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Mumbai, March 9 (Ians) India’s hopes of winning the coveted Miss World 2024 title came crashing after Miss India Sini Shetty failed to make it to the Top 4 of the beauty pageant, here on Saturday.

Sini was asked about the role of social media in the empowerment of women across the globe, and it seems like the judges’ panel wasn’t too impressed with her answer.

She said that social media has the power to change the world, adding that it has led to increasing participation of women in different fields.

She also said that social media has the power to place the world on a progressive path.

India eventually lost to Yasmina Zaytoun of Lebanon in the Asia and Oceania category.

The top four countries still in contention for the title are Trinidad and Tobago, Botswana, the Czech Republic, and Lebanon.

Producer-director Karan Johar is hosting the event along with...

Mumbai, March 9 (Ians) Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who graced the Miss World 2024 grand finale in Mumbai on Saturday, remembered how her mother, Poonam Sinha, had participated in Miss India, but she did not make it to the top three positions.

Sonakshi was speaking with show host Karan Johar at the event. She gave a shoutout to her mom from the stage as she narrated Poonam Sinha’s story and said, “Look Maa, I am at the Miss World stage!”

The actress will soon be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series, ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’.

Meanwhile, India has secured a place in the Top 8 of the beauty pageant. Miss India Sini Shetty, a product marketing executive from Mumbai, is competing with participants from seven countries.

The other countries still in contention for the coveted Miss World 2024 title are Botswana, Brazil, Czech Republic, England, Lebanon, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uganda.

Mumbai, March 9 (Ians) The Top 12 participants have been named at the Miss World 2024 here, with Miss India Sini Shetty making the list.

The other countries that made it to the Top 12 list included Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Botswana, Mauritius, Uganda, the Czech Republic, England, Spain, Australia, and Lebanon.

Producer-director Karan Johar is hosting the event along with the winner of Miss World 2013, Megan Young.

The Miss World 2024 is being held at the Jio Convention Centre in the Bkc area of Mumbai. This beauty pageant is returning to India after 28 years.

The event will see Miss World 2023 Karolina Bielawska of Poland crowning her successor.

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Mumbai, March 9 (Ians) Lucia Begic from Croatia won the ‘sports round’ at the Miss World 2024 in Mumbai on Saturday.

Prior to Lucia’s entry on the grand stage, a pre-recorded audio-visual of all the contestants participating in sport events was played for the audience at the venue and the ones watching the live stream.

Earlier, taking to her Instagram, Lucia wrote ecstatically: “What a journey! I am out of words. I feel like three weeks have passed in a second … .”

Lucia was pronounced the winner of the round by the event host Karan Johar. The filmmaker and talk show host is presenting the event along with Megan Young, Miss World 2013 winner.

India is being represented by Mumbai-born Sini Shetty, who has her roots in Karnataka.

The competition sees 112 participants in action. Miss World 2023 Karolina Bielawska of Poland will crown her successor at the ongoing grand finale.

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Mumbai, March 9 (Ians) Playback singer Shaan, who is known for chartbuster tracks like ‘Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh’, ‘Wo Ladki Hai Kahan’, ‘Socha Nahin Tha’, ‘Chaand Sifarish’ and several others, performed live at the stage of Miss World 2024 in Mumbai on Saturday.

The singer, who currently hosts the radio show ‘Crazy For Kishore’, performed the song ‘Tu Aaj Ki Naari Hai’ as he was accompanied by the participants of Miss World.

After his performance, he called the official designer of the Miss World 2024, Archana Kochhar. The designer shared that the silk used for the outfits of all the participants is cultivated without killing any organism and every design is a humane design.

Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar is hosting the 2024 edition of Miss World event along with Megan Young, who is the winner of 2013 Miss World.

India is being represented by Mumbai-born Sini Shetty, who has her roots in Karnataka.

The competition witnesses 112 participants.

Mumbai, March 9 (Ians) Leticia Frota from Brazil won the ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ round of the Miss World 2024 in Mumbai on Saturday.

Leticia was pronounced as the winner of the round by Bollywood bigwig, and event host Karan Johar for her service to the community.

KJo, who is hosting the event along with Megan Young, the winner of 2013 Miss World, donned a black tuxedo with shimmery shoulders and black pants.

This time around the beauty pageant is returning to India after 28 years.

Mumbai-born Sini Shetty, who has her roots in Karnataka, is representing India at the beauty pageant.

The competition witnesses 112 participants. Miss World 2023 Karolina Bielawska of Poland will crown her successor at the finale in Mumbai on Saturday.

