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Time of India
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
How did a Bengaluru man of Canadian origin lose 18 kg in 40 days? The answer will leave you shocked
Caleb Friesen , a Canadian who previously stirred online debate by criticizing his homeland's immigration framework, is once again making news—this time for candidly sharing why he made India his home. Now settled in Bengaluru for eight years, Caleb recently posted a video on Instagram where he reflected on the life-altering choice he made in his twenties: leaving Canada and embracing a completely different world in India. He also shared how he undertook an extremely challenging weight loss regime in his early 20s, which caused him to lose 18 kilos in 40 days. The Most Frequent Question Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0.00% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. In the video, Caleb responds to a query he says he often receives—why would someone from Canada, a country that many Indians dream of migrating to, choose to relocate to India instead? His response can be summed up in two words: passive growth. He explains that India offered him the kind of personal transformation he wasn't experiencing in his home country—growth that didn't need aggressive action but rather came automatically with being in a new and demanding environment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Air conditioners without external unit. (click to see prices) Air Condition | Search Ads Search Now Undo Life Lessons from an Unfamiliar Land Caleb believes India pushed him out of his comfort zone in ways that Canada never did. He described how this environment naturally fosters resilience, toughness, and self-awareness. Early in his journey, he even tested his mental and physical limits by undergoing a 40-day fast—consuming nothing but water and air. "I completely stopped eating. No food, no juice, no vitamins," he said. Although he lost 18 kilograms, he feels he gained something far more essential: clarity about the self-imposed nature of many of our boundaries. This realization shaped his belief that real growth doesn't always require constant activity—sometimes, commitment and the right surroundings are enough. India: The Unavoidable Growth Zone He says that one of his intentions in life was to become stronger and more self-sufficient. To do that, he needed to place himself where growth would be inevitable. For him, India offered exactly that—a reality where comfort is not guaranteed, systems work differently, and adapting becomes necessary. This daily struggle, he shares, forces development on both the mental and emotional fronts. "Growth was unavoidable in India," he stated. Fatherhood and Transformation Caleb also mentioned that personal growth extended into his family life. With a toddler in his arms and another child on the way, he sees parenting itself as another layer of passive development. It wasn't something he pursued actively, but once in it, the lessons came fast and deep—teaching patience, endurance, and humility. Advice to Seek the Right Space He encourages others, especially young people, to place themselves in environments that demand change. That's the key reason he says he chose India—because he knew simply living here would catalyze his evolution. "Choose a space that changes you without much effort, a space where you grow passively, just by default. And that's why I moved to India. I knew if I moved to India, the growth would accelerate," he advised. Public Reactions and His Broader Message Many online viewers connected deeply with Caleb's thoughts. Some appreciated the refreshing take on personal growth, especially for those navigating their twenties. "I am moving out of my house too. It's inspiring to hear your story. I hope I will also grow as a person," one Instagram user wrote. Another comment read, "Now that's a rare mindset there, and somewhat even if a lot of people can think of it, actually doing it is another level of courage." In a previous video, Caleb also warned against Canada's immigration setup, calling it exploitative and financially draining. According to his Instagram bio, Caleb has a passion for artificial intelligence and startups and regularly shares his thoughts on life in India .
News18
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- News18
After 8 Years In India, Canadian Man Shares Why He Never Went Back
Last Updated: Caleb Friesen shared a video of himself riding a bike and opened up on his reason for moving to India. Caleb Friesen, the Canadian man who once went viral for slamming his own country's immigration system as a 'scam," is making headlines again — this time for opening up about his life in Bengaluru, India. In a new video shared on Instagram, Caleb answered a question he says he's asked often: 'Why would a Canadian choose to live in India when so many Indians want to move abroad?" His answer? 'Passive growth." Caleb, who has now called India home for eight years, said that the personal and professional growth he's experienced here is what keeps him rooted. 'After calling India home for 8 years, many people still can't wrap their heads around why I emigrated from Canada. Hopefully, this video sheds some light on one of the many reasons I chose to live here," he wrote in the caption. In the video, Caleb can be seen riding a bike on the Indian roads and capturing the surroundings as he goes on to explain his perspective on moving to a different country. Mentioning that 'growth is unavoidable" in India, Caleb said, 'It's not the kind of growth that you chase with effort or strategy. I call this passive growth. It's a growth that happens just by changing your environment." Caleb shared that he wanted to become tougher, more capable, and more resilient in his early 20s and wanted to be in a place where growth would be unavoidable. 'So for me, that place was India," he continued. Further in the video, Caleb spoke about the meaning of passive growth for him, meaning not to stay dependent or to have everything taken care of. He also revealed how becoming a parent came as a passive growth for him with a 19-month-old son and another on the way. 'Find yourself an environment that can shape you and help in your growing journey. And that's why I moved to India. I knew if I moved to India, the growth would accelerate," he concluded. Many internet users resonated with Caleb's views, with praises dropping in his comment section. One wrote, 'That's a new dimension to define passive growth," while another added, 'This is a beautiful insight for early 20-somethings across the globe." 'Now that's a rare mindset there, and somewhat even if a lot of people can think of it, actually doing it is another level of courage," another comment read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caleb Friesen (@caleb_friesen) Earlier in May, Caleb Friesen shared another video to slam Canada's immigration system, urging Indians to stop moving to the country. What he believes is an exploitative immigration system, Caleb said that life in Canada will drain one's life savings and offer very little in return. About the Author Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : canada viral viral news Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: June 17, 2025, 18:20 IST
Mint
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Mint
'Passive growth': Canadian man shares why he moved to India 8 years ago in viral video
At a time when many Indians are moving abroad in search of opportunity and comfort, a Canadian man has chosen a very different path— by calling Bengaluru home for the last eight years. In a now-viral Instagram video, Caleb Friesen, a Canadian content creator and father, explains why he moved from Canada to India in his early twenties. His motivation, he says, wasn't career-driven or strategic. It was deeply personal — and rooted in what he calls 'passive growth'. 'It's the kind of growth that doesn't require a plan. It just happens when you change your environment,' Friesen says in the clip. Friesen says he wanted to become more resilient, mentally and emotionally. 'I wanted to be in a place where growth was unavoidable,' he says. That place, for him, was India. The discomfort of adjusting to a new culture, climate, and way of life pushed him to evolve — not by design, but by default. The video opens with a question Friesen is often asked: Why would someone from Canada move to India when so many Indians are trying to leave? His answer lies in his pursuit of becoming 'tougher', not just through external challenges, but through internal transformation. He recalls a turning point in his youth — a 40-day fast, where he consumed nothing but water and air. He lost 18 kilogrammes but gained what he calls a life-altering realisation: 'When you commit, growth can happen — even without action.' This idea of growth through endurance, or what he frames as passive growth, echoes through his life decisions — from relocating to India, to becoming a parent. Fatherhood, he says, is another form of growth that doesn't rely on conscious effort. 'My son continues to exist, and so does my growth,' he reflects. The viral video amassed over 22,000 views on Instagram with an array of comments. A user wrote, 'That's a totally new dimension to define passive growth.' "I am moving out of my house too it's inspiring to hear your story I hope I will also grow as a person," another user wrote on Instagram. "Thanks for this, it really inspired me," the third user commented.
