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Siri H S Wins the Coveted Unique Times and DQUE Watches Miss South India 2026 Crown

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The 24th edition of Unique Times and DQUE Watches Miss South India 2026, organized by Pegasus Global Pvt. Ltd., was held on August 9, 2026, at Le Méridien Kochi. Siri H S (Karnataka) was crowned the winner, while Nidhika Sonu Augustine (Kerala) secured the First Runner-Up position and Harini Anand (Karnataka) was named the Second Runner-Up.

The winners were announced and the crowning ceremony was held in the presence of Dr. Ajit Ravi, Founder and Chairman of Pegasus Global. The winner was crowned by Ashwarea Ulhas, 2025 Miss Glam Universe First Runner-Up, along with Dr. Ajit Ravi, Founder and Chairman of Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd, and Jebitha Ajit, Managing Director of Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd.

Dr. Jolly Antony, Chairman of Vibe Munnar Resort & Spa, and Annie Varghese, Director of SAJ Group of Hotels, crowned the First Runner-Up, while Preethi Parakkat, Managing Director of Parakkat Jewels, and Deepthi Vijayakumar, Managing Director of Aiswaria OOH Media, crowned the Second Runner-Up. The winners were presented with golden tiaras specially designed by Preethi Parakkat of Parakkat Jewels. Contestants selected through various stages from numerous applicants across South India competed for the prestigious title.

The esteemed judging panel included Rinky Shah (Entrepreneur, Fashion Icon and Beauty Influencer), Punam Chetry (Fashion Influencer, Designer and Model), Ashwarea Ulhas (First Runner-Up, Miss Glam Universe 2025; Second Runner-Up, Miss Asia Global 2025; First Runner-Up, Miss Queen Kerala 2025), Pournami Murali (Miss India Glam World 2026), and Rashmi Thakur (Miss Planet India 2016, Humanitarian Leader, Cultural Advocate and Social Activist).

Regional title winners

  1. Miss Tamil Nadu – Nikhithaa Prabhuram
  2. Miss Queen Kerala – Nidhika Sonu Augustine
  3. Miss Queen Karnataka – Jaanvi Mishra
  4. Miss Queen Andhra – Madhura Sahithi
  5. Miss Queen Telangana – Sana Qaiyum

Subtitle winners:

  1. Miss Popularity Queen – Siri H S
  2. Miss Talent – Gayathri Govindaraaj
  3. Miss Inspiring – Harini Anand
  4. Miss Vivacious – Evangelin Sona
  5. Miss Ramp Walk – Jaanvi Mishra
  6. Miss Congeniality – Niveditha Sadasivam
  7. Miss Fashionista – Nidhika Sonu Augustine

The powered by partners were FICF, SAJ Group Hotels & Resorts, Alcazar Watches, Vibe Munnar, Parakkat Resorts, Green Media, and Bright Outdoor Media Ltd, whose support contributed to the success of the event. The event’s co-partners included DQUE 78 TFM Grade One Soap, Aiswaria Outdoor Media, Europe Times, UT World, Times New, uniquetimes.org, Vikas VKS Make-Up Artist, Roopesh Mokeri Photography and Snapshot Wedding Company, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Akshay Inco, and VKS Beauty and Bridal Lounge.

Bringing together talent from across South India, the pageant provided a platform for young women to showcase their grace, confidence, and individuality, making this edition a truly unforgettable event.

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Zara Denies Trademark Infringement in Estee Lauder’s Jo Malone Lawsuit

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Fashion retailer Zara has denied infringing the Jo Malone trademark in a legal dispute brought by cosmetics giant Estee Lauder in the UK High Court. Zara argued that its collaboration with perfumer Jo Malone follows guidelines previously set by Estee Lauder regarding how her name can be used in marketing. The dispute centers on Zara fragrance descriptions and packaging referencing Malone as the creator and founder of Jo Loves.

