A former Bangladeshi beauty queen, Meghna Alam, has been detained for allegedly setting up a honey trap for a former Saudi ambassador in Dhaka, in an attempt to extort USD 5 million. Alam, who runs a charity, was initially detained without charge under the controversial Special Powers Act. Her arrest sparked a media outcry and concerns by rights watchdogs. Alam denies the allegations, claiming the diplomat wanted to marry her. The Saudi embassy has not commented, but media reports suggest the envoy left Bangladesh as the scandal unfolded.
Racist remarks have flooded Twitter after a contestant of Indian descent was crowned Miss America 2014.
Cond Nast's editors have sat down, like they do yearly and listed their favourite stays in Asia.
'Vishal Bhardwaj gave me Hamlet in Haider, which is one of the most intimidating roles for any actor in the world.' 'I'm grateful that he called me again after seven or eight years of us not working together.'
At 62 kg, Miss Indore Mannat Singh, who recently walked at the LFW is struggling to gain acceptance on the catwalk.
Kriti Kharbanda celebrates her 34th birthday on October 29, and her husband Pulkit Samrat showers her with love.
Miss India World Nandini Gupta reveals her simple fitness routine.
The glamorous queens who stole the limelight at the Elle Style and Beauty Awards 2025.
Bigg Boss 19 has a healthy mix of characters, mostly GenZ and millennials, but without Bigg Boss's interference, it would be boring to watch some of these wannabes vying for individual fame and attention, expects Divya Nair.
Elnaaz Norouzi has a personal style that feels like a breath of fresh air. It is effortless and completely free-spirited.
'What if a ring had gotten stolen, or a gem had fallen? There were uncut diamonds, rubies and emeralds. And the security from the jewellery shop came to watch the shoot.'
Gayatri Bhardwaj's swoonworthy beauty, coupled with her cute sense of style, which keeps her fans hooked.
The Miss World 2025 finalists soak in the rich heritage of Hyderabad as they pose, explore, and celebrate Indian culture.
Ranveer has shown the right instincts in his choice of roles, which he has played with seeming effortlessness, backed with preparation and understanding.
Aditi Rao Hydari turned 47 on October 28, and was whisked off to Paris by hubby Siddharth to bring in her birthday in the romantic city.
Whether she's strutting in sparkly gowns or keeping it cool in casual fits, Miss South India 2025 Liz Jaimon Jacob knows how to own every frame she's in.
'It is not about how one looks, but how they feel. It is about how beautiful we are on the inside.'
Zohran Mamdani, of Indian descent, was sworn in as the 112th Mayor of New York City, marking a historic moment as the first South Asian and Muslim to hold the position. The ceremony took place in an old subway station, symbolizing a new era for the city.
Anju Modi's invited the audience to witness a nostalgic romance through her collection, Damayanti.
LFW model Aradhana Buragohain details the pressure she is under to look good.
The young beauty readies herself for the upcoming Miss World contest.
Miss Diva Supranational 2023 Sonal Kukreja is drop-dead gorgeous.
'Dilipsaab was an interesting mix of spontaneity and stylised acting.'
In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel in any direction and you are bound to see a cricket game in progress -- be it urban gully cricket to games on dusty village grounds to roaring stadiums to famous greens that cradled cricket like Shivaji Park or Azad Maidan.
'Skating was just something I did for fun. It was only after I took a long sabbatical and came back to skating that I considered pursuing it seriously. By then, I already had an Indian passport.'
At the grand finale of the 74th Miss Universe beauty pageant hin Bangkok, Mexico's Fatima Bosch defeated 121 contestants from across the world, including India to bag the Miss Universe 2025 title.
The New York City mayor-elect's mother has made some incredible movies.
Kareena Kapoor Khan is the queen of selfies and she has an entire photo dump to prove it.
Meet Sini Shetty who will represent India at the 71st Miss World beauty pageant on March 9.
The diva was royalty at Lakme Fashion Week.
Let's revisit the landmark women and moments from India's Miss World history.
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And has the perfect girl-next-door vibe.
India's women didn't just win a World Cup, they won the nation's heart, proving that belief, courage, and grace can turn dreams into destiny.
Give your monsoon style an update by taking style cues from Suman Rao.
2025's necklines are getting bolder, sharper and a whole lot cooler.
Aishwarya walked the red carpet for the screening of the film The History of Sound.
Chainmail has come to represent creativity and defiance, marking a departure from traditional fabrics toward something bold and unique.
Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszkova won the 71st Miss World beauty pageant.
