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India.com
3 days ago
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Miss World 2025: Meet Nandini Gupta, India's representative, who missed to make it to top 8
Finally, the much-anticipated event of Miss World 2025 came to an end with Opal Suchata being crowned at the beauty pageant. The event had 108 contestants, with Nandini Gupta representing India. Nandini came a long way, but despite her 100 per cent efforts, she couldn't make it to the top 8. Though Nandini couldn't get crowned, the internet is pouring all the love and appreciation for taking the nation to this level. Who is Nandini Gupta? India's contender at the finale, Nandini Gupta, won the Femina Miss India World 2023 title. She is 21 years old and comes from the city of Kota. Gupta holds a degree in Business Management. She completed her schooling from Saint Paul's Senior Secondary School in Mumbai and then went to Lala Lajpat Rai College to pursue her passion for business and leadership. In her family, Nandini's father is a farmer and her mother is a homemaker. Gupta is the eldest among her siblings and has a younger sister. 'I grew up playing in the fields of mustard, millets, and black chickpeas,' she told SheThePeople in an interview. In the same interview with Femina, Nandini revealed that apart from business management, she also dreamed of becoming Miss World. She said, 'As a 10-year-old, I always wanted to compete in Femina Miss India when I wanted the crown for its beauty. But as I grew old, I realised it is just much more than the crown; it's a journey that only a few get to experience. A platform that gives you wings to fly high. Femina Miss India is a place which makes an ordinary girl extraordinary, keeping her simplicity intact.' Needless to say, Nandini has proved herself to be an inspiration for many young women out there.
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
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- Khaleej Times
Miss World 2025: Miss Brazil, Miss Canada touch down in Hyderabad
With the Miss World 2025 pageant just around the corner, excitement is building as contestants from across the world begin to arrive in Hyderabad. Among the first to land were Jessica Scandiuzzi Pedroso of Brazil and Emma Deanna Cathryn Morrison of Canada. Both beauty queens were warmly welcomed by Telangana state government officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) with the traditional hospitality the region is known for. The 72nd edition of the Miss World competition, set to take place on May 31, 2025, at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, is already generating tremendous buzz. The pageant, which will feature contestants from more than 100 countries, marks the second consecutive year that India will host the prestigious event. Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic, the reigning Miss World, will crown her successor at the culmination of the grand event. India's representative at Miss World 2025, Femina Miss India World 2023, Nandini Gupta, has already begun her rigorous preparations for the global stage. The young beauty queen from Kota, Rajasthan, is focused on delivering her best performance at the competition. In a recent conversation with ANI, Nandini shared insights into her intense training schedule, emphasising the importance of representing India on such a prestigious platform. "I am training rigorously to shine on the world stage. Every day, I am learning a lot about Telangana, Hyderabad, and what the city has to offer," she said. Nandini also expressed her excitement about the event's significance for the state of Telangana, particularly in terms of its potential to boost the local economy, promote tourism, and showcase the region's rich culture. "Miss World is happening in India for the second consecutive time, and it is a moment of pride," she added. Earlier this year, Miss World 2023, Krystyna Pyszkova, along with Julia Morley, Chairperson and CEO of the Miss World Organisation, visited Hyderabad to review the event's arrangements. Krystyna shared her enthusiasm for the upcoming competition in India, highlighting the country's vibrant culture and its growing significance in the Miss World journey. Speaking to ANI, Pyszkova said, "I love the Indian sparkle that the last edition had, and it will be just amazing this time as well. India has a lot to offer, and I'm looking forward to experiencing it all."
India.com
3 days ago
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- India.com
Miss World 2025 crown has 1,770 dazzling diamonds, 18-carat gold, costs more than..., is worth Rs...
You can almost feel the excitement in the Hyderabad air as the final and the toughest round of the Miss World 2025 kicks off. The Interview segment, with the top 40 participants, has already begun and India's Nandini Gupta is among them. Like every year, this time too the Miss World crown will carry a unique value. Fashioned from 1,770 glittering diamonds and weighing 175.49 total carats, along with white gold, it is nearly worth Rs 3 crore. Blue sapphires, which the crown features, symbolises peace, understanding, and loyalty- adding to its charm. But the story doesn't end with the crowning reward. A prize of Rs 1.15 crore will go to the winning contestant, which is more than what was rewarded last year. Still, Julia Morley, CEO of Miss World, emphasises that the main prize lies in serving the world as an ambassador for charitable causes. After all, being part of Miss World is beyond just beauty. Who is representing India at Miss World 2025? Nandini Gupta, a 22-year-old young girl from Kota, Rajasthan, is representing India on the global platform. Coming from a humble background , her father is a farmer from Bhandahera village who owns 200 bighas of land. Nandini garnered fame after winning Femina Miss India title in 2023. She completed her schooling from St. Paul Senior Secondary School in Kota, and is currently pursuing business management from Lala Lajpat Rai College, Mumbai. Nandini has even secured the Asia and Oceania regional round of the Top Model Challenge. With this remarkable win, Nandini is now in the quarter-finals. Julia Morley has even praised her and her terrific social work. Miss World 2025 grand finale is scheduled for May 31 at Hyderabad's Hitex Exhibition Centre, commencing at 10 pm. The winner will be announced at 1am, marking the end of this terrific celebration of beauty, purpose and talent.
