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Were there any apprehensions when you planned to be part of the beauty pageants? 

I never planned to join beauty pageants at first. People thought I could do modelling because of my height and they suggested the same to me multiple times. At the beginning, I wasn’t sure if it was the right thing for me. But I like trying new things and exploring different opportunities, so I decided to give it a shot. The turning point came when I saw an advertisement for Femina Miss India, and the prospect intrigued me. Motivated by curiosity, I decided to explore this opportunity, and here I am today. While I personally did not harbour apprehensions about joining beauty pageants, my parents, understandably, had concerns. At that time, I had a stable corporate job, and the decision to shift my focus to…

If there’s one thing the Christmas period should be full off – aside from presents – it’s plenty of food and drink. However, what do you do if your extended family kindly offers to host meals over the festive season yet you’re always left with a rumbling stomach at the end of it?

A woman named Janet shared her thoughts over the weekend on her in-law’s modest efforts in the food department each Christmas. In a short rant on the DC Urban Moms and Dads online forum, she posted: “They insist on hosting holiday meals even when others have offered, then they usually propose a “brunch” and serve bagels, a few types of cream cheese and a fruit bowl. Then after few hours ask why we are leaving so soon. We are hungry Janet.”

Despite the initial brief explanation, the post sparked off dozens…