Presenting the winners of the Miss India-Canada 2011 beauty pageant.
'Coming from a small city, you often feel that your dreams are impossible but there is no word as impossible.' 'If you know that you can do it, just believe so.'
All the backstage action from Miss Transqueen India 2018, a transgender beauty pageant, held in Mumbai.
Nina Davuluri's choice as Miss America shows how hollow Indians' concept of beauty is and how our beauty pageants don't reflect the country's diversity, says Amberish K Diwanji
'My life and career have changed in subtle but meaningful ways.'
The Mr and Miss Wheelchair India (MMWI) 2015 is a unique pageant organised and performed by people on wheelchairs.
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.
Polish model and actor, and Bigg Boss contestant, Natalia Janoszek maintains a svelte bikini bod.
Born in Mumbai, Meher rose to national prominence when she was crowned the first Femina Miss India in 1964. Castelino's crowning came at a time when beauty contests and fashion culture were still evolving in India.
Bangalore-based 19-year-old Raagini Dwivedi is an exception among beauty pageant winners turning actresses.
Miss World Muslimah was launched three years ago as a protest against Miss World. This year's winner is Obabiyah Aishah Aijbola of Nigeria.
You can sense the beauty business licking its lips. In rapidly ageing affluent societies the search for eternal youth has been a goldmine for the purveyors of anti-ageing creams, hair dyes, botox treatments and plastic surgeons -- and that includes India, asserts Kanika Datta.
A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.
'A story has to do something within me for me to say yes to it.'
Jannik Sinner's tennis may be making headlines, but his off-court life is drawing just as much curiosity especially after his ATP Finals win, where a smiling Laila Hasanovic was the first person he hugged.
Meet the winner and runner-ups of Miss World 2025.
Mrunal, Pooja shoot in UK... Manushi meets the world's most beautiful women... Disha in Cannes...
Many states are realising that hosting mega events puts the spotlight on them and raises their profile.
A quick conversation with Miss India World Nandini Gupta, who has entered the quarterfinal of the 72nd Miss World competition.
'It is not about how one looks, but how they feel. It is about how beautiful we are on the inside.'
Kanpur based model Upasana Singh gave us some great diet tips.
Neha Dhupia shares a beautiful message for Sini Shetty, who represents India at Miss World 2024 pageant.
24 contestants competed in a contest that challenged the modern inclusive standards of beauty.
Get to know Femina Miss India Arunachal Pradesh 2022 Tengam Celine Koyu.
Sneak peek into how contestants prep for the show.
Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter are slated to deliver perform at the grand finale.
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.
Over the coming weeks, the contestants will explore Telangana's heritage, artistry and innovation through curated events, cultural showcases and purpose-led presentations. culminating in the Miss World grand finale on May 31 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre.
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.
Miss World Pageant won't see any bikini clad contestants as the organisation has announced a bikini ban in future.
Anudi Gunasekara embraces bold cuts, artsy details and timeless tradition.
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 Miss World 2025 finalists soak in the rich heritage of Hyderabad as they pose, explore, and celebrate Indian culture.
As the 63rd Miss World pageant goes underway, we bring you some facts that you may have not known!
He established the Miss Canada-India Beauty Quest in 1990.
Let's revisit the landmark women and moments from India's Miss World history.
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.
Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at her through her Instagram feed.
'The truth in your words and the relentless drive to make a difference.' 'So go on all you beautiful souls, the world is your oyster.'
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