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The Print
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
Elegance, insight mark grand finale of Miss World Head-to-Head challenge
The Head-to-Head Challenge, a key segment of the Miss World Festival, offers a global platform for contestants to voice their views on critical social issues. Two participants from each continent were selected for the final round, from which one winner per continent advanced to the Top Ten, a press release from the organisers said on Friday. Hyderabad, May 24 (PTI) The grand finale of the Head-to-Head challenge at the 72nd Miss World festival here was marked by elegance and thoughtful discussion. Twenty five contestants — five each from Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, and the Americas and Caribbean — showcased their eloquence, commitment, and vision for social change during the prestigious event. To a question on 'Promoting Telangana to the World,' Miss Turkey highlighted the state as a hub of technology and medical innovation. 'It is a vibrant state of progress, prioritizing women's rights, safety, and education. Telangana sends a powerful message to the world —of empowerment, innovation, and gender equality,' she said. Miss Wales remarked, 'This is my second visit, and what stands out most is the warmth of the people. I will invite my country to experience Telangana's rich culture firsthand.' 'Telangana's people are true to their culture. I received many gifts and stories that reflect their authenticity. 'Beauty with a Purpose' is not just a cause– Telangana embodies that spirit,' said Miss Zambia. Miss Trinidad & Tobago added, 'My country is known as the land of sunshine — and I want to extend that warmth to Telangana. This land radiates kindness, culture, and connection.' The Head-to-Head Challenge at the 72nd Miss World Festival powerfully showcased how beauty, purpose, intellect, and cultural pride converge to create a global voice for change, the release added. 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 has 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 GDK SA ROH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Deccan Herald
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Elegance, insight mark grand finale of Miss World Head-to-Head challenge
Miss Wales, Miss Turkey, Miss Trinidad & Tobago, and Miss Zambia were crowned Head-to-Head continental winners.
The Print
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
Miss World contest: Wales, Turkey, Trinidad & Tobago, Zambia win Head-to-Head continental titles
The Head-to-Head Challenge, a key segment of the Miss World Festival, offers a global platform for contestants to voice their views on critical social issues. Two participants from each continent were selected for the final round, from which one winner per continent advanced to the Top Ten, a press release from the organisers said. Hyderabad, May 23 (PTI) The grand finale of the Head-to-Head challenge at the 72nd Miss World Festival was held on Friday with splendor and intellect with 25 contestants — five each from Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, and the Americas and Caribbean — showcasing their eloquence, advocacy, and social vision during this prestigious event. To a question on 'Promoting Telangana to the World,' Miss Turkey highlighted the state as a hub of technology and medical innovation. 'It is a vibrant state of progress, prioritizing women's rights, safety, and education. Telangana sends a powerful message to the world —of empowerment, innovation, and gender equality,' she said. Miss Wales remarked, 'This is my second visit, and what stands out most is the warmth of the people. I will invite my country to experience Telangana's rich culture firsthand.' 'Telangana's people are true to their culture. I received many gifts and stories that reflect their authenticity. 'Beauty with a Purpose' is not just a cause– Telangana embodies that spirit,' said Miss Zambia. Miss Trinidad & Tobago added, 'My country is known as the land of sunshine — and I want to extend that warmth to Telangana. This land radiates kindness, culture, and connection.' The Head-to-Head Challenge at the 72nd Miss World Festival powerfully showcased how beauty, purpose, intellect, and cultural pride converge to create a global voice for change, the release added. 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 has 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 GDK SA This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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.
India Today
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Why show Miss World contestants Telangana's security operations, asks BRS
Miss World 2025 contestants visited the Telangana Police Integrated Command and Control Centre (TGICCC) and the state Secretariat on Sunday as part of the ongoing 72nd Miss World competition being held in the state. The high-profile publicised tour, however, has drawn criticism from the Opposition party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).The visit, reportedly aimed at showcasing Telangana's public safety infrastructure, began with a ceremonial escort, a pipe band performance, and a dog show by the police's K9 unit. Contestants were also shown an arms exhibition and given a tour of the high-tech TGICCC facility, which integrates AI, data analytics, and emergency response systems. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World (@missworld)advertisementJulia Morley, CEO of the Miss World Organisation, praised Telangana's commitment to safety and innovation, calling the centre 'a shining example' of how technology and policing can work together to ensure public the contestants visited the Telangana Secretariat, where they were welcomed with local snacks and a drone show narrating the city's legacy and the leadership of Chief Minister A Revanth the BRS questioned the relevance of the leader Krishank in a post on social media platform X, questioned the rationale behind giving Miss World contestants access to such a critical security facility. 'Why should Miss Turkey and other Miss World beauty contestants be shown and explained advanced Security Systems in the topmost office 'Police Command Control' of Telangana?' he posted on X. advertisement The visit also comes just days after a video showing local Telangana women assisting Miss World contestants in washing their feet at the historic Ramappa Temple sparked a political parties, including the BRS and BJP, slammed the Congress-led state government for allegedly insulting Indian women and reviving colonial-era attitudes. The footage, reportedly filmed in Mulugu district, showed local women, believed to be volunteers, rinsing and drying the feet of the contestants as part of a purification ritual before temple entry. IN THIS STORY#Telangana