Estee Lauder, which bought the Jo Malone fragrance brand and rights to the name in 1999, claims Malone agreed not to use her name commercially in certain fragrance-related contexts. Zara’s UK unit said the wording used on its website and packaging complies with guidance issued by Estee Lauder’s lawyers in 2020, including referring to her as “Jo Malone CBE” and clearly separating her personal identity from the Jo Malone London brand.

The case also raises broader questions about how Malone can refer to herself professionally after selling rights to her name. Malone defended the Zara partnership publicly, saying the collaboration was with her personally and not linked to the Jo Malone London company. Zara also rejected claims that it misled consumers or positioned the perfumes as low-cost imitations, noting the fragrances are sold under Zara branding with prices significantly below Jo Malone London products.

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Gucci Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Fashion Images

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Gucci has drawn criticism after posting AI-generated images to promote its upcoming Milan Fashion Week show. Users on social media questioned the use of AI in place of human models and photographers, arguing it clashes with the fashion house’s emphasis on creativity and Italian craftsmanship. The images were clearly labeled as “created with AI,” but some called them examples of “AI slop,” highlighting the growing presence of low-quality AI content online.

The AI campaign coincides with Gucci creative director Demna Gvasalia preparing his runway debut in Milan. While not Gucci’s first use of generative AI, the approach has sparked debate about luxury fashion marketing, with some praising its ability to capture “Milano glam,” while others, including photographers like Tati Bruening, warn it risks negative publicity and undermining the creative ecosystem.

Experts note that AI can still play a limited role in fashion, such as retouching, mood boards, or small edits. However, some speculate Gucci may be intentionally provoking discussion on the intersection of luxury fashion and AI, using the campaign to challenge perceptions of what constitutes high-end creativity in the digital era.

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M&S Overhauls Supply Chain to Double Online Fashion Sales

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Marks & Spencer (M&S) is overhauling its fashion supply chain from “factory to floor” as part of a major strategy to double its annual online fashion, home, and beauty sales to nearly £3 billion ($4 billion). John Lyttle, who took charge as Managing Director for Fashion, Home, and Beauty in March, said the revamp aims to make M&S a fully omnichannel retailer by modernizing how products are sourced, stored, and delivered to customers. The move follows a strong recovery after an April cyberattack that disrupted online operations and caused around £300 million in losses.

The 141-year-old retailer is investing £120 million in automation to improve efficiency and resilience across its operations. Lyttle emphasized that simplifying logistics and strengthening supply chain partnerships—particularly with factories in Asia and Europe—will help reduce costs and ensure smoother product flow. He noted that M&S has already improved its reputation for value, quality, and style, with fashion, home, and beauty sales rising 9% over the past three years and its market share climbing to 10.5%.

M&S plans to deepen long-term supplier relationships to secure consistent product availability amid global trade challenges. The company also aims to increase online’s share of total non-food sales from 34% to 50% in the coming years. Investors see the shift as a major growth opportunity, with experts saying the modernized supply chain could enhance margins and cement M&S’s position as a leading online and in-store fashion retailer in the UK.

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Roberto Cavalli: Italian fashion designer dies aged 83

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Renowned Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, famous for his vibrant animal prints on leather and textiles, has passed away at the age of 83. The announcement was made by his eponymous fashion house on Instagram, though no further details were provided. According to Italian news agency ANSA, he died at his home in Florence after battling a prolonged illness.

Cavalli, who founded his company in the 1970s, leaves behind a legacy of iconic designs worn by luminaries such as Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Kim Kardashian, and Jennifer Lopez. Fausto Puglisi, the creative director of Roberto Cavalli, expressed his reverence for the late designer, calling him “a beacon of inspiration for others” and describing working with him as the pinnacle of his career.

Born in Florence on November 15, 1940, Cavalli was renowned for his maximalist approach to fashion, incorporating not only animal prints but also hippie dresses, sand-blasted jeans, and denim patchwork into his collections. He even ventured into designing the Playboy Bunnies’ uniforms, infusing them with his signature leopard print.

