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Watch out for Miss Lashkara on 15 December
Reminiscent India Television's Miss Lashkara 2001 Beauty Contest reaches a climax on 5 December in Ludhiana, where 20 contestants will slug it out for the beauty title.
The event will be telecast on the Lashkara channel on 15 December at 7:30 pm. An enthusiastic 45 contestants participated in the preliminary rounds of the contest, held in Himachal Pradesh. The selection criteria included personality, poise, confidence, talent and ability to communicate in a clear manner. According to RI officials, participants hailed from even small towns like Moga and Kapurthala.
Currently, the 20 finalists are undergoing thorough grooming in personality and presentation skills. Special category contests will be held on 30 November as a sort of prelude to the finale. These include the Anchor Toothpaste Miss Beautiful Smile and the Weight Care Miss Perfect 10. Then in Jalandhar there will be the Kesh Amrut Miss Beautiful Hair. The Hamdard Safi Miss Beautiful Skin will be conducted at Lilly Resorts on December 3.
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
