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PNN Sri Lanka [Colombo], December 16: Mrs India Pride of the Nation, one of India's most respected and purpose-driven platforms for married women, made its grand international debut with its Season 7 Grand Finale in Colombo, Sri Lanka. For the first time, the iconic pageant stepped beyond Indian borders, creating a landmark moment for the platform and strengthening cultural ties between the two nations. The Grand Finale took place on December 11, 2025, at the prestigious ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo, beginning at 7:00 PM. This international edition was made possible through the valued support of the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau and SriLankan Airlines, whose partnership added global stature, cultural depth, and a warm Sri Lankan welcome to the celebration. This year's edition reached an exciting milestone with a week-long celebration in Sri Lanka, bringing together over 250 accomplished women from across India. Participants underwent curated training sessions, leadership programs, workshops, grooming activities, and cultural showcases that highlighted both Indian diversity and Sri Lankan hospitality. These women represented the modern Indian spirit- confident, compassionate, driven, and rooted in purpose. Their time in Colombo celebrated not just beauty, but identity, leadership, and transformation. Barkha Nangia, Founder and Director of Mrs India Pride of the Nation and Glamour Gurgaon, shared her excitement about this historic move: "Mrs India Pride of the Nation has always been more than a pageant. It is a mission to help women rediscover their strength, identity, and limitless potential. Taking our Grand Finale to Sri Lanka was a symbolic step that showed empowerment has no borders. Every woman who walked our stage represented courage, transformation, and inspiration. This international edition was a celebration of global sisterhood and the extraordinary journeys of women who rise with purpose." Over the years, Mrs India Pride of the Nation grew into a movement that celebrated real women, real stories, and real journeys. It empowered thousands of women to embrace their individuality, rediscover their strength, and step forward as role models in their homes, workplaces, and communities. Season 7 continued this mission on a global stage, sending a strong message: empowerment has no boundaries. The Grand Finale was judged by a distinguished jury comprising Akassh Aggarwal, Lata Sabharwal, Monika Nangia, Namrata Senani Garg and Nazia Khan, the Winner of Mrs World International 2025, whose collective expertise, credibility, and insight brought immense depth and integrity to the evaluation process. Winners - Mrs India Pride of the Nation 2025 * Nazia Khan - Winner, Mrs World International 2025 * Mrs. Sakshi Dhalley - Winner, Mrs. India Pride of the Nation 2025 (Ravishing) * Mrs. Shirley Tiwari - 1st Runner Up, Mrs. India Pride of the Nation 2025 (Charming) * Mrs. Mahasweta Ghosh - 2nd Runner Up, Mrs. India Pride of the Nation 2025 (Enchanting) * Mrs. Anurakti Yadav - 2nd Runner Up, Mrs. India Pride of the Nation 2025 (Ravishing) * Mrs. Nidhi Sharma - 3rd Runner Up, Mrs. India Pride of the Nation 2025 (Enchanting) * Mrs. Era Choppra - 4th Runner Up, Mrs. India Pride of the Nation 2025 (Enchanting)
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
Indore, Sept 28 (PTI) Renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam was on Sunday honoured with the National Lata Mangeshkar Award in Indore for his outstanding contribution to the field of light music. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav presented the award to Nigam at Mangeshkar's birthplace here on her 96th birth anniversary. "Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar took Indian music to new heights with her voice. This award, given in her name, is unique. It is a tribute to the contribution of those artists who have left an indelible mark in the field of music," Yadav said. The state government is honoured to present ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Lata Mangeshkar's journey began in humble surroundings in Indore, 1929, with a passion for music nurtured by her father, Deenanath Mangeshkar. After his untimely death, she stepped up at just 13 to support her family, soon captivating the nation with her extraordinary voice. For more than 70 years, Lata Mangeshkar was more than just a singer; she was the essence of Indian music. Known lovingly as the "Nightingale of India," her voice woven through times of celebration, grief, joy, and introspect ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): In a grand and culturally vibrant ceremony held here on Sunday, chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav conferred the National Lata Mangeshkar Award (2025) on playback singer Sonu Nigam. The event, organized by the department of culture in collaboration with the Indore district administration, took place at Lata Mangeshkar Auditorium on the occasion of the legendary singer's birth anniversary. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said, "Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar elevated Indian music to new heights with her divine voice. This award in her name is a unique tribute to ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The BJP rushed to the defence of the state government over its decision to introduce Hindi as an optional language for Classes 1 to 5 after the Thackeray cousins announced their decision to hold a joint morcha against "imposition" of Hindi in state schools.CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Marathi is compulsory, Hindi is optional. "Basically, students can learn any Indian language. We have accepted the three-language policy. When NE was introduced, the Uddhav Thackeray govt was in office. An 18-member committee was set up to study the policy, and in 2021 the Thackeray govt accepted i ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India largest early talent platform, trusted by over 6 Crore users and AICTE while Venture Catalyst is India lea ...Read More >
New Delhi: Compared with last year, murders rose by 4% this year between Jan and June, according to Delhi Police, though the crime data for the period showed that overall, there was a decrease of 8.4% in criminal cases.The data listed 250 murders in the current year, marking a slight increase compared with the 241 murders in the first six months of the previous year. A senior officer disclosed that the majority of this year's murders were unpremeditated, spur-of-the-moment actions, triggered by disputes, personal vendetta and longstanding enmity.The data also showed that 1,29,693 criminal case ...Read More >