When asked about his affinity for animal prints, Cavalli credited nature as his inspiration, marveling at the intricate patterns found in creatures like fish, snakes, and tigers. He regarded God as the ultimate designer and sought to emulate nature’s beauty in his creations.

Giorgio Armani, the founder of Armani, paid tribute to Cavalli’s distinctive style, describing him as a “true artist” whose “Tuscan verve” would be sorely missed. Armani praised Cavalli’s ability to translate fantasy into alluring garments, highlighting his mastery of prints and his boundless creativity.

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Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation

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Elon Musk has stated that he refused Kyiv’s request for access to his Starlink communications network over Crimea to avoid being complicit in what he viewed as a significant act of war. Kyiv had urgently requested to activate Starlink in Sevastopol, a major Russian naval port. This decision came to light following claims in a biography by Walter Isaacson that Musk had deactivated Starlink to thwart a drone attack on Russian ships, which a senior Ukrainian official argued allowed Russian attacks on civilians.

According to the official, Musk’s refusal to allow Ukrainian drones to use Starlink led to Russian naval vessels launching Kalibr missiles at Ukrainian cities. The official questioned why some people were defending Musk’s actions, which he deemed as promoting evil and assisting war criminals.

The controversy emerged alongside the release of Walter Isaacson’s biography, which suggested that Musk had deactivated Starlink in Ukraine due to concerns that an ambush of Russia’s naval fleet in Crimea could trigger a nuclear response from Russia. Ukrainian forces had reportedly targeted Russian ships in Sevastopol with submarine drones carrying explosives, but they lost connection to Starlink, resulting in the drones washing ashore harmlessly. Starlink terminals connect to SpaceX satellites and have played a crucial role in maintaining internet connectivity in Ukraine amid the conflict.

Musk countered the book’s claims by stating that SpaceX had not deactivated anything, as Starlink had not been activated in those regions to begin with. He explained that there was an emergency request from government authorities to activate Starlink all the way to Sevastopol, with the clear intention of sinking most of the Russian fleet at anchor. Musk believed that complying with this request would make SpaceX explicitly complicit in a major act of war and conflict escalation.

Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former prime minister, supported Musk’s stance, suggesting that Musk was the last reasonable mind in North America if Isaacson’s account was accurate.

In the past, Musk had emphasized that Starlink was not intended for use in wars and had been primarily designed to provide internet access for peaceful purposes, such as education and entertainment. He called for a truce, expressing his belief that Ukrainians and Russians were sacrificing their lives for small pieces of land, which he considered not worth the cost of human lives.

Musk had previously generated controversy by proposing a plan to end the conflict, which included recognizing Crimea as part of Russia and allowing residents of seized regions to vote on their preferred country. This proposal received criticism from figures like Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov, who called it morally flawed.

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Pooja Mohan from India Emerges as SAJ Group Hotels and Resorts Mrs Glam World 2023 Winner

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SAJ Group Hotels and Resorts presents Mrs Glam World 2023 title is now owned by Indian beauty Pooja Mohan along with Bocharova Darya from Russia as first runner-up and Niraneeswary Paramasivam from Malaysia as second runner-up. The second edition of Mrs Glam World was conducted on June 21st at Le Meridien, Kochi. Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd, a prominent event production company in India, organized the remarkable event. Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd brought their wealth of experience and creativity to create an exceptional experience for all attendees. Their meticulous planning and attention to detail ensured that every aspect of the event was executed flawlessly, leaving a lasting impression on all participants and guests.

Former Mrs Glam World winner, Brandina Lubuli crowned the winner of Mrs Glam World pageant. SAJ Hotels and Resorts CMD Sajan Varghese, Pegasus Chairman Dr. Ajit Ravi crowned the first runner-up and second runner-up.

Dr Kuriachan (International Motivational Trainer), Rita Mathan (Owner, Pro Nails Studio), Brandina Lubuli (Mrs Glam World 2022 Winner) and Alesia Raut (Russian Model and Groomer) were on the judging panel. The winners of the subtitles were selected by a panel of eminent persons.