India Today
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- India Today
Canadian man cites 'passive growth' as reason for moving to Bengaluru. Watch video
A Canadian man living in Bengaluru has left the internet intrigued after he explained why he left his comfortable life back home to settle in a video on Instagram, Caleb Friesen, who has lived in India for eight years, addressed a question he often gets asked: 'Why would a Canadian choose to live here when so many Indians want to move there?' His answer is anything but conventional; he calls it 'passive growth.'advertisementFriesen, now a father, shared that his decision wasn't rooted in job prospects or wanderlust, but in a desire to become more resilient. He explained that 'passive growth' is the kind of transformation that happens without chasing it. 'It's growth that happens just by changing your environment,' he said. And for him, that place of uncomfortable yet necessary growth was went on to say that in his early 20s, he consciously sought out challenges that would toughen him up. One of his most extreme choices? A complete 40-day fast where he consumed only water and air. He lost 18 kilos but says what he gained was far more valuable, proof that most limits are self-imposed. That experience shaped his philosophy: you don't always need action to grow; sometimes you just need to compared his growth in India to other life-altering changes, like leaving your parents' home or becoming a parent. 'When you step away from comfort and are forced to become self-reliant, you learn what life really costs,' he said. Fatherhood, according to him, is another version of passive growth. 'My son continues to exist, and my growth continues to happen as a result.'Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caleb Friesen (@caleb_friesen)Friesen's unusual perspective struck a chord online. A section of the internet praised him for giving growth a whole new dimension, one not measured by titles or salaries but by grit and Watch
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Canadian man explains why he chose to move to Bengaluru: 'I wanted to become tougher'
A Canadian man living in Bengaluru has captured online attention after sharing a compelling video on Instagram explaining why he left his home country to settle in India. Caleb Friesen, who has now lived in India for eight years, shared his journey of 'passive growth' — a concept that, according to him, reshaped his life simply through a change in environment. (Also read: Proud dad Nithin Kamath watches son play mrudanga at Bengaluru temple with grandmother) In the video, Friesen begins by posing a question often directed at him: 'Why would a Canadian person choose to live here when so many Indian people are trying to leave and go there?' His answer? 'Growth. Not the kind you chase with effort and strategy. I call this passive growth. It's growth that happens just by changing your environment.' Friesen elaborates further on this idea, saying, 'It's not the kind of growth, though, that you chase with effort and strategy. I call this passive growth. It's growth that happens just by changing your environment. And when I was in my early 20s, I wanted to become tougher. I wanted to become a more capable version of myself. I wanted to become more resilient, right? And I knew that I needed to be in a place where growth was just unavoidable. And so for me, that place was India.' Now a father, he explains that his desire to toughen up in his early 20s led him to seek discomfort — and ultimately, India. 'I wanted to become more resilient… and I knew I needed to be in a place where growth was just unavoidable.' He recalls a particularly radical decision in his youth when, at the age of 20 or 21, he fasted completely for 40 days — consuming only water and air. He lost 18 kilos during the ordeal. 'But what I gained was proof that I could do something most people consider to be impossible,' he said. The experience taught him that commitment alone can yield remarkable growth, even without conventional action — the essence of what he calls 'passive growth.' Friesen draws parallels between his experience and other transformative life events — such as moving out of one's parental home or becoming a parent. 'When you step away from comfort and are forced to become self-reliant, you learn what life really costs,' he said. He reflected on fatherhood as another form of passive growth: 'My son continues to exist, and my growth continues to happen as a result.' Watch the clip here: A post shared by Caleb Friesen (@caleb_friesen) The video, shared with the caption 'After calling India home for 8 years… hopefully this video sheds some light on why I chose to live here,' has garnered over 13,000 views. (Also read: Delhi man asks Bengaluru stranger to host him for breakfast: 'Divided by languages, united by food') One user wrote, 'Thanks for this, it really inspired me.' Another added, 'That's a totally new dimension to define passive growth.' One comment read, 'I'm moving out of my house too. It's inspiring to hear your story — I hope I will also grow as a person.' Another user reflected, 'That's spiritual growth, if you may consider that.' One particularly thoughtful remark said, 'Now that's a rare mindset there. Even if a lot of people think of it, actually doing it takes another level of courage.'
