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The Print
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
Miss World contestants showcase their brilliance in Talent Grand Finale, Miss Indonesia tops contest
Miss Indonesia, with piano music, topped the contest, followed by Miss Cameroon (singing) and Miss Italy (balllet dance), an official release said. From piano music to the Bollywood hit number 'Dhol Baje', the beauty contestants captivated the audience with their brilliance during the event. Hyderabad, May 22 (PTI) The Miss World 2025 contestants lit up the stage with their mesmerising performances during the Talent Grand Finale event on Thursday. Miss India Nandini Gupta stole the show with her performance of the 'Dhol Baje' song from the film 'Ram Leela'. The 24 contestants dazzled the audience by performing a Telugu song 'Ranu Bombayki Ranu'. Earlier in the day, the Miss World contestants got a taste of Telangana's rich cultural heritage during a visit to state-run 'Shilparamam' arts and crafts village here, where they immersed themselves in traditional art forms such as pottery, painting, and folk dance. Nestled in the heart of Hyderabad's bustling IT hub, Shilparamam is a unique crafts village envisioned to preserve and celebrate India's diverse artisanal legacy. Created as a haven for traditional arts, crafts, folklore, and cultural performances, it offers a harmonious blend of rural charm and environmental architecture. The Miss World delegates explored the vibrant artisan stalls and took a curated walk through the Village Museum, which displays life-sized models of traditional Indian homes and rural lifestyles. The breezy morning provided the perfect setting for the visit, with melodious flute and mridangam performances by local artistes adding to the festive atmosphere. While some participants tried their hand at pottery and painting, others interacted with children dressed as Lord Krishna and his Gopis (companions). Other contestants immersed themselves in the intricate process of Cheriyal mask painting – a vivid and rare folk-art tradition unique to Telangana. A few participants opted for basket weaving using natural fibres and learning age-old techniques passed down through generations. These 10–15-minute sessions offered the delegates a rare, tactile connection to India's enduring craft heritage and highlighted the precision, patience, and artistry that define each medium. Several beauty queens also joined local women, grooving to Kolatam, a folk art typically performed during temple festivals. One of the most touching moments of the visit was a brief but joyful participation in 'Bathukamma', the floral festival intrinsic to Telangana's cultural identity. The contestants joined in the traditional dance around carefully arranged flower stacks, celebrating the essence of womanhood and community. Adding a meaningful dimension to the visit, the delegates interacted with the members of women Self Help Groups (SHGs), who have been empowered through skill-based livelihoods centred around indigenous crafts. A brief presentation showcased the impact of these women-led initiatives in sustaining traditional crafts and uplifting local economy. As a gesture of appreciation and cultural exchange, handcrafted gift hampers were presented to each contestant. The visitors were also introduced to 'Haridasus', folk singers in distinctive attire who sing devotional songs during the harvest festival of Sankranti. Later, the Miss World contestants visited the Telangana government's social welfare residential school at the Victoria Home here, a Nizam-era palace, and interacted with the students there. The contestants exhorted the students to dream big and work hard to realise them. They joined the students in the cultural programmes performed on the occasion. The Miss World 2025 pageant kicked off with a grand ceremony in Hyderabad on May 10 and will continue until May 31. Leveraging the event, the Telangana government devised an elaborate action plan to showcase the state as a hub of tourism and investment. As part of this vision, the contestants toured major attractions across the state, including the iconic Charminar here, UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ramappa Temple in Mulugu district, famous Narasimha temple in Yadagirigutta and a 700-year-old Banyan tree in neighbouring Mahabubnagar district. PTI SJR SJR KH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Miss World 2025 Contestants visit KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 21 (ANI): Impressed with the disruptive Breast Cancer advocacy initiatives spearheaded by Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation & KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases, a focused group of Miss World 2025 contestants representing five Nations visited the centres of excellence at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Telangana, today. Welcoming the gathering, Dr B Bhaskar Rao, Chairman of KIMS Group of Hospitals, said, 'A very warm welcome to the Miss World 2025 delegation visiting the Institute. Whatever Dr Raghu Ram undertakes, he accomplishes his goals with a 100% success rate. Having watched him closely for nearly two decades, I can vouch for this. His unwavering love for his mother and motherland brought him back from the UK to India, where he has been working with missionary zeal to transform breast cancer care through countless innovative initiatives. I extend my best wishes to him and anticipate many more milestones in his tireless service to the nation,' as the organisers shared in a press note. The Miss World 2025 Delegation was led by Julia Morley, the Chairman and CEO of Miss World Limited, who paid rich tributes to the various innovative Breast Cancer advocacy initiatives spearheaded by Usha Lakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation & KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases, KIMS Hospitals over the