Parakkat Jewelers crafted the exquisite gold crown presented to the winners of Mrs Glam World.

Sub Title Winners

Mrs Glam World Fashionista – Mrs Belarus

Mrs Glam World Talent – Mrs India

Mrs Glam World Diligent – Mrs Japan

Mrs Glam World Inspiring – Mrs Malaysia

Mrs Glam World Vivacious – Mrs India

Mrs Glam World Shining Star – Mrs Congo

Mrs Glam World Ramp Walk – Mrs Russia

Mrs Glam World National Costume – Mrs Malaysia

Mrs Glam World Tenacious – Mrs Canada

Such pageants are a platform for married women from all over the world to showcase their talent. 7 beauties from all over the world participated in the pageant. A total of 20 contestants applied for the Mrs Glam World pageant, out of which 8 were selected to participate in the finals. However, due to some personal hurdles, one of the contestants could not participate in the finals. There was no elimination throughout the Mrs Glam World pageant.

SAJ Earth Resorts is the main partners of Mrs Glam World 2023 organized by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd. Manappuram Finance Ltd, DQUE Watch, Unique Times, and DQUE Face and Body Skin Friendly Soap are powered by Partners.

Co-partners are FICF, Parakkat Resort, Kalpana International, Times New, UT World, Aiswaria Advertisements, Europe Times, Photogenic Fashion and Weddings, UT TV, Neenu Pro The Sound Experts, Green Media, Good Day Hotels and Resorts, Akshay Inco and JD Institute of Fashion Technology.

The primary purpose of organizing this competition is to highlight the abundant and diverse cultural values of the country while simultaneously fostering tourism. Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd stands out as the sole company worldwide that has made the decision to exclude the well-known Bikini round from their pageants. Instead, they prioritize talent and personality as the primary factors of evaluation.

Larysa Sidarovich from Belarus, Michelle Santos from Canada, Lubuya Babadi Jennifa from Congo, Pooja Mohan from India, Chieko Moriyama from Japan, Niraneeswary Paramasivam from Malaysia and Bocharova Darya from Russia were the contestants.

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Paco Rabanne: Celebrated designer dies aged 88

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Famous perfume and clothing designer Paco Rabanne passed away at age 88 in his French home.

The parent business of his brands, Puig, announced his passing and said that he had “marked generations with his bold vision of fashion and his legacy will live on.”

Rabanne’s unusual clothing creations brought him international acclaim. Rabanne’s work, which, in the words of Puig’s fashion president José Manuel Albesa, “made transgression magnetic,” was praised.

Rabanne was hailed as a “important personality in fashion” by Marc Puig, chairman and chief executive officer of Puig, for his “daunting, revolutionary, and provocative perspective, delivered through a unique aesthetic.”

In the Basque area of Spain, not far from the city of San Sebastian, Rabanne was born into a military family. In 1936, during the Spanish Civil War, Gen. Francisco Franco’s nationalist forces assassinated his father, a colonel in the Republican military.

After the Nationalist troops captured Madrid and won the war in 1939, his mother, who had previously worked as a seamstress for fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga, relocated the family to Paris.

Rabanne was raised in the French capital before enrolling at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts to study architecture, where he also worked as a freelance illustrator.

His innovations permeated every facet of his enterprise. In the middle of the 1990s, he was one of the first scent creators to introduce a product online.
Rabanne withdrew from the fashion industry in 1999, having spent years as one of the leading pioneers in the sector. He hardly appeared in the media for the next 24 years.

The company praised him as a “visionary” and called him “among the most important fashion figures of the 20th Century” in a statement posted on Paco Rabanne’s official Instagram. It said, “His legacy will continue to serve as a source of inspiration.”

