Erica Robin's representation of Pakistan at the Miss Universe Pakistan beauty pageant has ignited a wave of controversy. The decision has been particularly contentious among conservative voices in the country who are seething at the organisers for Robin's participation, allegedly without the country's consent.

Controversy erupts over Pakistan's first Miss Universe contestant Erica Robin. Here's why

A Miss Universe beauty pageant has rattled fundamentalists in Pakistan. They're calling the pageant 'shameful' & 'Un-islamic'. Should a pageant be Islamabad's priority right now? Here's what Molly Gambhir has to say.

Gravitas: 'Shameful', Pak fundamentalists triggered after Miss Universe Pakistan pageant

The Miss Universe beauty pageant is all set to undergo a historic change. The organization behind the event announced that it has eliminated its upper age limit of 28.

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In what could be termed as a historic move, the Miss Universe organisation has announced that adult women of all ages will be allowed to compete in their pageants.

Miss Universe makes a historic change to its age limit rule for contestants

Miss universe scraps age limit: New rules to come in effect from 2024

The Miss Universe Organization said it was cutting ties with its Indonesian franchisee and cancelling this year's Malaysia pageant after contestants accused local organisers of sexual harassment.

Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia organiser accused of sexual harassment

Six finalists of the Miss Universe Indonesia beauty pageant have alleged that they were sexually abused by the organisers. Two days before the final event, they were asked to take off their tops for body checks. What do the organisers have to say for themselves? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Sexual abuse at Miss Universe Indonesia

A transgender model won the Miss Netherlands beauty pageant, for the first time in the competition's history. 22-year-old Rikkie Valerie Kolle is the second transgender contestant ever to participate in the beauty pageant.

Model Rikkie Kolle's crowning history

Gabrielle, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas has won the Miss Universe title. Thumping music was in the air when she was crowned with the tiara.

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R'Bonney Gabriel of the United States was crowned Miss Universe 2022 on Sunday. India's Harnaaz Sandhu, who won the Miss Universe 2021 title, crowned Gabriel in the glitzy ceremony hosted at the Ernest N.

Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel crowned Miss Universe 2022

Meet R’Bonney Gabriel, the new Miss Universe 2022 - see pics!

Miss Universe ownership has changed. A transgender tycoon has bought the Miss Universe contest. Watch this report for all the details.

Miss Universe changes ownership; will the pageant be more inclusive?

One of the world's biggest transgender business tycoons Chakrapong Anne Chakrajutathib has purchased The Miss Universe Organisation for US 20 million. The announcement was made by her company on Wednesday.

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In what could be termed a historic move, the Miss Universe beauty pageant has literally expanded its universe and will now allow mothers and married women to participate in the beauty contest.

Miss Universe beauty pageant to allow married women and mothers to participate from 2023

Miss Universe pageant, which started in the year 1952 and has over 190 countries as participants, celebrates women of all backgrounds and cultures. The global annual pageant aims to empower women to develop the confidence they require to achieve the best on every front. India, which has won three Miss Universe titles since its inception, is among the top 8 countries that have the most Miss Universe winners till date. Just like most other industries and fields, in the last seven decades, India has shined bright in the fashion industry too.

India@75: Post independence, Indian beauties bagged 3 Miss Universe crowns

Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu returned to India for the first time after she won the prestigious Miss Universe crown after a long hiatus of two decades.

Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu grooves with police families at an event hosted by ITBP

The year 2021 will go down in history for a lot of factors. This year, 21 years later a 21-year-old brought the Miss Universe crown back to India. On December 12th, Indian model Harnaaz Sandhu was declared Miss Universe at the 70th edition of the pageant. She spoke to Wion. Here are some snippets from the interview.

Harnaaz Sandhu speaks to Wion | Exclusive| Miss Universe

Harnaaz Sandhu speaks to Wion | Exclusive | Miss Universe

Meet the new Miss Universe 2021: 'Chak de phatte India,' says Harnaaz Sandhu

Proud moment for India as Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu wins the coveted crown of Miss Universe 2021. The young 21-year-old wowed judges as she brought home the crown at the 70th Miss Universe 2021, held in Eilat, Israel.

India's Harnaaz Sandhu crowned Miss Universe 2021

'Har Hindustani Ki Naz' --- that's how India's first Miss Universe Sushmita Sen congratulated Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, who won the 70th edition of the coveted beauty pageant on Monday.

'So proud of you!' Sushmita Sen to Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu

Before Harnaaz Sandhu, take a look at other Indian Miss Universe titleholders

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