroom workflows and digital storytelling practices. Mahipal holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi. He is particularly interested in tracking emerging trends and understanding how online conversations evolve into broader public discussions. His work reflects a focus on accuracy, readability, and relevance in the rapidly changing digital news environment. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mahipal takes an interest in history and sports and regularly works on improving his general knowledge, which complements his curiosity as a media professional.Read More

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