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Rajasthani Beauty Vaishnavi Sharma Crowned with the title Manappuram DQUE Miss Queen of India 2022

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Pegasus Event Production Company marks another milestone by organizing the 11th edition of Miss Queen of India. Manappuram Finance Ltd and DQUE present Miss Queen of India 2022 title was won by   Vaishnavi Sharma from Rajasthan. Meharmeet Kaur from Maharashtra earned the Miss Queen of India First Runner-up title and Abinaya Subramanian from Tamil Nadu won the Miss Queen of India 2nd Runner-up title. Miss Queen of India 2022 was conducted on March 19th at Le Meridian Kochi. Dr. Ajit Ravi Pegasus, Chairman of Pegasus and Mrs. Jebitha Ajit, Managing Director of Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd were also present. Lakshmi Menon, actress and model crowned the title winner.

Subtitle Winners

Miss Congeniality – Shanmughapriya N

Miss Ramp Walk – Deeksha Narang

Miss Talent – Chandralekha Nath

Miss Photogenic – Gouri Gothankar

Miss Popular – Abinaya Subramanian

Miss Social Media – Shanmughapriya N

Miss Pretty Hair – Kashish Arora

Miss Glowing Skin – Meharmeet Kaur

Miss Dazzling Smile – Dachani Santha Soruban

Miss Personality – Afrin Sayeda

Chavara Matrimony.com Best Bride to be India – Vaishnavi Sharma

Regional Title Winners

Miss Queen North – Shrutika Sharma

Miss Queen South – Shwetha Jayaram

Miss Queen West – Aqsa Varghese

The winners were crowned with a gold crown designed by Parakkat Jewelers. Model and actress Lakshmi Menon crowned the winner. Hari Anand (Fashion Designer), Lakshmi Menon (Model and Actress), Alesia Raut (Model and Grommer), and Siddhant Vir Suryavanshi (Actor and Model) was on the judging panel. The competition was organized according to the protocol set by the government in the context of the Covid spread.

The event is presented by Manappuram Finance Limited and DQUE. SAJ Earth Resorts, DQUE 78 TFM Grade One Soap, Naturals School of Makeup & VPS Lakeshore Hospital are ​​the Powered by Partners. Co-partners are Kalpana International, Zipfit Windows, Federal International Chamber Forum, Aiswaria Outdoor Media, UT TV, Unique Times, Times New, Europe Times, UT World, Fashion Konnect, Naturals School of Makeup, Photogenic Fashion & Weddings, Udaya Sound, Juzt shine Family Fitness, Million Dots, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Parakkat Jewels and Green Media. The competition is organized to showcase the diverse and rich cultural values ​​of the country and to promote tourism. 

Abinaya Subramaniam from Tamilnadu, Afrin Syeda from Karnataka, Aishwarya from Rajasthan, Aqsa Varghese from Maharashtra, Chandralekha Nath from Kerala, Deeksha Narang from Maharashtra, Deepthi Srirangam from Andhrapradesh, Dhachani Santha Soruban from Tamilnadu, Gauri Gothankar  from Maharashtra, Kajal Bhardwaj from Rajasthan, Kashish Arora from Delhi, Komal Singh from Rajasthan, Meharmeet Kaur from Maharashtra, Reema Ravishankar from Kerala, Shanmugha Priya N from Tamilnadu, Shruti Raul from Maharashtra, Shrutika Sharma from Uttarakhand, Swetha Jayaram from Kerala and Vaishnavi Sharma from Rajasthan were the contestants.

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Amitabh Bachchan’s failure paved way for Dr Ajit Ravi’s success

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The story of Dr Ajit Ravi is been trending on various social media platforms and is inspiring alot of netizens. Following ones dream and conquering it is not an easy thing to do.

In every successful person’s life there will be a story of struggle and pain and Dr Ajit Ravi’s life is not more or less to it. Lets go through the life story of a man who succeeded all the odds – Dr Ajit Ravi.

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His persistence, hard work, talent, confidence and his never give up attitude turned his destiny. This inspirational story is an eye-opener to many.

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