The event is being held at the Jio World Convention Centre in the Bkc area of Mumbai.

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Mumbai, March 9 (Ians) Bollywood producer-director Karan Johar, who is hosting the finale of Miss World 2024 in the Bkc area of Mumbai, has said that hosting the event makes him feel like the “king of the world”.

The Dharma head-honcho graced the stage and opened the event along with fellow host Megan Young, the winner of 2013 Miss World.

Addressing 112 participants and the guests at the event, KJo took a leaf from the dialogue of the Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet-starrer ‘Titanic’ in which the actor says, “I feel like the king of the world”, KJo said being in the company of beauty pageant contenders at the world stage, he truly feels like the ‘King of the World”, and that he is only “a mere mortal” among the ladies at the event.

For the event, KJo donned a black tuxedo with shimmery shoulders and black pants.

This time around the beauty...

Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar, who most recently directed the Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt-starrer ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, arrived at the Red Carpet of the Miss World 2024 in swag. He arrived at the event after actresses Pooja Hegde and Kriti Sanon in the Bkc area of Mumbai on Saturday.

The producer-director is hosting the event along with the winner of Miss World 2013 Megan Young.

For the event, KJo looked dapper in a black tuxedo with shimmery shoulders and black pants.

Meanwhile, Miss World 2024 will be held at the Jio Convention Centre in the Bkc area of Mumbai on Saturday from 8:00 pm.

This time around the beauty pageant is returning to India after 28 years.

Mumbai-born Sini Shetty, who has her roots in Karnataka, is representing India at the beauty pageant.

The competition will witness participants from across 140 countries. It’s a culmination of the ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ segment,...

The Red Carpet of the Miss World 2024 is turning out to be a starry affair as after actresses Pooja Hegde and Kriti Sanon made a splashing entry at the event in the Bkc area of Mumbai on Saturday. The actress was recently seen in the theatrical film ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ opposite Shahid Kapoor. She played a humanoid robot Sifra in the film.

For the event, Kriti was dressed in a green-coloured off-shoulder gown with matching stilettos. She tied her hair in a bun.

On the work front, she will be next seen in ‘Crew’ in which she will share the screen with Tabu and Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Meanwhile, Miss World 2024 will be held at the Jio Convention Centre in the Bkc area of Mumbai on Saturday from 8:00 pm.

This time around the beauty pageant is returning to India after 28 years.

The event will be hosted by...

The Red Carpet of Miss World 2024, actress Pooja Hegde, who was last seen in the Salman Khan-starrer ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’, arrived at the Red Carpet of Miss World 2024 in the Bkc area of Mumbai on Saturday. The actress was dressed in a shimmery magenta coloured gown with sheer sleeves and matching stilettos for the event. She left her tresses open and wavy.

The actress will judge the finale of the competition.

The actress also interacted with the paparazzi briefly at the event.

She said, “I feel that life has come full circle because I was a runner-up at the pageant but today, I’m judging the pageant. My best wishes to the participants and whoever wins the competition but if someone doesn’t win, it’s not like their story is over. It’s your story and you decide what happens in your story. Continue to...

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Screen Australia has received 452 applications - the most applications ever received for any funding program - for Brilliant Stories and Brilliant Careers, the two programs announced last December under the Gender Matters initiative..

334 female-led creative teams applied for Brilliant Stories, according to a Screen Australia statement..

Successful applicants for Brilliant Stories will receive up to $100,000 for feature films; up to $50,000 for teams to develop an inventive concept into a scripted television series of any genre or budget size; and up to $50,000 for scripted online and interactive projects.

The Brilliant Careers fund is for proposals of up to $250,000 that generate sustainable careers in the screen industry for women; identify gaps in career development pathways for female creatives; and support slates of projects and businesses that connect content to audiences..

118 companies from all around Australia applied for this program, Screen Australia said.

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In just a few days, we will be crowning the new Miss World 2014 winner. On Sunday, 122 of the most beautiful women in world will take the stage to compete for the coveted title, which is currently being held by last year's winner, Miss Philippines Megan Young. The beauty pageant, which was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951, will return to it's birthplace of London for this year's competition. But before we start placing our bets on which country will walk away with the crown, let's take a look back at some photos from the Miss World Competition through the years, from witnessing the different bathing suits, crowns and beauty rituals to getting a glimpse at some behind-the-scenes...

New Delhi, April 6: Bollywood's glamorous celebrities recently descended and sizzled on the red carpet of 'Miss India 2014' in Mumbai.

