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28 March 2024

Abu Dhabi, Dubai set to host Miss India Worldwide 2014

2013 winner, Britain's Nehal Bhogaita, will crown the new Miss India Worldwide in Abu Dhabi.

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By Lifestyle Correspondent

UAE will host the 23rd edition of Miss India Worldwide 2014.

The beauty pageant will see over 40 winning contestants of Indian origin from 40 countries across the globe.

"More than 40 contestants of Indian origin settled in various countries across the globe between the age of 17 years and 27 years, unmarried and citizens, residents, or born in the country they represent, will participate in the Miss India Worldwide pageant," Anuj Saxena, national director, Miss India Worldwide and CEO of Maverick Productions, said in a statement.

Last year's winner, Britain's Nehal Bhogaita, will crown the new Miss India Worldwide in a dazzling ceremony in Abu Dhabi.

The 'Talent Night' will be held on June 18 at Hyatt Regency, Crystal Ballroom in Dubai.

This event will be followed by the Grand Finale on June 20 at Al Raha Beach Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Before the main event, more than 12 contestants selected from various Indian cities, including Bangalore, Mumbai and Kolkata, will compete with each other at the Miss India Worldwide India (MIWWI 2014) competition, which will be held June 7 in Pune.

"Miss India Worldwide crown was started more than 20 years ago and is held in different countries every year," said Saxena.

Miss India worldwide is a beauty pageant for Asian-Indian communities from all over the world that started in 1990.

The pageant consists of four segments - Evening Gown, Indian Dress, Talent and Question-Answer round.

An added attraction will be Bollywood film festival and Indian culinary week to be held simultaneously during the event.