A daughter of farmers who wanted her to focus on her studies, Miss India World Nandini Gupta is grateful for her humble beginnings and gradual rise to the top.
A Delhi-based girl and a Mumbai-based boy hope to bring glory to India.
On May 21, 1994, Sushmita Sen became the first Indian woman to be crowned Miss Universe. She celebrated the 31st anniversary of that joyous victory on Instagram.
Anudi Gunasekara embraces bold cuts, artsy details and timeless tradition.
Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at her through her Instagram feed.
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf may be facing the heat from all corners but Reigning Miss Pakistan World Mahleej Sarkari says he is a "hunk". Sarkari said she would love to date Musharraf if he asked her out. "Yes, any time... I like him a lot...," she told a news portal. Sarkari also said she thought "Mrs Musharraf would nod her head in agreement that her husband is an icon no matter what happens".
Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszkova won the 71st Miss World beauty pageant.
Despite being the third runner-up in the Miss International (Deaf) contest, she is the beauty queen you haven't heard about!
The Miss World 2025 finalists soak in the rich heritage of Hyderabad as they pose, explore, and celebrate Indian culture.
Miss Universe 2000 Lara Dutta on what it takes to be a beauty queen.
Miss England, Milla Magee reportedly expressed disappointment with the pageant's environment, which she said did not align with her expectations of 'beauty with a purpose'.
The young beauty readies herself for the upcoming Miss World contest.
Let's revisit the landmark women and moments from India's Miss World history.
The 18 year old advocates mental health and body positivity.
Miss India World Nandini Gupta reveals her simple fitness routine.
The gorgeous beauty queens who put India on the world map.
Here's a look at Bollywood debuts of beauty queens so far!
Venezuela, a nation of just 27 million people, is the world's unquestioned leader in beauty pageants. Why?
"When I reached India, I was surprised at how friendly the people are; it's very much like Cambodia where the people are so warm," says the winner of the Miss Teen International 2024.
'It's the first time in my life that I've met people who are so kind and generous.'
Vijay, with his chief ministerial ambitions, is a one-man army, at least as of now, and his campaign team considers him omnipresent. He has to be present in all districts, if not all constituencies at the same time, as there is no second-line leader or platform speaker in the party, who can draw crowds, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
20 new models have been shortlisted to walk the ramp for the upcoming Lakme Fashion Week. Here's a series of introductions to the latest lookers.
The former Miss World has shaped the lives of many.
She's inside the Bigg Boss OTT house, ready to charm everyone.
While Malaika Arora sizzled in a sheer gold gown at the Miss India 2022 beauty pageant.
The proud transgender model has been making waves in the fashion industry.
'The determination to represent our country is strong when you've seen your dad serve the country.'
Aditi Sandhya Sharma played cadet Neha Joshi aka NJ in the Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone starrer.
The super-stylish Meenaakshi Chaudhary has Vijay's Thalapathy 68, Mahesh Babu's Guntur Kaaram and Dulquer Salmaan's Lucky Baskhar in her kitty.
'When there is a money crunch in the industry, actors like us are the ones who face budget cuts. Not the big actors.'
Say hello to the newly crowned beauty queens!
Sini Shetty beat 30 contestants to win the title.
'My people in Thailand, we've been waiting for the first Miss World crown for more than 72 years. I couldn't believe that it would be my honour to bring back home our first crown,' she said.
'Even actresses who are mothers play leading roles. There's also been a dramatic shift in the kinds of roles available to women. It's no longer limited to being the heroine, the heroine's mother, aunty or vamp.'
Getting to know Priyanka Chopra through these pictures from her life.
'Everything is possible if you are willing to give it your best shot.' 'And while you go about achieving your dreams, don't forget to care for our planet.'
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