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Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
IndyCar Series 2025 drivers championship, Rookie of the Year, Leaders Circle standings after Toronto
The 2025 IndyCar Series season is busy and Alex Palou has won seven races, most notably the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kyle Kirkwood has won three, Pato O'Ward two and Scott Dixon one. Here's where the drivers and teams stand in the season-long points, Rookie of the Year and Leaders Circle races. Report from Toronto: IndyCar Ontario Honda Dealers Indy complete results (Through 13 of 17 races) With four races to go, Prema Racing's Robert Shwartzman erased a five-point deficit to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's Louis Foster on Sunday by virtue of his 16th-place finish, tied for the Prema driver's third-best finish of his young IndyCar career. Foster finished 21st, 23 laps down after a lengthy stop for repairs. Dale Coyne Racing's Jacob Abel finished 23rd after sliding into the outside wall on Turn 1 exit and sparking a multi-car crash. IndyCar's Leaders Circle program pays eligible teams just over $1 million the following season in guarantees. To qualify for one of the 22 spots, the entry must be associated with one of IndyCar's 25 charters — teams are allowed to have a maximum of three. Only Prema Racing's two cars remain unchartered. The 25 chartered cars are then ranked by entrant points and, at the end of this season, the top 22 eligible entries will be paid $1.2 million or more by Penske Entertainment throughout the 2026 season. Here are the cars around the bubble after IndyCar's Toronto race: 21. Arrow McLaren No. 6, 168 points points 22. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing No. 45, 159 points ------------------------------------------------------------- 23. Juncos Hollinger Racing No. 77, 133 points 24. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing No. 30, 123 points
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Throwback: When Jr NTR was romantically linked with Sameera Reddy during 'Ashok' shoot
Picture Credit: X Jr NTR is one of India's most celebrated actors today with a career spanning decades and impactful performances. However, back in 2006, during the filming of his movie 'Ashok', the 'RRR' star found himself at the center of widespread media speculation regarding an alleged relationship with his then-co-star, Sameera Reddy . This throwback takes us back to the time when rumors about a link-up between these two prominent figures dominated headlines, capturing the imagination of fans and the media alike. Sameera breaks silence on rumours Fast forward to 2020, Sameera Reddy decided during an interview with Prema The Journalist shared that her friendship with Jr NTR was "blown out of proportion." She described herself as a "very friendly and straightforward girl," and revealed that her relationship with Jr NTR was purely a close friendship. "He is a wonderful co-star who taught me a lot," Sameera said, noting that Jr NTR was initially perceived as an aloof and quiet person, but they got along well on set. How the rumours affected her personal life However, the actress shared how the excessive attention on their supposed relationship diverted focus from her work. "People were only talking about us. They were not talking about my movies, or what I am capable of. The focus went from Sameera Reddy to Sameera NTR,' she lamented. The rumors became so overwhelming that her family, especially her father, who is an Andhra Reddy man, faced uncomfortable questions from their community. This pressure heavily influenced Sameera's decision to distance herself from Telugu cinema. Moving away from Telugu cinema "I just distanced myself and stopped talking to him after 'Ashok'," she explained. Sameera decided to shift her career focus towards Tamil cinema and Bollywood to escape the persistent rumors. Despite the difficulties, she expressed gratitude towards Jr NTR for being a supportive co-star throughout. On the work front, Sameera Reddy was last seen in the Kannada film 'Varadhanayaka.' Jr NTR, meanwhile, will next appear in 'War 2' alongside Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani. The movie will be released on August 14.
The Sun
13-07-2025
- The Sun
Mum with daughters aged 6 & 4, found in remote cave where they lived for 7 YEARS after travelling to India to ‘meditate'
A SPIRITUAL mum and her two young children, aged six and four, were found in a remote cave in India - where they had been living for seven years. Russian national Nina Kutina, 40, and her two tots had been in total isolation for nearly two weeks - before police made the bizarre discovery while patrolling a forest. 7 7 7 Kutina, who is also nicknamed Mohi, is understood to have come to India on a business visa which expired in 2017, and then re-entered the country in 2018. The woman claimed she had subsequently travelled from Goa to Gokarna to seek spiritual solitude. Authorities made the shocking discovery while patrolling Ramatirtha Hill in the beachside town of Gokarna, Karnataka, on July 9. Officers were combing through thick forest in a landslide-prone area when they spotted movement near a rocky cave. To their disbelief, they found Kutina living there with her daughters Prema, six, and Ama, four. They were staying together in a rough shelter built inside the cave. Locals said the family had been spotted in the area before but no one knew they were living in the wild. Inspector Sridhar SR and his team from Gokarna Police Station were carrying out safety checks for tourists when they stumbled across the makeshift home at around 5pm. A police spokesperson said: "Our patrolling team spotted saree and other clothes being hung for drying outside the cave in Ramatirtha Hill. "When they went there, they spotted Mohi along with her children." Kutina explained to cops she had been practising meditation and 'Hindu rituals' inside the cave. Police added: "It was quite surprising how she and her children survived in the woods and what they ate. "Thankfully, nothing untoward happened to her or the children during their time in the forest." After spotting the homeless family on Ramatirtha Hill, officers warned Kutina of the serious risks of staying in the area. She was eventually persuaded to leave and was safely escorted down the hill along with her children shortly afterwards. The trio were relocated to an ashram run by an 80-year-old female monk, Swami Yogaratna Saraswati, in the village of Bankikodla in Kumta taluk, at the mum's request. The cave the family were found in was nestled inside dense forests and rugged terrain - making their lifestyle all the more shocking. Kutina is understood to have decorated the cave's interior, setting up a Rudra idol and transforming the space into a spiritual sanctuary. 