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Hans India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Ramappa Temple decked up to wow Miss World beauties
Hyderabad: All arrangements have been made by the Mulugu district administration to host the 72nd Miss World beauties, who will be visiting the historical Ramappa Temple in Mulugu district at 4:30 pm on Wednesday. District Collector TS Diwakar said that the arrangements were completed for hosting the beauties who were coming from all over the world to participate in the 72nd Miss World-2025 competition. The Collector said that as many as 35 contestants would leave Hyderabad on Wednesday and reach Haritha Hotel in Mulugu. From there, they will visit the Ramappa temple in traditional costumes. Later, they will watch cultural programmes in the temple premises. He said that various arrangements have been made in this context, including cultural programmes, to explain the historic Ramappa Temple and Kakatiya Dynasty. He emphasised that all facilities have been made so that there is no problem in this visit organised under the name of 'Telangana Zaroor Aana.' The Collector said that there would be a heavy police deployment to prevent any incident. He highlighted that all the officers have completed the work assigned to them in coordination. He said that visitors will not be allowed to the Ramappa temple on the Wednesday in view of the visit of contestants. He asked the devotees to cooperate with the district authorities. He highlighted that flying drone cameras within five kilometers range of Ramappa, a security sight, has been completely banned. The Collector appealed to everyone to cooperate for the success of the programme.
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
A spiritual touch for Miss World contestants
NAGARJUNASAGAR: The air at Nagarjunasagar on Wednesday was thick with excitement as contestants from the Asian and Oceanic regions for the 72nd Miss World title arrived at Buddhavanam. Their visit was carefully timed to coincide with Buddha Purnima so that they got a glimpse of a world that seamlessly blends spiritual calm with ancient grandeur. As their buses rolled in, the contestants, draped in elegance, smiled and waved, greeting onlookers with an enthusiastic chorus of 'Hello World, Telangana Zaroor Aana'. The welcome was a rhythmic affair. Lambadi dancers swirled in traditional attire, escorting the guests into the dormitory area where a meditation session by Buddhist monks awaited. The atmosphere shifted from festive to tranquil as the participants took their seats, ready to engage with the spiritual heart of the occasion. Monk Sangapala, who guided the meditation, shared insights into the session. 'We introduced them to the significance of Buddha Purnima and led them through Buddha Vandana, Dhamma Vandana and Sangha Vandana,' he said. 'They meditated for about five minutes. From where I sat, I could see them absorbed in the moment—it was a genuine spiritual connection.' The heritage trail continued through the sculpted pathways of Buddhacharitha Vanam, where stories from the Buddha's life came alive through stone. At Jataka Park, episodes from the Buddha's past lives sparked quiet reflection, while Dhyana Vanam offered another chance to pause in silence.
Hans India
03-05-2025
- Hans India
TG govt action plan to showcase state during Miss World fete
Hyderabad: As the Miss World official delegation led by CEO Julia Evelyn Morley arrived in the city, the Telangana government has made all arrangements to kickstart the glittering event of 72nd Miss World pageant on a grand scale. With a tag line of 'Telangana Zaroor Aana', the Miss World 72nd edition will start on May 7 followed by a series of cultural programmes from May 12 to 31. Contestants from as many as 120 countries would be participating in the beauty pageant. The officials on Friday gave a grand welcome in Indian tradition to Julia Morley and Miss World officer Kerry and others. According to senior officials, the programmes during the next one month would be to introduce Telangana's culture, history, tourism, spiritual, medical and safety tourism to the world. The government would be making all efforts to attract large-scale investments to Telangana by turning the Miss World pageant into a golden opportunity. With the slogan "All eyes on Telangana!", this event will stand as a milestone in the history of the state. Miss World pageant contestants will be reaching the city from May 2 to May 8. Contestants from around 120 countries will participate in this mega event. On this occasion, special themes and tourist circuits have been created to introduce Telangana culture, history, tourist attractions, medical, safety tourism, Telangana growth story and other specialties to the world. The officials have prepared Miss World 2025 Program itinerary with visits to various tourist destinations. On May 12, the contestants would be on a Buddhist spiritual tour at Buddhavanam and Buddhist Theme Park in Nagarjunasagar. There would be a heritage walk in Hyderabad at Charminar and Lad Bazar to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Hyderabad to the world. On the next day on May 13, the team would be visiting Chowmahalla Palace, which is the symbol of Hyderabad and watch a live music concert. The contestants in Group-1 would be visiting Warangal Heritage on May 14 and witness the Thousand Pillar Temple and Warangal Fort in the historical and spiritual city of Warangal. They would also visit Ramappa Temple, which is recognised as a UNESCO heritage site. They would watch the Perini dance performed there. On May 15, they will be visiting Yadagirigutta