The former beauty queen turned actor knows how to balance style with authenticity.
'I come from a conservative family.' 'They had sent me to Bengaluru to study and wanted me to focus on my career.' 'I went for the Miss India auditions because it was something I wanted to do for myself.' 'My family was there and saw me perform live.' 'After I got through the finals, they supported me.' 'Now they want me to be the game-changer -- to be the first-ever Kashmiri Pandit to carve a niche in the fashion world.'
Cond Nast's editors have sat down, like they do yearly and listed their favourite stays in Asia.
'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.'
Miss Utah 2020 Rachel Slawson is busting stereotypes while raising awareness about mental health, body issues and self love.
Miss World winners are touring India to talk about periods.
'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.'
It is amazing how she used social media to network, inspire and give back to society while building an international career.
Roz Purcell wants you to embrace your marks and love your body the way it is.
Her wardrobe choices blend quiet luxury with contemporary edge, making every look feel intentional and impactful.
Ranveer has shown the right instincts in his choice of roles, which he has played with seeming effortlessness, backed with preparation and understanding.
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.
Former Miss India International Sveta Jaishankar's new cookbook has recipes from India's top models and actors.
Elnaaz Norouzi has a personal style that feels like a breath of fresh air. It is effortless and completely free-spirited.
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.
The glamorous queens who stole the limelight at the Elle Style and Beauty Awards 2025.
'Dilipsaab was an interesting mix of spontaneity and stylised acting.'
Miss India World Suman Rao worked her magic at the Lakme Fashion Week.
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.
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.
'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.'
The New York City mayor-elect's mother has made some incredible movies.
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.
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.
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.
Meet Daniela Nieto, the newly minted Miss Multinational, who simply loves and adores India.
Miss India World Nandini Gupta reveals her simple fitness routine.
The name of former Miss Hong Kong Li Jiaxin means 'pay rise' in Chinese.
Kareena Kapoor Khan is the queen of selfies and she has an entire photo dump to prove it.
The Miss World 2025 finalists soak in the rich heritage of Hyderabad as they pose, explore, and celebrate Indian culture.
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.
When it comes to desi swag, very few can beat Aishwarya Sushmita.
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Alankrita Sahai loves to mix dance and yoga in her routine.
Kriti Kharbanda celebrates her 34th birthday on October 29, and her husband Pulkit Samrat showers her with love.
Gayatri Bhardwaj's swoonworthy beauty, coupled with her cute sense of style, which keeps her fans hooked.
All the best looks from the 2017 Miss Universe Pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Las Vegas.
Trump's verbal barbs directed at Alicia Machado, who won the Miss Universe title in 1996, started after the first presidential debate Monday when Hillary Clinton mentioned her and claimed that Trump used to call her "Miss Piggy" and "Miss Housekeeping."
Last week, we invited readers to share their diet and exercise strategies. Here is the first set of responses.
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