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India’s Vidhu Ishiqa Wins Mrs Earth International 2025 Title – A Global Victory of Grace and Purpose


In a moment of immense national pride, Indian beauty and advocate Vidhu Ishiqa has been crowned Mrs Earth International 2025, making waves on the global platform for her poise, intelligence, and heartfelt advocacy.

Held amidst a dazzling international backdrop, the prestigious Mrs Earth pageant celebrates women who embody beauty with purpose. Vidhu stood out not only for her radiance but also for her articulate vision for change and community impact.

Representing India, she surpassed contestants from across the world to secure the crown—demonstrating the spirit, resilience, and talent of Indian women on a world stage. Her win is more than a personal triumph; it’s a tribute to the potential and power of modern Indian womanhood.

Speaking after her win, Vidhu dedicated the crown to every woman who dares to dream and to the nation that believed in her.

💬 “This is a crown for every Indian girl who believed she’s more than just a face – she’s a force.”

As the newly crowned Mrs Earth International 2025, Vidhu Ishiqa is expected to take on various social initiatives focused on education, sustainability, and women’s empowerment – fulfilling the pageant’s motto of “beauty for a better world.”

India celebrates not just a winner, but a role model. 👑🇮🇳

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Wheelchair Warrior Dr. Sai Kaustuv Dashgupta and Family Honoured at Prestigious Global Book of Excellence Award 2025 in Goa


In a landmark moment that brought pride to the nation, Dr. Sai Kaustuv Dasgupta , India’s first differently-abled Certified Happiness Coach, was bestowed with the prestigious Global Excellence Award 2025 and crowned Global Icon of Inspiration 2025 by the Global Book of Excellence, England (GBE). The star-studded ceremony, held at The Fern Hotels & Resorts, Goa, recognized trailblazers from across the globe. Dr. Sai’s outstanding contribution to disability inclusion, accessibility, happiness and mental wellness earned him this global honour, standing as a powerful symbol of resilience, transformation, and limitless potential.

Adding a deeply emotional layer to this moment, his mother Dr Shila Dasgupta , a renowned Numerologist, Special Children Counsellor and Stress-Free Life Coach, and younger brother Dr. Kushaal Dasgupta , a Guinness World Record-holding filmmaker and visual designer, were also honoured with Global Excellence Awards for their respective contributions in community. This rare feat of three family members receiving international acclaim together touched hearts across the audience — a true story of unity, perseverance, and excellence that’s now inspiring the world. The event echoed with pride as this trio redefined what it means to turn personal challenges into powerful platforms of change.

Dr. Sai Kaustuv , a 90% disabled National Awardee, TEDx Global Speaker, UN-recognized disability youth leader and founder of Happiness Unlimited, has touched millions through his inspiring journey, song and creative excellence. Dr. Kushaal, a media and design prodigy, has led groundbreaking visual campaigns, shortfilms that inspire inclusivity and youth empowerment, while Dr. Shila ’s transition from a homemaker to a world record-holding life coach is a shining beacon of courage for women and parents of specially-abled children. Together, their impact spans continents and causes — proving that when passion meets purpose, greatness follows.

The awards were presented by Dr. Manish Kumar , President of the Global Book of Excellence, alongside notable film and television personalities including Himani Shivpuri, Karan Mehra, Sachin Parikh, Susheel Parashar, Hanif Aslam, Akshita Mudgal, Nikhlesh Rathore, Varunn Jain, Rupali Sharma and other distinguished guests. The event was not just a celebration of achievement but a declaration of hope, inclusion, and human potential.