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India Today
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Russian woman dances as Rajasthani folk singers dedicate song to her. Video goes viral
A video of a Russian woman dancing while Rajasthani folk artists sing for her has left social media users Agrawal, a Russian national married to an Indian man, found herself in the spotlight after she shared the video from a local market in Rajasthan in a post on clip showed her warmly interacting with a group of traditional folk singers, who not only welcomed her but also sang a song for her, calling her 'Polina Baisa'.advertisement The term Baisa is a respectful address used for women in the video, Polina is seen greeting the musicians before sitting beside them. They ask her name and begin singing these lines: 'Bole to meetho laage, Hasey to pyaaro laage, Bethodo sove mhaare aanganey, Saanwri surat jero jaanida mhaaro, Bethodo sove mhaara aanganey.' It roughly translates to: 'Her voice is sweet, her smile is lovely, she lights up our courtyard with her presence.'Dressed casually, Polina doesn't hold back as she begins to dance to the tune written just for her, all while the singers keep the tempo lively.'Just a Russian girl in Rajasthani market,' reads the caption in the video, which has already crossed four million views on the viral video here: advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Polina Agrawal (@ media users praised both the performance and the gesture. 'They picked the perfect song for you. Loved the lyrics and your dance, Polina Baisa,' said a user, while another added, 'Padharo Mhare Desh,' a traditional Rajasthani greeting which means 'Welcome to my land.'In a follow-up post, Polina shared another video from her outing, this time exploring the market alongside her part two of her post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Polina Agrawal (@ this isn't the first time Polina has made headlines. Earlier, she had shared a heartfelt post thanking the Indian Army during rising tensions with Pakistan.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian defence personnel to get lifetime free visa booking on Atlys
Serving personnel of the Indian Army , Navy, Air Force , Coast Guard , and paramilitary forces will no longer have to pay visa booking service charges on the Atlys visa processing platform. Starting May 14, Atlys has introduced a lifetime waiver of its visa processing fee for all active defence personnel. Mohak Nahta, CEO of Atlys, announced the initiative in a LinkedIn post, stating, 'A small gesture, for a service we can never repay. For every soldier who's stood post at 2AM, missed festivals or skipped goodbyes – it's the least we could do.' The platform confirmed that the waiver applies to all visa categories available on Atlys. However, this offer is only available to the personnel themselves and does not cover family members such as spouses, children, or parents. To avail the benefit, eligible users must: (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Upload a valid official defence ID Submit their passport number Provide contact details Atlys will verify the details within 24 to 48 hours. Once confirmed, the individual's email ID is tagged in the system, enabling them to make visa bookings at zero service cost through the platform. Live Events RECOMMENDED STORIES FOR YOU 'I can sleep peacefully': Video of Gurgaon-based Russian woman, Polina Agrawal, praising Indian Army goes viral US student visa delays leave Indian applicants in worry Indian defence personnel also receive a range of travel-related benefits, including discounts on rail, air, and road transport services. Some of these concessions are extended to immediate family members, though the Atlys waiver is currently limited to serving members only.
India Today
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Russian woman calls India her 'peaceful home', applauds Indian Army in video message
A Russian national residing in Gurugram shared a video on Instagram in which she expressed her deep gratitude towards the Indian Army amid heightened tensions between India and only did Polina Agrawal call India her "peaceful home", but she also applauded the dedication of its soldiers who have been relentlessly safeguarding the nation, especially since Operation Sindoor, under which India carried out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7. The military action came in response to the killing of 26 civilians by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April in a yellow saree, Polina shared the video message after receiving a call from her grandmother in Russia, who urged her to return home following recent news reports. Polina's response, however, was resolute: "What home? I am home right now, here in Gurugram." Praising India's defence capabilities, Polina also said, 'The Indian military has got such advanced weapons and air defence systems which Russia itself has provided. It stays so strong against all the drones or jets or planes or anything that tries to fly in.''Indian soldiers have such immense dedication and such big hearts so we can sleep peacefully at night. They risk their lives so we live whatever lives we were living before. And we do not even notice there is anything going on. I am so deeply grateful to them for their dedication and I can call India my peaceful home,' she the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Polina Agrawal (@ the comments section of her post, several users reiterated Polina's message.'Beautifully said! Truly grateful for the dedication and bravery of our soldiers who protect us every day,' a user user added, 'Russia has always been a great friend to us. Thank you for the military aid - rest assured, as a Russian, you have saved many lives.'The Russian-made S-400 air defence missile system, already operational with the Indian military, played a critical role in intercepting and neutralising missiles and drones launched by Pakistan last systems, according to officials familiar with the operation, demonstrated high accuracy and effectiveness in countering aerial threats from across the western InMust Watch
