No BCCI representatives travelled to Dubai. As reported by Dainik Jagran, the board was mindful of public sentiment and growing calls for a boycott, choosing to skip those matches out of respect for the prevailing national mood.
The 26-year-old former Miss Asia Tourism from Gwalior has an exquisite collection of saris, handbags and more.
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Rachel Gupta had done India proud by winning the first ever Miss Grand International title for India in the 11 year old competition.
Senior batter KL Rahul in all likelihood will miss the Asia Cup, while it could be a touch and go for another star Shreyas Iyer.
Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at her through her Instagram feed.
The diamond studded crown of India's Srishti Rana, who has been crowned Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 in Busan, South Korea, was seized for not paying customs, a senior customs official said.
Newly crowned Miss Asia Chinmayi Ghatraza feels that Indians and Pakistanis are same and has said that she hardly finds any difference between the people of the two countries."I love Pakistanis as we are the same people," Ghatraza said after winning the Miss Asia contest held in the city of Dallas, Texas.Ghatraza said she was delighted to participate and win a contest which was based on the cultural diversity of 22 different Asian countries.
21-year-old beauty is crowned by fellow Indian and previous year's winner Himangini Singh Yadu
'This isn't a post about Dimple's talent though she has that in spades, it's about the little I saw of her character. During a very difficult phase in my life she was one of a mere handful of people who publicly stood by me.'
'Priyanka has done very well in Bollywood and Hollywood. But had she joined politics, it might have been a different story altogether. Given how ambitious she was, she would have made a good youth leader. She might even have launched her own party,' says Sathya Saran
Pacer S Sreesanth was on Tuesday ruled out of the Asia Cup later this month as he has not fully recovered from the left external oblique injury sustained during the Indian Premier League.
The left-arm pacer has a side strain and will be rested for India's opening match against minnows Hong Kong on Wednesday.
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"She is beautiful, soft spoken and intelligent," Zeenat Aman said about Imlibenla Wati who was recently appointed Global Ambassador of Miss Super Talent World.
The actor shares the mantra that got her so far in life.
'Ageism is something we have to contend with and I am glad the opportunities that are coming my way today in so many ways have fixed this problem.'
Lara Dutta is celebrating 20 years of being crowned Miss Universe!
Dressed in her Diwali best, the actor looks lovely on her latest cover.
The 37 year old former beauty queen turned showstopper for Kolkata based designer Ruceru.
Despite being the third runner-up in the Miss International (Deaf) contest, she is the beauty queen you haven't heard about!
The actress talks about Love Breakups Zindagi her maiden home production.
Here's a first look at the Indian beauties who will represent India at the Miss Universe 2011, Miss Globe International and Miss Asia Pacific pageants later this year.
How Bajaj, Colgate, Raymonds, Zee lost out.. Strategic errors have hurt many companies, says adguru Sandeep Goyal.
The Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2015 saw some glamorous celebrities in attendance.
Indian paceman Shanthakumaran Sreesanth has been asked by the national cricket board to explain an altercation he had with the staff of a Bangalore hotel during the weekend.
'Every opportunity, every disappointment, every rejection, every accolade...' 'Everything has contributed in shaping my character and my choices and who I have become.'
On December 1, the divas of the fashion industry came together to pledge their support to eradicate the stigma and discrimination towards HIV and AIDS victims.
'People shouldn't be made to pay a bigger price for being eco-friendly.'
After breaking records at the box office with its super successful run, it was time for team Dangal to celebrate!
The gorgeous beauty queens who put India on the world map.
This young, beautiful and talented girl from the Assam, India is sure to melt your heart.
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