Temple as part of the spiritual tourism. Miss World contestants of Group 2 will witness the production and display of handloom textiles in Pochampally as part of the Handloom Experiential Tour. The contestants would be introduced to medical tourism. Medical tourism is undertaken with the aim of attracting patients from different countries. Group-1 Miss World contestants will attend a medical tourism event organized at AIG Hospital in Hyderabad. The specialties of modern hospitals in Hyderabad will be explained to the contestants. On May 16, they would visit the Pillalamarri in Mahbubnagar. They would also be visiting Experian Eco Park, a special attraction of Hyderabad city, in the evening. Miss World contestants will participate in the Miss World Sports Finals scheduled at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on May 17. They will be visiting Ramoji Film City on the same day. On the next day on May 18, the contestants will visit Telangana Police Integrated Command and Control Centre and review the steps taken by the Telangana government for the safety of citizens and the government's safety tourism initiatives. They will also go to the Secretariat where they will be briefed by officials on the growth story and history of Telangana state. They will visit the 'Sunday Funday' Carnival organized every Sunday on Tank Bund. The contestants would also watch an IPL cricket match at Uppal Stadium on May 20 or 21. Group-2 contestants will attend the Arts and Crafts Workshop organized by Telangana Artists at Shilparamam. They will be a part of their preparation and will learn about the preparation firsthand. Contestants will participate in the Miss World Talent Finale on May 22. Contestants will participate in the Head-to-Head Challenge Finale on May 23. The grand finale will be held on May 31.
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
What beauty pageants tell us about power and priorities
The 72nd Miss World beauty pageant is scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from May 7 to May 31, 2025. The Telangana government is hosting the event. It aims to promote tourism under the banner of 'Telangana Zaroor Aana (Come to Telangana definitely)'. The announcement has triggered strong protests from women's organisations across the country — and for valid reasons. An uneasy alliance The controversy surrounding beauty pageants is not new. From Bangalore in 1996 to Mumbai in 2024, every edition held in India has invited public resistance. While organisers have tried to rebrand these events as platforms for female empowerment and global recognition, the questions they raise are far more layered and deserving of deep reflection. At the heart of the critique is the uneasy alliance of capitalism and patriarchy. While the format of the pageant has evolved over time — from swimsuit rounds to question and answer segments to 'beauty with purpose' initiatives — the fundamental act of evaluating women in a competitive format based on physical appearance remains troubling. These are, after all, stylised performances, with bodies and personas trained and tailored for consumption, both by audiences and the marketplace. Yet, we cannot dismiss the voices of the participants themselves. For many young women, especially from countries such as India where female visibility in public life is still fraught with challenges, participating in a global pageant is aspirational. It brings validation, exposure, and often an entry point into larger opportunities — be it in the media or in public life, or to promote social causes. The fact that India's own winners, such as Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, and Manushi Chhillar, have become household names and even global ambassadors for various causes makes beauty pageants seem like empowering launchpads. However, this duality cannot be ignored: even as pageants present themselves as empowering, they continue to package women's bodies for public consumption and corporate sponsorships. What is termed 'confidence' is often curated conformity. The empowerment here is conditional — contingent upon a very narrow, appearance-centric template of success. The second and perhaps more critical concern lies with the governments — both State and Central — that actively court such events. Why is a beauty pageant preferred over international forums on women's health, employment, innovation, or rural development? Why are resources being allocated to host an event that primarily enhances visibility in foreign markets, rather than address the urgent developmental needs of local populations? These choices reflect patriarchal mindsets where women's value is still often linked to how they look rather than what they contribute. This is not to undermine the participants or their ambitions. It is to question the framework in which such ambitions are fostered and rewarded. True empowerment is not about how confidently a woman walks a ramp, but how safely she walks her neighbourhood. Not about global visibility alone, but about everyday dignity, access, and agency. No binaries The conversation around events such as Miss World should therefore not be polarised into binaries of 'for' or 'against.' It must become an opportunity to interrogate our collective values — about who gets to represent the country, what messages we amplify to the world, and how we define empowerment in the 21st century. As women's groups continue to raise their voices, it is not merely in protest of a pageant — but in defence of a broader vision where women are not celebrated for how they look, but for who they are and what they do. Trustee, Population First, Hyderabad