7 7 The Russian national also reportedly dedicated her days to performing puja and meditation. The trio survived using plastic sheets to sleep and ate instant noodles frequently, cops said. The mum first told police she had lost her passport and visa documents, but they later found them near the cave. Although her intentions were "spiritual", authorities were left deeply concerned about the safety of her two daughters. Ramatirtha Hill, where the cave is located, previously experienced a major landslide in July 2024. It is also home to dangerous wildlife, including venomous snakes - making it a treacherous environment. The spiritual coastal town of Gokarna is known for its deep religious and meditative roots. After examining Kutina's passport and visa documents, it was revealed that she had originally entered India on a business visa valid until April 17, 2017. She was issued an exit permit on April 19, 2018, and records showed she had subsequently exited to Nepal. But the woman re-entered India on September 8, 2018, overstaying her permitted duration, and stayed there since. Officials are now looking into how exactly the family came to be living in the wild in the first place. 7 7
India Today
12-07-2025
- General
- India Today
Russian woman, daughters found living in Karnataka cave, rescued by cops
A Russian woman and her two daughters were found and rescued from a secluded cave in Karnataka's rugged Ramatirtha Hills. The rescue operation was carried out on Wednesday by the Gokarna police during a routine patrol focused on tourist safety in the Kutina, 40, and her daughters Prema, 6, and Ama, 4, were discovered living in a cave in a remote and landslide-prone area of the forest by Circle Inspector Sridhar SR and his team. The police escorted all the three down the hill and relocated them to an ashram in Bankikodla village, under the care of 80-year-old spiritual leader Swami Yogaratna woman, deeply drawn to Indian spiritual traditions, had arrived in India on a business visa and made her way from Goa to the sacred coastal town of Gokarna, reportedly inspired by Hindu philosophy and a quest for spiritual awakening. She had been living in complete isolation inside a natural cave for nearly two weeks, accompanied only by her daughters. The family had set up a modest living space within the cave, surrounded by dense forest and steep slopes. Inside, the woman had installed a Rudra idol and spent her days in worship and monitoring the area following a recent landslide, the police noticed clothes hanging out to dry near the cave and decided to investigate further. Navigating through the thick underbrush, they discovered the woman and her children living quietly Kannada Superintendent of Police M Narayana said, 'Our patrolling team noticed sarees and other clothes drying outside a cave in the Ramatirtha Hills. When they reached the spot, they found Kutina and her two daughters residing there.''It was surprising how the family managed to survive in the wilderness. Fortunately, they were unharmed during their stay,' he who claimed to have come to India on a business visa, initially failed to produce valid travel documentation. She said her passport and visa may have been lost in the forest. A subsequent search by the Gokarna Police and the Forest Department led to the recovery of the revealed that Kutina had entered India on a business visa on October 18, 2016, which expired on April 17, 2017. An exit permit was issued by the FRRO Panaji on April 19, 2018, after which she reportedly travelled to Nepal and re-entered India on September 8, to safety concerns, the woman and her daughters were transferred to the Government Women's Shelter in Karwar, under the Department of Women and Child Welfare, the police said in a press Superintendent of Police, Uttara Kannada, has initiated proceedings with the Foreigners' Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Bengaluru, regarding the visa violations. With assistance from a local NGO, the Russian Embassy has been contacted, and repatriation formalities are underway to ensure the safe return of her and her children.- Ends
News18
12-07-2025
- News18
Russian Woman With Expired Business Visa Found Living In Karnataka's Cave With 2 Daughters
Last Updated: A 40-year-old Russian woman and her two daughters were rescued from a dangerous cave in Karnataka. They had been living in isolation for two weeks seeking spiritual solitude. A 40-year-old Russian woman and her two daughters were resucued from a remote and dangerous cave atop the Ramatirtha Hill in Karnataka's Gokarna. The local police found the three living in an makeshift dwelling in the forest. As per the reports, they have been living in isolation for about two weeks. The police, during routine patrol, found them and rescued them at around 5 pm on July 9. The Russian woman, identified as Nina Kutina, was in the cave that is located in a landslide prone zone with her 6-years-old daughter Prema and 4-year-old Ama. As per a report by NDTV, Kutina came Gokarna from Goa to seek spiritual solitude. She told the police that she chose to live in forest as she wanted to engage in meditation and prayer. Further she also added that she was seeking some pause from the urban chaos. Meanwhile, the police expressed concern over the unsafe location. Notably, Ramatirtha Hill, where the cave is located, experienced a major landslide in July 2024 and is home to dangerous wildlife, including venomous snakes, making it a hazardous area. After counseling the woman and informing her of the risks, the police successfully rescued the family and escorted them down the hill. At her request, the woman was relocated to an ashram in Bankikodla village of Kumta taluk, run by 80-year-old female monk Swami Yogaratna Saraswati. A joint search operation conducted by the Gokarna Police and Forest Department officials led to the recovery of her passport and visa. Upon examination, it was found that Nina had originally entered India on a Business Visa valid until April 17, 2017. An Exit Permit had been issued by the FRRO in Panaji, Goa, on April 19, 2018. Records showed that she had subsequently traveled to Nepal and re-entered India on September 8, 2018, thereby overstaying her permitted duration. view comments First Published: July 12, 2025, 16:07 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
