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Maninee De recalls how Sushmita Sen convinced her to enter Miss India 1994: 'How exotic you look'

October 02, 2026 6:05 pm

Sushmita Sen’s words left a lasting impression on Maninee De

Mister International Indonesia 2026 reveals why his father named him after Aishwarya Rai

September 22, 2026 11:53 am

A psychotherapist explains how a name can shape identity, expectations and a person’s sense of self

Umanga Kumawat returns to her Google job after participating in the Miss Universe India pageant.

From gowns to Google: Meet Miss Universe India contestant Umanga Kumawat who balances pageantry and tech

September 16, 2026 1:56 pm

Miss Universe India contestant Umanga Kumawat has returned to her job at Google after participating in the national pageant, balancing her corporate career with her passion.

Nikita Porwal misses out on Miss World 2026 crown

Nikita Porwal’s emotional note after missing out on Miss World 2026 crown: ‘Some victories do not sit on your head’

September 10, 2026 2:24 pm

"I thought the hardest part would be coming home without the crown. I was wrong. The hardest part was finding words big enough for all the love that came home with me," shared the Ujjain-born model.

Dominican Republic’s Joheirry Mola Dominguez is Miss World 2026

September 05, 2026 10:50 pm

From India, Nikita Porwal from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, participated in this year's Miss World pageant after being crowned Femina Miss India World 2024 two years ago.

Miss World 2026: Nikita Porwal Channels Goddess Meenakshi

Nikita Porwal’s Miss World 2026 journey ends without the title

September 05, 2026 8:17 pm

India’s Nikita Porwal concludes her Miss World 2026 journey, leaving her mark through theatre, Indian culture, fashion and her social-impact initiative Project MAATI.

Miss World 2026: India makes it to Top 40; Nikita Porwal wows in floral gown

September 05, 2026 8:54 pm

"Soft in colour. Powerful in presence. Indian in spirit. A finale gown designed not simply to be seen, but to be remembered," Miss Universe Org wrote on Instagram.

Kaziah Liz Mejo wins Miss Universe India 2026

Meet Kaziah Liz Mejo, Kerala’s 19-year-old Miss Universe India 2026 winner

August 25, 2026 11:51 am

Vaishnavi Gannesh from Tamil Nadu became the 1st runner-up, while Anushri Satavlekar from Gujarat bagged the Miss International India 2026 title as the 2nd runner-up.

Miss Grand Thailand contestant teeth fall

Miss Grand Thailand contestant’s teeth fall mid-introduction; what she did next goes viral: Watch

March 28, 2026 10:24 am

The 18-year-old was in the middle of her introduction during Wednesday’s preliminary round in Bangkok when her dental veneers suddenly came loose.

Lara Dutta with Dia Mirza and Priyanka Chopra

‘We used to call her mom’: Priyanka Chopra and Dia Mirza were once guided by Miss India rival Lara Dutta; how helping others can strengthen your performance

February 03, 2026 5:48 pm

Lara Dutta mentioned that moments of helping others matter to her more than trophies

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LIVA Miss Diva 2024 marks a historical night of fashion, talent and triumph; check out the winners

March 10, 2025 2:18 pm

Indianexpress.com brings to you latest updates on the pageant's triumphs and highlights.

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International Day of the Girl Child: In Delhi, a campaign for education, women's safety

October 11, 2022 8:06 pm

On the occasion of International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated every year on October 11, beauty queens and models from 25 countries took part in a procession in Delhi, wherein they walked with placards and highlighted some pressing issues pertaining to women's safety