past 18 Years. Addressing the Healthcare Professionals gathered at the Centre, Julia Morley said, 'Dr Raghu Ram has demonstrated extraordinary leadership by conceiving, designing, and establishing South Asia's first purpose-built and comprehensive Breast Health Centre in Hyderabad. It is indeed heart-warming to learn about his pioneering breast cancer advocacy initiatives aimed at Early Detection, which have made a significant and meaningful difference to the lives of scores of women for well over 18 years.' He continued, 'In many ways, he is a perfect example of a 'Living Bridge' between the United Kingdom and India and has been replicating the best of British practices in an earnest endeavour to improve breast cancer care in India' Nandini Gupta (Miss India 2025) - Business Management Executive, Hannah Johns (Miss Northern Ireland 2025) - Nurse, Issie Princesse (Miss Cameroon -Central Africa) - Breast cancer advocate, Dr Neomi Milne (Miss Guadeloupe 2025- France) - Doctor & Dr Idil Bilgen (USA) - Radiation Oncology trainee paid glowing tributes to Dr Raghu Ram for gaining inspiration from his mother, Dr Ushalakshmi's breast cancer journey and creating the much-needed breast cancer awareness in the country where more than 60% are present in advanced stages with poor survival. They shared their perspectives and their role in improving breast cancer care in their respective Countries. Addressing the gathering, Dr P. Raghu Ram, Founding Director of KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases & Founder and Chairman of Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation said 'My heartfelt thanks to Ms Julia Morley and the Miss World contestants for creating the time to spend quality time at KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases and for their heart-warming remarks to my power presentation that showcased the unique and impactful initiatives that have been championed by me over the past 18 years. My mother's breast cancer journey has been my inspiration, and I fold my hands in gratitude to my Colleagues, friends and the Government for their unstinting help, support & guidance, all along. Early detection of Breast cancer saves lives, and I dedicate my life to my mission to improve breast cancer care in my motherland.' Miss World 2025 grand finale is set to take place on May 31, 2025. (ANI)
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Miss World contestants visit Kims Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases
Hyderabad: Miss World 2025 Contestants from India, United Kingdom, France, Cameroon and USA visited KIMS- Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases in Hyderabad. Miss World Organisation CEO Julia Morley and contestants commended Dr Raghu Ram for his disruptive initiatives to improve breast cancer care in India over the past 18 years. Addressing the healthcare professionals gathered at the Centre, Julia Morley said, 'Dr Raghu Ram has demonstrated extraordinary leadership for having conceived, designed and established South Asia's first purpose-built and comprehensive Breast Health Centre in Hyderabad. It is indeed heart-warming to learn about his pioneering breast cancer advocacy initiatives aimed at early detection, which has made significant and meaningful difference to scores of lives of women for well over 18 years. In many ways he is a perfect example of a 'Living Bridge' between the United Kingdom and India and has been replicating the best of British practices in an earnest endeavour to improve breast cancer care in India.' Contestants including Nandini Gupta (Miss India 2025) Issie Princesse (Miss Cameroon – Central Africa) Dr Neomi Milne (Miss Guadeloupe 2025 – France) – Doctor and Dr Idil Bilgen (USA) – Radiation Oncology trainee paid glowing tributes to Dr Raghu Ram for gaining inspiration from his mother, Dr Ushalakshmi's breast cancer journey and creating the much needed breast cancer awareness in the country where more than 60 per cent are in their advanced stages with poor survival. All of them said that they would take back with them the learnings from today's brilliant power point presentation from Dr Raghu Ram and try to incorporate the initiatives implemented by Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation in their motherland.
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Miss World 2025 contestants advocate for breast cancer awareness
Five contestants of the Miss World 2025 pageant, including Miss India Nandini Gupta, visited KIMS Hospitals and the KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases here on Tuesday evening. The visit focussed on encouraging contestants to engage with meaningful social causes during the pageant's India leg. Joining Miss India were Miss Northern Ireland Hannah Johns, Miss Cameroon Issie Princesse, Miss Guadeloupe Neomi Milne, and Miss Turkey Idil Bilgen. The delegation was welcomed by B. Bhaskar Rao, chairman and managing director of KIMS Hospitals. 'A very warm welcome to the Miss World 2025 delegation visiting our institute,' he said, expressing his appreciation for the contestants' interest in healthcare initiatives. P. Raghu Ram, founding director of the KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases, addressed the gathering with an emotional account of his 18-year-long journey dedicated to breast cancer awareness and care in India. 'The foundation's work, inspired by my mother's own battle with breast cancer, has received support from colleagues, friends, and the government. Early detection saves lives and I have dedicated my life to improving breast cancer care in my motherland.' During the event, the contestants shared personal stories of losing loved ones to cancer and how those experiences shaped their desire to take up impactful causes. Through their involvement in 'Beauty with a Purpose', they have each launched projects in their home countries aimed at improving public health and cancer awareness.
