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After play-offs heartbreak last year, Ankita Raina and India set to start from scratch at BJK Cup

After play-offs heartbreak last year, Ankita Raina and India set to start from scratch at BJK Cup

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India qualified for the Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Play-offs for only the second time last year, after finishing as the runners-up in Asia/Oceania Group I in Pune. They later played the Play-offs in Bengaluru, losing 0-3 to Netherlands and 0-2 to Slovenia. “It was amazing because in Pune we won and we qualified for the second time in history, which was huge, and we did it in India. Pune is where I trained, so it was special as well ,” Ankita Raina, who was a part of the team, fondly recalled in a conversation with The Bridge on Friday. “And then Bangalore again, it was special because we were having the playoffs in India for the first time, playing at home conditions, and we had a lot of crowd support. The organisation was amazing, so we couldn’t have asked for more. We missed very narrowly for qualifying,” she added. Speaking on the sidelines of a training session ahead of India’s 2026 BJK Cup Asia/Oceania Group I matches in Delhi, Raina reflected on the loss. …

Milind Soman on facing backlash over his 26-year age gap with Ankita Konwar: ‘It didn’t bother me but…’

Milind Soman on facing backlash over his 26-year age gap with Ankita Konwar: ‘It didn’t bother me but…’

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When Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar tied the knot on April 22, 2018, their relationship instantly became a talking point. With Soman born in 1965 and Konwar in 1991, the 26-year age gap drew attention, curiosity, and at times, criticism. Over the years, however, the couple has consistently maintained that their bond is rooted in understanding and mutual respect. Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar Dealing with trolls and public scrutiny In a recent interaction with Zoom, the conversation around their relationship has often extended to social media, where unsolicited opinions followed closely. In a recent interaction, Soman addressed how the trolling phase impacted them — particularly Ankita. “It didn’t bother me. It would have bothered Ankita because her experience was limited. We discussed it. I told her that they don’t know who you are and they don’t know who I am, so whatever they say is their opinion and she understood it very quickly, big credit to her,” he said. He added that their strong connection helped them move past the noise with ease. “After …

Milind Soman admits trolling affected Ankita Konwar over their 26-year age gap: ‘Her experience was limited’ | Bollywood News

Milind Soman admits trolling affected Ankita Konwar over their 26-year age gap: ‘Her experience was limited’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiMar 23, 2026 04:31 PM IST Model and actor Milind Soman, a heartthrob for generations, made headlines back in 2018 when he decided to tie the knot with Ankita Konwar, who is 26 years younger than him. Naturally, this unconventional marriage saw people targeting the couple, trolling Milind, who was 52 at the time, for marrying a 26-year-old Ankita. The couple braved it all together, but in a recent interaction, the model admitted that his wife was affected by the trolls and shared how he helped her cope with it. Speaking to Zoom, Milind said, “It didn’t bother me. It would have bothered Ankita because her experience was limited. We discussed it. I told her that they don’t know who you are and they don’t know who I am, so whatever they say is their opinion and she understood it very quickly, big credit to her.” He added, “After that she wasn’t bothered about it and I think that’s also because of the closeness of our relationship. Today there is much more approval …

ITF W100 Bengaluru: Ankita Raina fights back

ITF W100 Bengaluru: Ankita Raina fights back

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India’s Ankita Raina produced a determined comeback to kick off her campaign in the first round of qualifying at the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium on Sunday. Ankita Raina battled past Sofia Martianova 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 in a gripping three-set contest to advance to the final round of qualifying. The opening set stayed even until 5-5, when a string of unforced errors handed Martianova the decisive break and the set 7-5. After a medical timeout, Raina returned with renewed aggression, breaking early in the second set and racing through it 6-1 with authoritative baseline play. She carried that momentum into the decider, absorbing a late surge to close out the match 6-4. Joining her in the final round were sixth-seeded Indian Vaidehee Chaudhari, who defeated wildcard Amodini Naik 6-2, 6-0, and ninth-seeded Indian Zeel Desai, who registered a 6-3, 6-3 win over Sonal Patil. Second seed Zuzanna Pawlikowska of Poland eased past Ashmitha Easwaramurthi 6-0, 6-4, while third seed Kristiana Sidorova recorded a 6-2, 6-2 victory …

Inside Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain’s all-white 5500 sq ft Mumbai home with ‘AV initial’ door, luxe walk-in wardrobe

Inside Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain’s all-white 5500 sq ft Mumbai home with ‘AV initial’ door, luxe walk-in wardrobe

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Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain‘s luxurious home in Mumbai is a white wonderland that takes the actor’s love for the colour very seriously. An Instagram post by GoodHomes Magazine on February 10 gives a glimpse of their beautiful home; meanwhile, the home tour video was shared on YouTube on July 4, 2024. Take a video tour inside Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain’s stunning home in Mumbai. (Instagram/GoodHomes Magazine) Also Read | Step Inside Serene and Stunning 4,000 sq ft Noida Home Inside Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain’s home According to GoodHomes Magazine, celebrity couple Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain reside in a 5,500 sq ft apartment sitting on a high-rise floor of a luxury building in Mumbai. Their pristine white abode was designed by Sejal Shah, founder and principal designer of Reflections by Sejal. The home offers expansive, unobstructed views of the city and was envisioned as a tranquil retreat from the couple’s fast-paced lives, according to the clip. Ankita revealed that she wanted an ‘all-white sanctuary’, which the designer layered with texture, pattern and …

Arjun Bijlani, Ankita Lokhande, Nia Sharma return to a ‘revamped’ Laughter Chefs 3 | Television News

Arjun Bijlani, Ankita Lokhande, Nia Sharma return to a ‘revamped’ Laughter Chefs 3 | Television News

