News for 'Miss Universe'

'Israeli Assassinations In Iran Will Continue'

'Israeli Assassinations In Iran Will Continue'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Much will depend on the position of the United States.' 'It will have to be seen to what extent the US will be more interested in achieving some form of a deal and to what extent Israel will be allowed to continue to carry out both airstrikes and the killing of Iranian officials.'

Riddhi, The Cutie To Watch Out For!

Riddhi, The Cutie To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

With Raja Saab ready to introduce her to a wider audience, Riddhi Kumar is already turning heads for more than just her screen presence.

'In Iran, They Cut 3-Hour Bollywood Films To 1 Hour, With No Songs'

'In Iran, They Cut 3-Hour Bollywood Films To 1 Hour, With No Songs'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Much later when I came to Afghanistan, I realised that there were songs in Bollywood films.'

Poll: More mesmerising Miss Universe contestants!

Poll: More mesmerising Miss Universe contestants!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The Miss Universe 2009 pageant is fast approaching on August 23. In a countdown to D-Day, we'll be introducing you to all 84 contestants from around the world.

Poll: More mesmerising Miss Universe contestants!

Poll: More mesmerising Miss Universe contestants!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The Miss Universe 2009 pageant is fast approaching on August 23. In a countdown to D-Day, we'll be introducing you to all 84 contestants from around the world.

Honey Singh Brings the House Down at DY Patil

Honey Singh Brings the House Down at DY Patil

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Yo Yo Honey Singh turned the DY Patil Stadium into a full-blown concert arena as the WPL opening ceremony set the perfect tone for the season opener in Navi Mumbai on Friday.

Perfect 19: Meet the Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Perfect 19: Meet the Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Tell us who is the hottest of them all! Vote for your favourite!

SEE: When Sushmita won Miss Universe in 1994

SEE: When Sushmita won Miss Universe in 1994

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Sushmita Sen remembers winning Miss Universe in 1994 and her exciting journey over the years.

Vote for these Miss Universe bombshells!

Vote for these Miss Universe bombshells!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

The Miss Universe 2009 pageant is fast approaching on August 23. In a countdown to D-Day, we'll be introducing you to all 84 contestants from around the world.

Govinda: 'I Never Misbehaved With Any Heroine'

Govinda: 'I Never Misbehaved With Any Heroine'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'I welcome all my actresses, I welcome all the actors. I am here because of you.'

Meet Miss Universe Australia 2018, Instagram's latest sensation

Meet Miss Universe Australia 2018, Instagram's latest sensation

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

This Chinese-Australian model is taking the world by storm.

Will Trump Send Troops To Iran By The Weekend?

Will Trump Send Troops To Iran By The Weekend?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Taking Kharg would give the US control over virtually all of Iran's oil exports and thus provide significant leverage, notes Prem Panicker in his must read daily blog on the Gulf War. It would also put American troops within range of Iran's remaining missiles, drones, and artillery on a piece of real estate that is just eight square miles in size, and just 15 miles from the Iranian mainland.

Miss Universe 2017 is a South African beauty

Miss Universe 2017 is a South African beauty

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

After 4 years, South Africa won the Miss Universe title. They had last won the title in 1978.

Adline Castelino does India proud at Miss Universe 2020

Adline Castelino does India proud at Miss Universe 2020

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Adline Castelino's most beautiful pics from Miss Universe 2020.

Behind-the-scenes: Miss Universe contestants live it up!

Behind-the-scenes: Miss Universe contestants live it up!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

This is what happens backstage at beauty pageants.

Venezuela bags Miss Universe crown again

Venezuela bags Miss Universe crown again

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Venezuela made history at the Miss Universe pageant by winning the crown for the second year running, even as Miss India exited the contest without even making it to the top 15.

India and other Miss Universe lovelies!

India and other Miss Universe lovelies!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The Miss Universe 2009 pageant is fast approaching on August 23. In a countdown to D-Day, we'll be introducing you to all 84 contestants from around the world.

The Inspiring Journey Of Sreeja, UPSC AIR 57

The Inspiring Journey Of Sreeja, UPSC AIR 57

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

'India is at a critical juncture in this century. I want to be a part of the diplomatic team that works to make India great.'

