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Nidhika Sonu Augustine Takes Home the Miss Queen Kerala 2026 Crown

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Pegasus Global Pvt. Ltd. successfully organized the 14th edition of Alcazar Watches & DQUE Watches Miss Queen Kerala 2026, one of Kerala’s most prestigious beauty pageants. Nidhika Sonu Augustine won the coveted title, while Isha Harish and Sai Pooja secured the positions of first runner-up and second runner-up, respectively.

The grand finale was held at Le Meridien Kochi on May 23, 2026, in the presence of distinguished guests, celebrities, business leaders, and pageant enthusiasts. The reigning Miss Queen Kerala 2025, Durga Surendran, along with Sajan Varghese, CMD of SAJ Group of Hotels, crowned the title winner. Preethi Parakkat, MD of Parakkat Jewels, and Jebitha Ajit, MD of Pegasus Global Pvt. Ltd., crowned the first runner-up, while Dr. Jolly Antony, Chairman of Vibe Munnar, and Dr. Ajit Ravi, Chairman of Pegasus Global Pvt. Ltd crowned the second runner-up. The coronation ceremony took place in the presence of Dr. Ajit Ravi, Chairman of Pegasus Global Pvt. Ltd. Adding to the grandeur of the occasion, each winner was adorned with a dazzling gold crown specially crafted by Preethi Prakash of Parakkat Jewels, symbolizing excellence, achievement, and grace.

The judging panel comprised renowned titleholders and beauty queens including Cinda Padamadan (Miss Queen Kerala & Miss South India 2024), Lakshmi Menon (Miss South India & Miss Queen of India 2018), Pournami Murali (Miss India Glam World 2026), Nikita Thomas (Miss South India 2019), and Soumya S. Thomas (Second Runner-up, Miss Queen Kerala 2025 & First Runner-up, Miss India Glam World 2026). The contestants were evaluated through three competitive rounds that showcased their elegance, confidence, communication skills, stage presence, and overall personality.

Subtitle Winners
• Miss Talent: Thamanna Pramod
• Miss Popularity Queen: Thamanna Pramod
• Miss Fashionista: Daliya Lalu
• Miss Congeniality: Sandhra Satheesh
• Miss Ramp Walk: Varsha K Manoj
• Miss Humaneness: Thamanna Pramod
• Miss Inspiring: Denia Biju
• Miss Vivacious: Daliya Lalu

Alcazar Watches and DQUE Watches were the main partners of Miss Queen Kerala 2026. The event was powered by Unique Times, Medimix, Parakkat Resorts, SAJ Earth Resort & Convention Centre, Klamy New York, and Green Media. Co-partners included Aiswaria Advertisements, VKS Beauty & Bridal Lounge, Europe Times, Times New, UT World, uniquetimes.org, DQUE Soap, Vikas VKS Make-Up Artist, Akshay Inco, and JD Institute of Fashion Technology.

Conceptualized by Dr. Ajit Ravi, Miss Queen Kerala continues to provide a platform for young women to showcase their talent, confidence, and aspirations while promoting empowerment, personality development, and social responsibility. The successful completion of the 14th edition once again reinforced the pageant’s reputation as a stepping stone for aspiring models and beauty queens from across the state.

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‘She Walks for Cause’ Showcases the Power of Women United for Change

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FICF She Walks for Cause, organised in association with INMECC and powered by Manappuram Finance Ltd., Lexus, and Klamy New York, was successfully held on 23rd May 2026 at Le Méridien Kochi. Conceptualised and founded by Dr Ajit Ravi, the event brought together leading women entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, and beauty queens on a common platform dedicated to social responsibility and community welfare. The initiative celebrated the power of women coming together to create meaningful change while supporting charitable causes.

The walk featured an inspiring lineup of women entrepreneurs and business leaders, including Jyothi Aswani (Managing Partner, Aswani Lachmandas Group), Sheela Kochouseph (Founder & CMD, V-Star Creations Pvt. Ltd.), Preethi Parakkat (Managing Director – Public Relations, Parakkat Jewels), Aishwarya Nandilath (Director, Nandilath G-Mart), Priya Fazil (Founder & Managing Director, Dream Flower Builders), Lekha Balachandran (Managing Partner, Resitech Electricals), Divyaa Prashanuth (Marketing Manager, Malayala Manorama), Deepthi Vijayakumar (Managing Director, Aiswaria Advertising), Euphie K. Paul (Founder & Chairperson, Little Britain Preschool and Managing Director, Welmont Hospital), Dr. N.R. Mini Varma BAMS (Managing Partner, Varma Ayurvedics), Laila Sudheesh (Managing Partner, Care4u Facility Management Services), Jayani Bennheim (Executive Director & Chairperson, Bennheims Group) and Preena Anuraj (Managing Director, Anaswara Jewellers & Rithu Diamonds).

Adding further inspiration to the event were accomplished pageant titleholders, including Cinda Padamadan (Miss Queen Kerala 2024 & Miss South India 2024), Lakshmi Menon (Miss South India 2018 & Miss Queen of India 2018), Pournami Murali (Miss India Glam World 2026), Nikita Thomas (Miss South India 2019), and Soumya S. Thomas (2nd Runner-Up, Miss Queen Kerala 2025 & 1st Runner-Up, Miss India Glam World 2026). Their participation reinforced the event’s message of confidence, leadership, and social commitment.

What made the initiative truly special was its philanthropic mission. 100% of the revenue generated will be dedicated to charitable causes, ensuring that every contribution directly supports meaningful social impact. By bringing together successful women entrepreneurs, professionals, and beauty queens for a common purpose, the event demonstrated how leadership, compassion, and collective action can make a lasting difference in the lives of those in need.

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Giulia Cecchettin’s killing sparks Italian reckoning over femicide

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The recent tragic killing of 22-year-old Giulia Cecchettin in Italy by her ex-boyfriend has ignited a national conversation about violence against women. Giulia was on the verge of graduating in biomedical engineering when she disappeared with her ex-boyfriend Filippo Turetta. Subsequent CCTV footage revealed her brutal murder, with Turetta assaulting her in a car park, using duct tape to silence her, and ultimately fatally attacking her in an industrial area.

This incident has fueled public outrage and grief, prompting widespread protests, vigils, and discussions about the pervasive issue of violence against women in Italy. The case has drawn attention to the deeply entrenched patriarchal attitudes in the country, with many women expressing concerns about the normalization of controlling and violent behavior by men.

Giulia’s killing is part of a larger pattern, as data from the Italian interior ministry indicates that 106 women have been killed in Italy this year, with 55 allegedly by a partner or ex-partner. The incident has led to an increase in calls to Italy’s anti-violence hotline.

The tragic event has also prompted discussions about the broader societal issues contributing to gender-based violence. Some argue that the resentment of women’s independence is a significant factor in toxic relationships, where violent men struggle with their partners’ success.

Filippo Turetta, who studied the same subject as Giulia, was arrested in Germany after a week-long international manhunt. Despite not being formally charged yet, he is set to be extradited to Italy. The case has brought attention to the need for societal change, with calls for educational campaigns and legislative measures to combat misogynistic violence.

Giulia’s sister highlighted the responsibility of men in addressing the patriarchal norms that contribute to gender-based violence. The outcry has led to unanimous approval by the Italian Senate for new legislation strengthening measures against gender violence, including stricter restraining orders and increased surveillance on perpetrators.

Despite these developments, critics argue that more needs to be done to combat the deeply rooted problem of gender-based violence in Italy. The incident has sparked hope among advocates that the widespread anger and demand for change will lead to a transformative shift in Italian society.

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