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Laughter Chefs Season 3 began in November 2025 with a new concept and several fresh additions to the cast. The latest season featured Vivian D’sena, Tejasswi Prakash, Gurmeet Choudhary, Debina Bonnerjee, Eisha Singh, and Isha Malviya, alongside many familiar faces from the previous seasons. However, the new format, which divided contestants into two teams, Team Churi and Team Kaanta, along with the new entries, failed to resonate with audiences. As a result, the show underwent a major revamp within just two months of its launch. On Sunday, the makers abruptly brought the teams concept to an end with a mid-season finale in Laughter Chefs Season 3. This development followed the exit of Vivian, Eisha, Isha, Gurmeet and Debina from the show. According to reports, all five artistes stepped away due to scheduling conflicts and prior work commitments. Vivian is reportedly set to join another fictional show on Colors TV soon, while Isha has already begun shooting for a new project. Gurmeet and Debina, too, are said to be occupied with other professional assignments. Also Read: …

Ankita Lokhande slams trolls over Mahhi Vij and Nadim Nadz’s dating rumours; ex-husband Jay Bhanushali reacts

Ankita Lokhande slams trolls over Mahhi Vij and Nadim Nadz’s dating rumours; ex-husband Jay Bhanushali reacts

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Ankita Lokhande recently criticised trolls for romantically linking her close friend, actress Mahhi Vij, to Nadeem Nadz. The controversy began when Mahhi, who recently announced her divorce from Jay Bhanushali, shared a heartfelt birthday post for Nadeem. She called him her ‘best friend’ and expressed her love for him. The post sparked dating rumours, especially since she had disabled Instagram comments. Ankita Lokhande defended her friend Mahhi Vij against Trolls While Mahhi remained silent, Ankita took to her Instagram story on Sunday, January 11, to write a lengthy note defending her friend and clarifying the nature of Mahhi and Nadeem’s relationship. She expressed her concern, stating, “Today, I want to say something, not as a celebrity, but as a friend. I’ve been deeply troubled by the comments people have been making about Mahi and Nadeem’s relationship. I know Mahi, Nadeem, and Jai very well. And I need to make this clear: Nadeem has always been a father figure to Mahi and Jai, and a father to Tara. That’s all there is to it.” Disclaimer: We …

Ankita Lokhande SLAMS trolls over Mahhi Vij & Nadim Nadz’s dating rumours: 'He has always been…’

Ankita Lokhande SLAMS trolls over Mahhi Vij & Nadim Nadz’s dating rumours: 'He has always been…’

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TV actress Ankita Lokhande recently slammed trolls for romantically linking Mahhi Vij and Nadeem Nadz. Mahi recently shared a post in which she called him her best friend and penned heartfelt words for him on his birthday. Her post came just a few days after she announced her divorce from Jay Bhanushali. As soon as the post went live on social media, netizens started linking her romantically with Nadeem. Though Mahhi Vij didn’t react to the rumours but Ankita Lokhande came in support of Mahhi and defended her. She took to her Instagram story and clarified the nature of Mahhi and Nadeem’s bond. Ankita Lokhande on Mahhi Vij and Nadden Nadz’s bond Anikta wrote, “Today, I want to say something-not as a celebrity, but as a friend. I’ve been really disturbed by the way people are commenting on Mahi and Nadeem’s relationship. I know Mahi, I know Nadeem, and I know Jai very well. And I need to say this clearly- Nadeem has always been a father figure to Mahi and Jai, and a father …

Ankita Lokhande defends Mahhi Vij amid comments on her relationship with Salman Khan’s associate; ex Jay Bhanushali reacts: ‘Nadeem has always been a…’ | Television News

Ankita Lokhande defends Mahhi Vij amid comments on her relationship with Salman Khan’s associate; ex Jay Bhanushali reacts: ‘Nadeem has always been a…’ | Television News

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Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij have been making headlines ever since they announced their divorce a few days ago, ending their 16-year marriage. Since the split, the actor couple has faced scrutiny and speculation about the reasons behind their separation. In fact, when Mahhi recently wished her close friend Nadeem Nadz (CEO of Salman Khan Films) on his birthday, trolls began linking the two romantically. The post sparked dating rumours, especially after she disabled the comments. Now, actor Ankita Lokhande has come out in Mahhi’s support on social media, with Jay Bhanushali also reposting Ankita’s story and reacting to the matter publicly. On Sunday, Ankita took to her Instagram Story and lashed out at trolls, while clarifying Mahhi and Nadeem’s relationship. “Today, I want to say something-not as a celebrity, but as a friend. I’ve been really disturbed by the way people are commenting on Mahi and Nadeem’s relationship. I know Mahi, I know Nadeem, and I know Jai very well. And I need to say this clearly- Nadeem has always been a father figure …

Ankita Bhandari’s father says CBI probe should focus on ‘VIP angle’, go beyond what has already been revealed | India News

Ankita Bhandari’s father says CBI probe should focus on ‘VIP angle’, go beyond what has already been revealed | India News

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After Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday recommended a CBI investigation into the murder of Ankita Bhandari, her father said the probe should focus on the “VIP angle” and expressed concern that this was not mentioned in communications by authorities. A statement from the office of the CM said that “respecting the request and sentiments of the parents of Ankita Bhandari, (the CM) has approved the recommendation for a CBI investigation into the case”. Bhandari was a 19-year-old receptionist working at the Vanantara resort in Rishikesh when she was killed in 2022 by the resort’s manager, Pulkit Arya, the son of former BJP leader Vinod Arya. Her body was found six days after she went missing, less than a month after she joined the resort. While Arya and two of his associates were convicted in the case, there has been an allegation, which recently gained more prominence, that a “VIP” was involved in the crime. Ankita’s father, Virender Bhandari, told The Indian Express, “We are talking to the lawyer to make sense of the …