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Raghu Dixit admits it hurt when his 16-year age gap with wife Varijashree was criticised: ‘Never felt need to explain’

Raghu Dixit admits it hurt when his 16-year age gap with wife Varijashree was criticised: ‘Never felt need to explain’

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Musician Raghu Dixit laughs and says he can go on and on in his wife, Grammy-nominated singer and flautist Varijashree Venugopal’s praise, when I ask him about her. It’ll be one year this October since he married her, and the love between them only seems to have gotten stronger. Talking to Hindustan Times, he discusses what makes their marriage tick and the chatter surrounding the 16-year age gap between them. Varijashree Venugopal and Raghu Dixit married in October 2025. Raghu Dixit reveals what he loves about Varijashree Venugopal Raghu and Varijashree married last October, and the musician remarks that married life has been surprisingly simple. “We laugh a lot, we make music, we travel, and we give each other space to be ourselves. That’s something I value enormously,” he says, adding, “We understand each other’s lives because we both live and breathe music, but our relationship isn’t only about music. We encourage each other to grow as people.” Raghu also can’t stop gushing as he talks about his wife, “She’s an extraordinary musician, of course. …

Taylor Swift vs Travis Kelce net worth: Inside the fortune gap between the billionaire music icon and NFL star

Taylor Swift vs Travis Kelce net worth: Inside the fortune gap between the billionaire music icon and NFL star

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are some of the most recognizable names out there in entertainment and sports, but their financial stories are not the same at all. The couple has been making headlines not only for their relationship and ongoing wedding buzz, but also for the huge difference in their fortunes. As fans continue to follow every update about their future together, the financial side of their story has become a major talking point too. Taylor Swift vs Travis Kelce net worth (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (AFP) As per Forbes, Swift’s net worth is estimated at $2 billion in 2026, while Kelce’s wealth sits at about $90 million. That difference is pretty huge, but both have built really notable careers in their own worlds through years of continuous growth, careful choices and a solid personal brand. Taylor Swift’s music empire turned her into a billionaire Swift’s rise to billionaire status is closely tied to her music. Unlike many celebrity billionaires who built fortunes through outside businesses, most of her wealth comes directly …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu confirms pregnancy with Raj Nidimoru, reveals plans for maternity break: ‘One more small gap…’

Samantha Ruth Prabhu confirms pregnancy with Raj Nidimoru, reveals plans for maternity break: ‘One more small gap…’

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Just days after Maa Inti Bangaaram emerged as a success story, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has given fans another reason to celebrate. The actor has confirmed that she is expecting her first child with husband Raj Nidimoru, putting weeks of pregnancy speculation to rest. Sharing the happy news, Samantha revealed that she will soon be taking a maternity break. Samantha Ruth Prabhu got married to Raj Nidimoru in December last year. Samantha confirms pregnancy The actor shared the happy news during the success meet of her recently released film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, on Wednesday in Hyderabad. Speaking to the media at the event, Samantha said she plans to take a break from acting for a while after wrapping up her current projects. “After Maa Inti Bangaaram, I will have to take a small gap, given my condition. I’ll have to take maternity leave. After that, I’ll be back with another film for my fans,” Samantha said. Following the announcement, those in attendance congratulated Samantha. The actor thanked everyone for their wishes and expressed her gratitude for …

Exclusive: “There Is a Huge Gap” – Kriti Sanon on Pay Parity in Bollywood

Exclusive: “There Is a Huge Gap” – Kriti Sanon on Pay Parity in Bollywood

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Kriti Sanon recently completed a decade in the film industry. Over the years, she has expanded her horizons beyond acting, establishing herself as an entrepreneur and producer as well. The actress, who has headlined several women-led films, spoke to Filmfare about the evolving space for female-centric stories in Hindi cinema and whether the industry has truly changed. Sharing her thoughts, Kriti said, “It is changing; it’s a slow change though. A long time ago, in the era of Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi and even Meena Kumari, women had meaty roles and led films. Then there was a dip in the middle where there wasn’t much for a female actor, characters were written as love interests without backstories. We are changing back to writing layered roles for women. And to characters which are no longer written from a male gaze. A lot of female actors are hungry to choose such roles.” However, she believes there is still a long way to go. The Cocktail 2 actress continued, “We still have way more male-centric films but it …

Ameesha Patel was told not to do Gadar opposite much older Sunny Deol, says ‘audience not accepting films’ with age gap

Ameesha Patel was told not to do Gadar opposite much older Sunny Deol, says ‘audience not accepting films’ with age gap

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Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel-starrer Gadar: Ek Prem Katha recently turned 25. In a recent interaction, Ameesha spoke about the significance of the film and also opened up about how she raised questions about the age gap between her and Sunny Deol. Ameesha was 26 when she shot for Gadar, while Sunny Deol was 43. Ameesha Patel and Sunny Deol in a still from Gadar. ‘Advised not to do film opposite Sunny Deol’ Speaking to India Today, Ameesha, who was a newcomer at the time, admitted that she had concerns about whether the casting in Gadar was age-appropriate. She shared that many people advised her against starring opposite an older Sunny Deol in the film. “I was given a lot of advice not to do the film because, on paper, it didn’t tick any of the boxes. Sunny was a superstar, but much older than me. People questioned how I could be paired opposite someone so much older,” she said. Ameesha shared that she needed the story to be convincing in order to justify the …

