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Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Russian woman with expired business-visa found living in Gokarna cave with kids, rescued
A 40-year-old Russian woman, identified as Nina Kutina alias Mohi, and her two young children were rescued from a remote cave in the Ramatirtha hills of Kumta taluk, Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, after living in near-complete isolation for nearly two weeks. The rescue was carried out by local police during a routine patrol on Friday, officials confirmed on Saturday. A Russian woman was found living with her two kids in an isolated cave in Karnataka's Gokarna. Also Read - 'What could go wrong?': 'The Skin Doctor' flags BBMP's chicken-rice for Bengaluru stray dogs plan Mohi, who had come to India on a business visa several years ago, had made her way from Goa to the spiritual coastal town of Gokarna, known for its deep religious and meditative roots. Drawn to Hinduism and Indian spiritual traditions, she chose to retreat into the forested hills of Gokarna with her two children, Preya (6) and Ama (4). The family had been residing inside a natural cave, surrounded by dense forest and steep terrain. Mohi had turned the cave into a spiritual haven, installing a Rudra idol and spending her days performing puja and meditation. She reportedly lived off the land, though police are still investigating how she and her children managed food and water during their time in the wilderness. It was during a post-landslide patrol that Circle Inspector Sridhar and his team noticed sarees and clothes hanging outside the cave. Intrigued and cautious, they made their way through the thick underbrush and discovered the woman and her children living in isolation. Also Read - War of words erupts on X between Surjewala and Amit Malviya over Karnataka CM post: 'Perversity knows no extremes' Speaking to PTI, Uttara Kannada Superintendent of Police M Narayana said, 'It was surprising to find a woman with two small children living in such seclusion. Luckily, they were unharmed and in reasonably good health.' Authorities later discovered that Mohi's visa had expired back in 2017, and the exact duration of her stay in India remains uncertain. Police suspect she may have entered Karnataka from Goa before settling in Gokarna's forested region. After the rescue, police arranged temporary accommodation for Mohi and her children at an ashram run by a Sadhvi in Gokarna. With the assistance of a local NGO, the Russian Embassy has been contacted and official deportation procedures have been initiated. The family is expected to be moved to Bengaluru as part of the legal process. (With PTI inputs)
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor: Amid boycott Turkey, Azerbaijan calls, Greek influencer invites Indian tourists to Greece, shares must-have delicacies
India's powerful military response to the tragic Pahalgam attack — which left 26 innocent civilians dead — has ignited a geopolitical firestorm. The operation, code-named Operation Sindoor , marked a bold and resolute retaliation aimed at terrorist infrastructure operating within Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Indian forces successfully neutralized nine key terror bases, a move that significantly escalated tensions not only between India and Pakistan but also between their respective allies on the international stage. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Pak moving troops to border areas? All that's happening Why India chose to abstain instead of 'No Vote' against IMF billion-dollar funding to Pakistan How Pak's jihadi general Munir became trapped in his own vice In a development that deepened diplomatic rifts, Turkey and Azerbaijan swiftly issued statements condemning India's action. Their stance sparked outrage across India. 'We condemn military attacks against the Islamic Republic of Pakistan that killed and injured several civilians,' read a statement from Ankara. 'Standing in solidarity with the people of Pakistan, we extend our condolences to the families of the innocent victims and wish speedy recovery to those injured.' — oulosP (@oulosP) The reactions from Turkey and Azerbaijan — both strong allies of Pakistan — did not sit well with many Indians. The condemnation triggered a wave of anger on social media platforms, with Indian citizens urging a boycott of these countries, particularly Azerbaijan, which had recently seen a boom in tourism from India. 'Azerbaijan (BAKU) and Turkey should now see the strength of Indian sentiment. We should completely remove these destinations from our holiday plans,' wrote X user Anant Ladha. His sentiments were echoed by hundreds of others who took to the platform to vent their frustration. Alok Jain, another user, pointed out, 'No more Baku visits please. In 2024, Azerbaijan witnessed a massive rise in Indian tourists... Let's show them the power of Indian tourists now!' A prominent account known as The Skin Doctor suggested Indians should redirect their tourism dollars toward rivals of Turkey and Azerbaijan. 'I see no reason why any patriotic Indian should spend their money there. Consider visiting Armenia and Greece instead,' the user advised. The online backlash soon extended to Indian businesses as well. Goa Villas, a villa rental service in India, announced it would suspend accommodations for Turkish nationals, aligning itself with the growing nationalist sentiment. Operation Sindoor has not only become a pivotal moment in India's fight against cross-border terrorism , but it has also reshaped public opinion and consumer behavior in unexpected ways. With diplomatic lines hardening and public sentiment flaring, the fallout from the operation is quickly transcending borders — drawing a sharp line between friendship and allegiance in a complex geopolitical landscape. Amid calls for a boycott of Turkey, Paul Antonopoulos, a Greek journalist and influencer, invited his Indian followers to visit his country. Takingto X on Friday, Antonopulous highlighted the rich vegetarian culinary heritage of Greece. He suggested Indian tourists to try four vegan delicacies : Kolokithokeftedes, Gigantes, Gemista, and Fava. 'Traditional Greek cuisine is VERY vegetarian/vegan friendly. It is also a reflection of Christian Orthodox fasting, where 180-200 days a year people are supposed to fast, which in the Orthodox tradition means consuming no products that come from an animal with blood…' he wrote. Dropping several pictures of finger-licking vegan food, he wrote bruefly about the dishes. '#1. Kolokithokeftedes - zucchini fritters. #2. Gigantes plaki - Large white beans baked in a tomato sauce. #3. Gemista - Vegetables stuffed with rice and herbs. #4. Fava - Yellow split pea dip with capers and onions…' Netizens React Antonopoulos's post went viral on X, gaining more than 10K likes. Reacting to the post, one user wrote, 'To all those Indian tourists who were planning for Turkey, it would be even better if we all explored Greece instead. They have shared history and Greek culture has historical overlaps with Indian culture through trade and people-to-people exchange for centuries.' Another commented, 'Oh, I've been to Greece, and it was one of my favorite tours in Europe. So much so that I visited it again after some months. The Mediterranean food in Greece is just..'.