India.com
3 days ago
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- India.com
From Mustard Fields To World Stage: Meet 21-Year-Old Nandini Gupta, A Farmer's Daughter Representing India At Miss World 2025 Today
photoDetails english 2908843 As India's representative at Miss World 2025, Nandini Gupta is vying for the prestigious 72nd crown today. Here's everything you need to know about Femina Miss India World 2023, who could bring the title back to India after Manushi Chhillar. Nandini has already secured a spot in the Top 40 out of 108 contestants. Updated:May 31, 2025, 02:01 PM IST Nandini's Humble Background 1 / 8 The 21-year-old hails from Kota, Rajasthan. Her father is a farmer, her mother is a homemaker, and she has a younger sister. 'Grew Up in Mustard Fields' 2 / 8 Describing her modest upbringing, Nandini said, 'I was born in a small village. My father is a farmer, my mother is a homemaker, and I have a younger sister. We also have a little Labrador, Banjo. I grew up playing in fields of mustard, millets, and black chickpeas.' Educational Background 3 / 8 The global beauty pageant contestant completed her schooling at Saint Paul's Senior Secondary School, Mala Road. She holds a degree in Business Management from Lala Lajpat Rai College, Mumbai. 'Always Wanted to Be Miss World' 4 / 8 The Indian contestant revealed she had always dreamt of representing India and becoming Miss World. 'As a 10-year-old, I always wanted to compete in Femina Miss India because I wanted the crown for its beauty. But as I grew older, I realized it's so much more than the crown; it's a journey that only a few get to experience. A platform that gives you wings to fly high. Femina Miss India is a place that makes an ordinary girl extraordinary, while keeping her simplicity intact,' she said. Acting Debut 5 / 8 Gupta made her on-screen debut with a cameo appearance in the 2024 film The Heist, which starred Femina Miss India 2019, Suman Rao. Ratan Tata and Priyanka Chopra: Her Inspirations 6 / 8 According to the Miss India Organisation, Ratan Tata remains a major inspiration in Nandini's life, while Priyanka Chopra is one of the beauty queens who influences her. Social Work 7 / 8 Upholding the beauty pageant's motto of 'Beauty with a Purpose', Nandini launched Project Ekta to bring lasting changes to the lives of people with special abilities. The project strives to foster respect and acceptance for individuals with special needs. Where to Watch and When? 8 / 8 The Grand Finale of Miss World 2025 will be broadcast live from the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad on May 31, 2025, at 6:30 PM IST. It will be available globally via national broadcasters in select countries and on the official Miss World pay-per-view platform, in HD.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Miss World 2025 finale today: Who is Miss India World Nandini Gupta?
Miss World 2025 finale is all set to take place at the HITEX Convention Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana. This year, Nandini Gupta, who won the Femina Miss India World 2023 title, will represent the country in the beauty pageant. Let's know all about the diva who might win the coveted crown for India after Manushi Chhillar won it last in 2017. Also Read | Miss World 2025 finale live stream time and date: When and where to watch Nandini Gupta won the 59th edition of the beauty pageant. She is 21 years old and hails from Kota, one of the biggest coaching hubs in the country for engineering and medical aspirants. The new Miss World India holds a Business Management degree. She studied at Saint Paul's Senior Secondary School, Mala Road, before pursuing a degree in business management from Lala Lajpat Rai College, Mumbai, a choice driven by her passion for business and leadership. A post shared by Nandiniii🕊 (@nandiniguptaa13) Her father is a farmer, her mother a homemaker, and she has a younger sister. 'I grew up playing in the fields of mustard, millets, and black chickpeas,' she told SheThePeople in an interview. From a young age, she dreamed of becoming Miss World. 'As a 10-year-old, I always wanted to compete in Femina Miss India when I wanted the Crown for its beauty. But as I grew old, I realised it is just much more than the crown; it's a journey that only a few get to experience. A platform that gives you wings to fly high. Femina Miss India is a place which makes an ordinary girl extraordinary, keeping her simplicity intact,' she told Femina. According to the Miss India organisation, Ratan Tata is the most influential person in Nandini's life. '[He] does everything for humanity and donates most of it to charity. Loved by Millions and always grounded,' she said in an interview. Additionally, Priyanka Chopra is a beauty queen who inspires her because of her innumerable achievements. The 72nd Miss World, 'featuring 108 contestants from across the globe', will conclude on May 31, 2025, in Hyderabad, Telangana. Krystyna Pyszková, the current Miss World winner from the Czech Republic, will crown her successor. In India, the event will be live-streamed by SonyLIV. The finale is scheduled for Saturday, 1 pm GMT (Greenwich Mean Time Zone), which is Saturday, 6:30 pm IST (Indian Standard Time).