The panel of judges at the 51st edition of Miss India included actors Abhay Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vidyut Jamwal, Aditi Rao Hydari, Malaika Arora Khan, fashion designer Manish Malhotra, boxer Vijender Singh, rapper Honey Singh and Miss World 2013 Megan Young.

Also present at the event was former beauty queen and veteran actress Zeenat Aman.

"I am being felicitated here because I was one of the first Femina Miss India winners that came into Bollywood and was very successful, so.

It started with 86 ladies, but on Nov. 9 the panel of judges narrowed it down to one beautiful, lucky winner. After all the girls from every corner of the world showed off their best beauty, evening, and swimsuit looks at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Gabriela Isler was named 2013′s Miss Universe!

Gabriela Isler is officially on top of the universe after being crowned Miss Universe 2013! The flamenco dancer triumphed over women from 85 other countries — that tiara must feel amazing on her head! — to inherit the crown from Olivia Culpo from the United States. So, do you think Gabriela deserved to win?

Gabriela Isler Wins Miss Universe 2013

The gorgeous 25-year-old from Venezuela certainly grabbed the judges and audience’s attention with her magnetic, stunning looks throughout the night. She stole the show in a stunning dress during the evening wear segment of the contest.

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She then...

A new Miss Universe was crowned on Nov. 9 and after 86 very worthy ladies from around the world took their chances in the competition, Gabriela Isler from Venezuela was chosen. Now find out everything you need to know about this South American beauty!

Gabriela Isler was a sight of perfection in Moscow, Russia on Nov. 9 as she beamed while making her first walk as Miss Universe 2013. As the beauty queen from Venezuela embarks on an amazing year, here are the things you need to know about her!

Gabriela Isler: 5 Things To Know

1. Call Her Gabriela… Or Molly

Okay, so first things first — Gabriela’s full name is Maria Gabriela Isler. She went by Gabriela for the pageant, but in her personal life she also goes by Maria, or Molly as a nickname.

2. Catch Her On TV

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In Venezuela at least. With a degree in management and marketing,...

How inspiring! Kristina, 25, was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer in June. However, she’s refusing to allow the disease to deter her dreams of running for Miss Arizona! Read on for more details.

Beauty Kristina Anderson, who resides in Scottsdale, Ariz., has made lots of headway prepping for the Miss Arizona USA pageant on Nov. 29. With a new evening gown, interview dress and earrings that she plans to wear on the day of competition, she isn’t letting cancer stop her from looking stunning!

Kristina Anderson Undergoing Chemotherapy Before Miss Arizona Pageant

The beauty contestant started chemotherapy for a rare form of ovarian cancer three weeks ago, and lost her hair. She’s been wearing scarves and wigs on her head for pageant prep, instead.

“I have to get used to my new look,” Kristina told Today.com.

Although Anderson’s chemotherapy process has taken time away...

The newest Miss World, Megan Young from The Philippines, looked stunning as she accepted her sash and tiara on Sept. 28. Find out how to get her pageant look below!

Megan Young has been crowned Miss World! The United States-born stunner moved to the Philippines when she was 10 years old. Although she’s naturally gorgeous, we especially loved her on-stage makeup look. Get her beauty below!

Megan Young: Miss World’s Beauty — Get Her Stunning Stage Look

Megan wore a natural lip on stage as she accepted her title. Her skin was flawless and glowing with a pretty blush accentuating her cheeks.

Her hair was sleek and slicked into a big, high bun. Her hairstyle was the perfect look to wear with a crown!

The main focus of her beauty look was her pretty smoky eye!

To get a look like Megan, we like using Dior’s 3 Couleurs Smoky Eye Palette in Smoky Navy.

You’ve seen the gorgeous new Miss World on stage in sparkly dresses and a tiara, now find out who she Really is!

Megan Young, Miss Philippines, defeated 127 contestants from around the globe to claim the title of Miss World 2013 on Sept. 28. On the first day of her year-long reign as pageant queen, let’s find out all about the woman behind the tiara.

Megan Young: 5 Things To Know About The New Miss World

1. She May Be Miss Philippines, But She’s From America!

Just more proof that the United States brews the best women, am I right? Megan, 23, was actually born in Alexandra, Va. to a Filipino mother and an American father, according to the Guardian Express. Her family moved to the Philippines when she was 10 years old.

2. She’s A TV Star

You won’t see Megan on any American television, but she launched her career in...

Crowned Miss World on Indonesia’s resort Island of Bali, the magnificent Megan Young formerly known as “Miss Philippines” accepted the weight of her new position today (September 28) with much more than a smile.