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'I can sleep peacefully': Video of Gurgaon-based Russian woman, Polina Agrawal, praising Indian Army goes viral
Viral Video: Amidst India-Pakistan tensions, Polina Agrawal, a Russian woman residing in Gurugram, expressed her gratitude to the Indian Army in a viral video. She acknowledged India as her home and praised the soldiers' dedication, which allows citizens to live peacefully. Polina also highlighted the strength of India's defense systems, including those provided by Russia, emphasizing the sacrifices made by the military. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 'I am home right now here in Gurgaon' Praise for Indian defence systems Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 'India is my peaceful home' Thousands react online A video of a Russian woman living in Gourgaon thanking the Indian Army , India's defence systems has gone viral on social media amid the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions . The woman, Polina Agrawal, who lives in Gurugram , shared the video on Instagram, expressing gratitude to Indian soldiers and calling India her home. Her message has received widespread appreciation Agrawal, known on social media as 'Russian Bania', posted a video on Instagram in which she spoke about her experience living in India. She said her grandmother in Russia, concerned about the news of conflict, asked her to return. In response, Polina said, 'I answered, what home? I am home right now here in Gurgaon, India.'In her post, Polina praised the Indian Army for their dedication. 'Really grateful to all Indian soldiers who protect us and help us sleep peacefully at night!' she wrote in the the video, Polina appreciated the strength of India's military and the support it receives. 'The Indian military has got such advanced weapons and air defence systems - which Russia itself has provided. It stays so strong against all the drones or jets or planes or anything that tries to fly in,' she went on to highlight the sacrifice and commitment of Indian soldiers. 'Indian soldiers have such immense dedication and such big hearts so we can sleep peacefully at night,' she said. 'They risk their lives so we live whatever lives we were living before. And we do not even notice there is anything going on.'Polina concluded the video by thanking the Indian Army and reaffirming her connection to the country. 'I am so deeply grateful to them. I am so deeply grateful to them for their dedication. And, I am so deeply grateful to them that I can call India my peaceful home,' she video has received over 149,000 views and more than 15,000 likes on Instagram. Users in the comments praised her message. One wrote, 'Beautifully said! Truly grateful for the dedication and bravery of our soldiers who protect us every day. Their sacrifice, along with the strength of our defence systems like the S-400 and Akash, deserves our utmost respect - salute to our brave soldiers.'Another user said, 'What a beautiful and powerful message. Salute to our soldiers, and thank you, Polina, for recognising the strength and sacrifice that safeguard our peace.'A third user added, 'Russia has always been a great friend to us. Thank you for the military aid - rest assured, as a Russian, you have saved many lives.'Others described her message as 'heartwarming' and thanked her for her respect towards the Indian armed forces.
NDTV
14-05-2025
- General
- NDTV
"I Can Call India My Peaceful Home": Russian Woman's Heartfelt Praise For Indian Army Goes Viral
Amid India-Pakistan tensions, a wholesome video of a Russian woman praising the Indian Army and calling India her home is winning hearts on social media. Taking to Instagram, Polina Agrawal, a Russian national living in Gurugram, shared a heartfelt message thanking the Indian Army for keeping the country safe. She praised the Indian soldiers for their bravery and unwavering dedication to protecting the nation. "Really grateful to all Indian soldiers who protect us and help us sleep peacefully at night!" she wrote in the caption of the post. In the video, Polina, who calls herself "Russian Bania", recalled that her grandmother in Russia saw the conflict news and told her to return home. "I answered, what home? I am home right now here in Gurgaon, India," she said. She then went on to laud the Indian military and their strong defence systems, even those provided by Russia. "The Indian military has got such advanced weapons and air defence systems - which Russia itself has provided. It stays so strong against all the drones or jets or planes or anything that tries to fly in," Polina said. Watch the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Polina Agrawal (@ The Russian woman further praised the selfless spirit of the soldiers. "Indian soldiers have such immense dedication and such big hearts so we can sleep peacefully at night," she said, adding, "They risk their lives so we live whatever lives we were living before. And we do not even notice there is anything going on." "I am so deeply grateful to them. I am so deeply grateful to them for their dedication. And, I am so deeply grateful to them that I can call India my peaceful home," she concluded. Since being shared, the video has accumulated more than 15,000 likes and over 149,000 views. Reacting to the clip, one user wrote, "Beautifully said! Truly grateful for the dedication and bravery of our soldiers who protect us every day. Their sacrifice, along with the strength of our defence systems like the S-400 and Akash, deserves our utmost respect - salute to our brave soldiers." "What a beautiful and powerful message. Salute to our soldiers, and thank you, Polina, for recognising the strength and sacrifice that safeguard our peace," commented another. "Russia has always been a great friend to us. Thank you for the military aid - rest assured, as a Russian, you have saved many lives," said a third user. "So heartwarming to see someone from another country express such love and respect for our armed forces," one user wrote.
