With her flawless appearance, Nikita Porwal has garnered attention ahead of the Miss World 2026 pageant, set to take place later this year. (Instagram/ nikitaporwal_)
Nikita’s gown: masterclass in modern Indian couture
The red carpet at the Grazia Fashion Awards 2026 witnessed a moment of sartorial magic as Miss India World Nikita Porwal walked in wearing a gown that featured an avant-garde, pleated off-shoulder neckline that created a fan-like, architectural silhouette. The fabric was meticulously adorned with vertical rows of shimmering pearls and crystals, catching the light with every movement.
The gown featured a stunning cinched waist and 3D floral motifs in soft pastel hues — lavender, mint, and rose — accented by heavy silver beadwork that added a touch of romance.Completing Nikita’s red carpet look was her spectacular golden Miss India crown, intricately set with yellow and white stones, sitting atop her elegantly styled wavy hair.
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‘Goddess alert’
The timing of this appearance is significant. Just days ago, the Miss World Organisation officially confirmed that the 75th edition will be hosted in Vietnam from August 9 to September 5, 2026. As the first Miss India to compete in this milestone ‘Diamond Jubilee’ year of the pageant, Nikita is under spotlight. Her appearance at the Grazia Awards served as a style preview, showcasing her readiness to bring the Miss World crown back to India.
Nikita took to Instagram to share the latest red carpet photos on March 31. A comment on her post read, “Miss World right there.” Someone also said, “So beautiful.” An Instagram user commented, “Miss World through and through.” A comment also read, “Goddess alert.”
Who is Nikita Porwal?
Hailing from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Nikita completed her schooling at Carmel Convent Senior Secondary School before graduating from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Before winning the Miss India title in October 2024, Nikita began her career as a TV anchor at age 18. Her blend of Indian grace and stage presence has made her one of the most anticipated contestants for the upcoming Miss World beauty pageant.
Yoga guru Ramdev has displayed a stern stance against the US and Israel in their war on Iran, in a video now going viral. He was asked on a news YV show if India should stand with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu or on the side of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei who was killed on the first day of the war on February 28.
Yoga guru Ramdev spoke in favour of Iran, and called Trump and Netanyahu war criminals, on a TV show last week. (PTI File Photo)
“You can kill a person, but you cannot kill his ideas, his philosophy, his mindset, his spirit, or his valour and heroism,” replied Ramdev, known to be a prominent Hindu spiritual leader, a ‘baba’, and ayurveda proponent in India.
His stance for Iran comes even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi — whom Ramdev has backed over the years — has been facing criticism for allegedly standing with Israel, particularly because he visited the country two days before the war began. Officially, India has professed “strategic autonomy”.
Ramdev said on the TV show last week, speaking in Hindi, “I don’t know a great deal about Iran, but I do know this much: These (Iranians) are people from the actual lineage of Prophet Muhammad — known as Shia (sect of Muslims) — and no one can make them bow down; no one can wipe them out; and no one can defeat them.”
He said that at of Iran’s population of roughly 90 million, “more than 10 million people embrace Khamenei’s ideology with their entire being”.
“So, how could you possibly eradicate that?” Ramdev argued.
When the anchor asked if he had anything to say about Netanyahu, he said US President Donald Trump and Netanyahu “are both cut from the same cloth; as the saying goes, chor-chor mausere bhai (‘thieves are cousins’ or ‘thick as thieves’).”
He added “I am not calling anyone a thief; I am simply citing a proverb — it implies that they are both of the same ilk, and I consider them both to be war criminals. I consider them criminals against humanity; I consider them criminals against nature and the environment.”
Ramdev said the US and Israel have “erected a Himalaya-sized mountain of political mistrust”.
“For the next 50-100 years, Israel and America will have to bear the consequences. In this conflict, neither can America and Israel emerge victorious, nor can Iran be defeated,” he said in the viral clip from an ABP News show.
As Trump’s Iran war bleeds into a fifth week, the UAE has reportedly seized $530 billion in Iranian assets, yanked golden visas and is demanding massive reparations. With missiles still flying and economists warning the Emirates could be “blown up” by a wider war, this video unpacks the Arab cost of Washington’s gamble.
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Hyundai Motor India Limited has rolled out a fresh set of offers across its lineup. The Creta N Line is available with benefits of up to ₹20,000. Meanwhile, the standard Creta comes with benefits worth ₹35,000, along with additional offers of ₹20,000.
The Creta is offered with three engine options.
For the i20, customers can avail total benefits of up to ₹48,000, with additional benefits of ₹10,000 on offer.
An Indian woman has sparked a conversation online after sharing the financial reality of her move to Germany and the struggles she faced in securing a job.Taking to Instagram, the woman, identified as Mahi, posted a video detailing her experience and the expenses she incurred while trying to build a career overseas.
An Indian woman shared she spent over €53,000 chasing jobs in Germany but received no offers, urging others to calculate costs before moving. (Representational image/Unsplash)
Captioning the clip, she wrote: “I’ve spent more money trying to get a job in Germany than I ever earned back home, and I still don’t have one. Let me be honest about the math nobody does before moving here. €600/month rent in a shared flat, €21,600 over 3 years, German language courses (A1 to B2) ~€2,000, university semester fees, €3,000+, private university, €600 monthly EMI = €10,800 over 18 months, depends on the total fee of the course, health insurance as a student, €5,000+, blocked account requirement, €11,208. Total invested to chase the German Dream, well over €53,608. Job offers received, 0. I’m not saying this for sympathy, I’m saying this so the next person does the real math before they book the flight.”
Watch the clip here:
Social media reactions pour in
The clip has since drawn a range of reactions from users, many of whom shared similar concerns and experiences. One user wrote, “This is the reality nobody talks about, thanks for being honest.” Another commented, “People only show the success stories, not the struggle behind it.”
Some users pointed to the importance of planning, with one saying, “Research and realistic expectations are everything before moving abroad.” Another added, “Learning the language properly and networking is key, but even then it is not guaranteed.”
A few responses also reflected empathy for her situation. “That sounds incredibly tough, I hope things work out for you soon,” one user wrote, while another said, “Your courage to share this will help many others avoid the same mistakes.“
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
Former Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania died in Mumbai on Saturday evening, his family confirmed in a statement.
Former Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania passes away at 87 (Screengrab from X/PTI)
The 87-year-old’s son Gautam Singhania, the group’s current chairman and managing director, announced the death in a social media post on ‘X’.
Singhania passed away “peacefully” in Mumbai, and the last rites will be performed on Sunday, a Raymond Group spokesperson said.
Led Raymond for two decades
A recipient of the Padma Bhushan, Vijaypat Singhania led Raymond as chairman for two decades till 2000. After stepping down, he handed over the reins of the company to Gautam Singhania and transferred his entire 37 per cent stake in the firm to his son.
Apart from his business career, Singhania was also a keen aviator and held a world record for the highest altitude gained in a hot air balloon.
Vijaypat Singhania and Gautam Singhania were embroiled in legal disputes some years ago, though the issues were later settled.