"I promise to be the best Miss World ever," said 23-year-old Young after her victory at the 63rd annual pageant. The final competition consisted of 127 women, who presented themselves wearing immaculate gowns, shimmering with glittery adornments.

In related news, Indonesia's government reportedly announced in early September that the final would be moved from the outskirts of the capital, Jakarta, and instead held on the Hindu-dominated resort island of Bali, where earlier rounds were taking place, on account of protests from the Islamic Defenders Front.

However, the final crowning went on without interruption, and a large number of Filipino fans who traveled with the new “Miss World” celebrated by waving the country's flag for all to see.

Miss Philippines contestant Megan Young was crowned Miss World 2013 in Bali on Saturday, winning the title following weeks of controversy. The 23-year-old, Us-born winner moved to the Philippines at age 10, and she beat 126 other contestants before promising to be "the best Miss World ever." Miss France Marine Lorphelin was the pageant's first runner-up, with Miss Ghana Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter as the second runner-up. Miss World, the longest-running international beauty pageant, was originally supposed to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, but protests from a conservative Muslim group triggered a last-minute change of location. Calling it a "whore contest," some Muslims in Indonesia - the world's most populous Muslim country - highlighted the swimsuit portion as particularly offensive, so pageant organizers requested that this year's Miss World contestants trade swimsuits for beachwear. Take a look at some of the best photos from the 2013 pageant. View Slideshow ›...

Congratulations, Megan Young! The 23-year-old U.S. native was named Miss World 2013 on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Bali, Indonesia.  "No words!" Young said after her big win, according to CNN. "Thank you so much for everyone for choosing me. I promise to be the best Miss World ever." Young looked radiant, donning a pale pink glittery gown, as she received her crown from Miss World 2012, Yu Wenxia. Miss France, Marine Lorphelin was the first runner-up and Miss Ghana, Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter, was the second runner-up. According to her biography on the Miss World website, Young moved to the Philippines when she was 10 years old. The brunette beauty is currently...

She did it! The 23-year-old Us native could barely contain her excitement when her name was announced and she was crowned Miss World on Sept. 28 in Bali, Indonesia.

Miss Philippines Megan Young is officially on top of the world! After a pageant that featured contestants from 127 countries, Megan was named the winner and crowned Miss World 2013.

Miss Philippines Wins Miss World 2013

“I promise to be the best Miss World ever,” Megan said after winning Miss World 2013, a pageant that has been put on for 63 years. Megan was clearly emotional after the big announcement, covering her mouth with her hands and smiling uncontrollably.

Though she’s Miss Philippines, Megan was actually born in America — Alexandria, Virginia to be exact — where she lived until the age of 10, according to New York Daily News. She has appeared on Filipino television shows and has even been a TV host, but pageants are her true calling,...

Miss Philippines, Megan Young, was crowned Miss World on Saturday amid tight security on Indonesia's resort island of Bali, where the contest's final round was moved following protests by Muslim hardliner groups. "I promise to be the best Miss World ever," Young, 23, said after winning the 63rd annual event, as a large number of Filipino fans who traveled with her celebrated by jumping and waving the country's flag. Despite threats from the Islamic Defenders Front to disrupt the contest, police said no rallies were staged Saturday. The group has demonstrated for weeks, calling for the government to cancel the pageant...

Bali, Sep 28: Megan Young from Philippines was crowned Miss World 2013 here Saturday. The second place went to Miss France Marine Lorphelin and third to Miss Ghana Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter.

The 23-year-old defeated 126 contestants including Miss India Navneet Kaur Dhillon, who could only make her way to top 20, to clinch the crown.

The 63rd edition of the beauty pageant was judged by prominent faces like British television executive producer and director Ken Warwick and chairman of Miss World organisation Julia Morley. Vineet Jain, managing director of India's media group Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., was also.

Jason Paul Laxamana's satire Astro Mayabang is about titular Astro (Arron Villaflor, who very ably inhabits the role with equal parts arrogance and vulnerability), an Angeles City local who literally wears his nationalism with shirts, jackets, caps, and rubber shoes bearing Philippine emblems, who it seems is the film's singular joke. His oft-mouthed mantra is a not-so-accurate list of Filipinos or men and women with Filipino blood, no matter how little, who have made an impact, no matter how little, on the world. He berates a Caucasian tourist for not giving alms to one of the many mendicants in the city when the United States has colonized the Philippines for several decades leading to its very visible poverty, only to be told off by the tourist that he is not American, but British. He is supposedly supportive of locally produced music but buys his music from pirates. Simply put,...