Vaidehi Dongre

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Meet Viadehi Dongre; Winner of Miss India USA 2021

Vaidehi Dongre from Michigan was awarded Miss India USA 2021 crown in the beauty pageant held during the weekend. Dongre was a student of international studies from the University of Michigan. Currently, she is working as a business development manager in a renowned corporation. Previously, she won the “Miss Talented” award for her excellence in Kathak dance. Besides, Arshi Lalani from Georgia was the second runner-up.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 - 06:32 PM / by Bornika Das

Tags: Beauty Pageant, Miss India USA 2021, vaidehi dongre, Michigan, winner

Courtesy: LatestLY

Miss Panama Pageant to allow transgenders starting 2021

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Miss Panama Opens Door For Transgender Women To Contest

The Miss Panama organisation has decided to allow transgender participants for the beauty pageant from 2021 onwards. Welcoming transgenders who have undergone all medical and legal procedures, the decision was taken after deliberation among organisers. Miss Panama President Cesar Anel Rodriguez said the country's decision is a response to the Miss Universe regulation related to the transgenders. Panama has now joined the club of Spain, Nepal… read-more

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 - 12:20 PM / by Neha Sanjeev

Tags: Miss Panama, Miss Universe, Beauty Pageant, transgender community, LGBT+ Community

Courtesy: Deccan Herald

Angel Lama

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Angel Lama - First Trans Beauty Finalist In Miss Universe Nepal Contest

Angel Lama has created history after becoming the first transgender woman to walk the ramp of Miss Universe Nepal finals on December 30. Reportedly, Nepal is the only third Asian country, after Myanmar and Mongolia, to allow trans women's participation in their national pageants. Nagma Shrestha, national director of Miss Nepal organisation, said, "everyone is equal, whatever their sexual orientation." The changed rules allowing trans women to… read-more

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 - 09:00 PM / by Sakshi Teresa Emmanuel

Tags: Transgender, Beauty Pageant, Nepal, Miss Nepal Finals

Miss Transqueen 2020

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Fashion Designer Shaine Soni Named As Miss Transqueen India 2020

Miss Transqueen India has named fashion designer Shaine Soni as Miss Transqueen 2020 without any competition on December 19. As per reports, Shaine will represent India at the Miss International Queen in 2021. Miss Transqueen India founder Reena Rai said that Shaine was always a strong backbone to the community. After the selection, Shaine said, "If someone reads about me and finds comfort, I think my purpose is absolutely met."

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 - 08:30 PM / by Sakshi Teresa Emmanuel

Tags: Transgender, Miss Transqueen India, Beauty Pageant, International pageant

Courtesy: CNN

Miss India

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Miss India Contest Goes Virtual This Year; Registrations Open

The prestigious beauty pageant, Miss India Contest, will be conducted virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The registrations for the pageant has already begun and the last date to apply is November 2, 2020. The contest will be comprising of four phases that will be undertaken from October 2020 to February 2021. The eligibility criteria and the registration process is available on the… read-more

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 - 08:22 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Miss India 2020, Beauty Pageant, Award, Lifestyle