Miss Philippines wins Miss Universe 2015 after shocking ending

Miss Philippines wins Miss Universe 2015 after shocking ending

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Host Steve Harvey wrongly crowned Miss Columbia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner.

Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere is a Parisian beauty

Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere is a Parisian beauty

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The 23-year-old winner is on her way to becoming a dental surgeon and is extremely fond of cats. Imagine having this beauty peering at your teeth?

First look! And the new Miss Universe 2018 is...

First look! And the new Miss Universe 2018 is...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Miss Philippines Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Iran is fighting a different war: Older, slower, and in some ways more dangerous. Iran doesn't need to shoot down an F/A-18. It only needs to make the Strait of Hormuz feel dangerous long enough for insurance markets, shipping companies, and oil futures traders to do the rest. Prem Panicker continues his must-read daily blog on the war in the Middle East.

South Asian University student sexually assaulted in Delhi

South Asian University student sexually assaulted in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The student was found injured, with her clothes torn, on campus on October 13, a day after she was reported missing, the police said on Tuesday.

Miss Canada is Miss Universe 2005

Miss Canada is Miss Universe 2005

Rediff.com31 May 2005

The brunette from Toronto was chosen from five contestants, including four from Latin America, in the final round of the competition.

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 films from this year's Sundance festival, a blend of narratives and documentaries made in the US and other parts of the world.

Sushmita celebrates 25 years of winning Miss Universe

Sushmita celebrates 25 years of winning Miss Universe

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The former beauty queen took to Instagram to remember and thank her fans.

Budget 2026: The Business Of IP Remains Unfinished

Budget 2026: The Business Of IP Remains Unfinished

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The Union Budget backs skilling across animation, gaming and comics. But creators and studios confront a hard question: who owns what comes next?

The final lot of fab Miss Universe candidates!

The final lot of fab Miss Universe candidates!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

The Miss Universe 2009 pageant is fast approaching on August 23. In a countdown to D-Day, we'll be introducing you to all 84 contestants from around the world.

Meet the New Miss Universe!

Meet the New Miss Universe!

Rediff.com31 May 2005

It's Miss Canada!

DON'T MISS! Miss Universe 2011, all 89 hopefuls!

DON'T MISS! Miss Universe 2011, all 89 hopefuls!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Don't miss out on our series profiling each Miss Universe 2011 contestant from across the world!

Delayed Bouts, Missing Rings: Chaos Reigns at Boxing Nationals

Delayed Bouts, Missing Rings: Chaos Reigns at Boxing Nationals

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Reigning 48kg world champion Meenakshi Hooda, scheduled to fight in the opening bout in the women's section, was seen curled up on a yoga mat inside the hall late afternoon, conserving energy while waiting for word on when she would fight.

Miss Universe takes the cake

Miss Universe takes the cake

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

Miss Universe takes the cake.

Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach won't share her crown

Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach won't share her crown

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez might have got public's sympathy after the mix-up at the 2015 Miss Universe pageant, but she is definitely not getting the crown.

Top 10: This year's hottest Miss Universe beauties

Top 10: This year's hottest Miss Universe beauties

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Here's looking at the top ten contestants at this year's Miss Universe pageant.

IMAGES: Miss Universe 2011, winners and finalists!

IMAGES: Miss Universe 2011, winners and finalists!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

While Miss Angola Leila Lopes is making waves with her historic title win, we also bring you a look at the runners up, finalists and special award recipients at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant.

Gorgeous! Miss Universe Australia is Indian!

Gorgeous! Miss Universe Australia is Indian!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'I'm the daughter of both one of the oldest civilisations in the world (India) and one of the most multicultural societies in the world (Australia).'

Is AI Really Boosting India's Economy?

Is AI Really Boosting India's Economy?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'The real risk is not that AI will fail to transform India's economy.'
'The risk is that it already is -- while our measurement systems continue to look the other way,' observes Nishant Sahdev, a theoretical physicist at the University of North Carolina.

Budget 2026 lays blueprint for a future-ready digital ecosystem

Budget 2026 lays blueprint for a future-ready digital ecosystem

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Budget 2026 is an intentional and ambitious one - From manufacturing growth to services supremacy, from technology consumption to AI-powered transformation. This is the blueprint for a $7 trillion economy built on intelligence, not just scale.