From truck driver to YouTube sensation: The journey of Rajesh Rawani
New Delhi: Rajesh Rawani, a seasoned truck driver from Jamtara, Jharkhand, has recently risen to fame as a YouTube sensation, amassing over 1.86 million subscribers. With 25 years of experience navigating India’s highways, Rawani’s unique content, blending his trucking expertise with a passion for cooking, has captivated a large online audience.
Rawani’s newfound success on YouTube has not only earned him popularity but also significantly boosted his income. In a conversation with podcast host Siddharth Kannan, he revealed that his YouTube earnings range between Rs 4 lakh and Rs 5 lakh per month, with peak months reaching up to Rs 10 lakh. This is a substantial increase compared to his truck driving income of Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 per month. His success has also allowed him to construct a new home, a significant milestone in his life.
Despite facing challenges, including a severe accident that left him with a hand injury, Rawani continued working to provide for his family and complete his house. He credits his family, particularly his children, for managing the YouTube channel alongside their trucking business. His viral success began with a video featuring a voiceover, which led to viewer requests for a face reveal. A video showing Rawani’s face quickly garnered 4.5 lakh views in a single day.
Born and raised in a modest environment in Jharkhand, where his father was also a driver, Rawani’s journey from financial struggles to YouTube stardom is a testament to his determination and resilience.
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Heavy rain, hailstorms likely to lash Uttarakhand on Tuesday; IMD issues warning
Dehradun/Pithoragarh (PTI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rain and hailstorms across several districts of Uttarakhand on Tuesday, as temperatures remained markedly below normal in the region.
Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar districts. Most places across all districts are expected to receive light to moderate rain or thunderstorms, while higher reaches are likely to witness snowfall, officials said on Monday.
The weather department warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail and intense spells of rain in six districts, including Dehradun and Nainital. Gusty winds with speeds reaching 40-50 kmph are also expected at isolated locations in these areas and other hilly districts.
In the state capital, Dehradun, the sky is forecast to remain partly cloudy with light rain and thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds of 30-40 kmph.
The maximum and minimum temperatures in the city are expected to hover around 31 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Maximum temperatures during the past 24 hours remained markedly below normal in the hills and appreciably below normal in the plains. While no significant change in temperature is expected over the next 2-3 days, the IMD predicts a rise of 3-5 degrees Celsius during the subsequent 3-4 days.
Rainfall was recorded in several areas after 8.30 am today, with Ramnagar receiving 31.5 mm and Nainital recording 26.5 mm. Other areas, including Pithoragarh, Khatima and Champawat, also reported moderate precipitation.
Authorities have stopped a batch of 36 Adi Kailash pilgrims at the Dharchula base camp and placed the high-altitude yatra route on high alert following heavy rains and hailstorms in the district on Monday.
Dharchula SDM Ashish Joshi said the pilgrimage was halted due to adverse weather conditions. The issuance of new inner-line passes has been suspended until the weather normalises.
With 1,700 passes issued so far, pilgrims already at higher camps are being monitored for safety, the official added.