‘Shahid Kapoor has changed my diapers’: Ishaan Khatter on 15-year age gap, their friendship | Bollywood News

‘Shahid Kapoor has changed my diapers’: Ishaan Khatter on 15-year age gap, their friendship | Bollywood News

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5 min readNew DelhiJun 19, 2026 01:48 PM IST Shahid Kapoor and his brother Ishaan Khatter have an age gap of 15 years, and they both grew up under the shadow of their mother Neelima Azeem. She brought them up single-handedly and all this while, she sacrificed many of her dreams as an artiste, a dancer and an actor, and in a recent interview, Ishaan opened up about the many sacrifices of his mother and how she took up jobs that would pay her well, instead of following her artistic ambitions. Neelima Azeem doubled up as a father and a mother to Ishaan Khatter In a chat with Lilly Singh, Ishaan shared that his mother started dancing professionally at the age of 9, under the guidance of Pandit Birju Maharaj, and by the age of 14, she was on a postage stamp, which was a huge honour for her. Talking about growing up with a single mother, Ishaan shared that he saw her play the role of both father and mother, while also managing everything …

Gill, Sai, Buttler_ _ _ _Rabada, Siraj, Rashid: The glaring GT gap

Gill, Sai, Buttler_ _ _ _Rabada, Siraj, Rashid: The glaring GT gap

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Ever since they joined the Indian Premier League (IPL) fold in 2022, Gujarat Titans (GT) have built a reputation as one of the smartest, most methodical franchises in the league. They built their squad around a strong bowling attack, an efficient top-order and the right balance of experienced Indian and overseas players. Yet, when the dust settles on another season where they remained largely consistent before faltering in the final, GT will be left circling back to the same question they have been asking for a while now: how to build a middle-order that supports the opening duo? Much of the Titans’ identity in IPL 2026 again revolved around two names that have now become synonymous with the franchise: Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. Between them, they don’t just open the innings but also form the batting backbone. Gill finished with 732 runs, Sudharsan with 722, and the opposition targeted their wickets more than those of anyone else in the team. Yet, beyond them, the transition between consolidation to late-innings explosion remained GT’s most glaring …

Inside the big strength and conditioning gap

Inside the big strength and conditioning gap

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Bellary: Walk into any elite training centre abroad and the weight room is as central to an athlete’s day as the track or the court. In India, that culture is still catching up. Ian Gatt, Head of Physiotherapy at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) in Bellary, has spent the better part of his career working across international high-performance programs. What he has observed since arriving in India is blunt, and he does not soften it: Indian athletes, by and large, are not conditioning their bodies well enough. “I’d condition them better,” Gatt told The Bridge, when asked what single change he would make to Indian sport. “Just by doing the right levels of conditioning for athletes, India could see massive differences in results.” The gap between where Indian athletes are and where they could be in terms of physical preparation is wide enough that the gains from closing it would be immediate and measurable. The talent, he argues, is there. The problem is that it has not been properly adapted. The Conditioning Gap Gatt’s …

Close cervical cancer gap in India, focus on prevention, equity

Close cervical cancer gap in India, focus on prevention, equity

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2 min readMay 14, 2026 06:10 AM IST First published on: May 14, 2026 at 06:10 AM IST A modelling study in The Lancet has estimated that India can prevent more than 10 million cervical cancer cases over the next century if it achieves the WHO’s targets on HPV vaccination — 90 per cent of girls to be vaccinated by age 15; 70 per cent of women to be screened at ages 30 and above; and 90 per cent of patients to receive treatment. The scale of that possibility is extraordinary. But so is the scale of the challenge. India accounts for one of the world’s heaviest cervical-cancer burdens, with more than 1.2 lakh new cases and roughly 80,000 deaths each year. Cervical cancer is among the most preventable forms of the disease, yet for many women — especially those in rural districts, poorer households and socially marginalised communities — access to early screening, reliable diagnosis, treatment that is not prohibitively expensive and preventive vaccination remain a distant reality. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was …

Akashdeep Saigal calls trolling over his age gap with Smriti Irani in Kyunki 2 ‘shallow negativity, noise’

Akashdeep Saigal calls trolling over his age gap with Smriti Irani in Kyunki 2 ‘shallow negativity, noise’

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Actor Akashdeep Saigal (51), who earlier essayed the role of Smriti Irani’s (50) son Ansh in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, has now returned as her grandson in the reboot. His comeback has sparked backlash due to their minimal age gap. Now, in an interview with Mid-Day, Akashdeep has reacted to the trolling. Akashdeep Saigal is unfazed by criticism for his age gap with Smriti Irani in Kyunki reboot. Akashdeep Saigal silences trolls over his age gap with Smriti Irani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Addressing the criticism, Akashdeep said, “The truth is right there, and it simply cannot be manipulated by a few insecurities. Think about it: we can’t even control the hair growing on our own heads; it just grows. So why try to fight destiny or a universal calling? The trolling you see online is just noise. It comes from the fear and insecurities of a few people who are hiding behind screens. But that kind of shallow negativity never lasts.” He also expressed strong faith in the …