Aditi Arya crowned fbb Femina Miss India world, Mangaluru’s Aafreen Vaz first runner-up

March 29, 2015

Mumbai, Mar 29: North Indian beauty Aditi Arya was declared fbb Femina Miss India World 2015 at a star-studded event at the Yash Raj Studios, Mumbai on Saturday. Mangaluru-origin Aafreen Rachel Vaz walked away with the fbb Femina Miss India 2015 first runner-up crown, while Vartika Singh was fbb Femina Miss India 2015 second runner-up!

Gurgaon girl Aditi Arya, a research analyst, received the crown from Miss India 2014 Koyal Rana. Aditi will represent India at Miss World 2015 to be held later this year. She believes in staying busy with constructive activities and says every woman must possess grace and compassion.

Mangaluru's Aafreen Rachel Vaz, fbb femina Miss India 2015 first runner-up, is a medical student who has spent many years growing up in New Zealand. The leggy lass earned applause during the semi-final round when she was asked to part with one motivational quote that influenced her life. "Be your own best friend," she said. She was crowned by Miss India International 2014 Jhataleka Malhotra.

Lucknow's Vartika Singh was crowned fbb Femina Miss India 2015 second runner-up by Miss India United Continental 2014 Gail Nicole Da Silva.. She also went on to win the title of fbb Beauty With a Purpose. Singh has a keen interest in dance and sports.

The grand finale boasted an eminent jury of top names from the field of entertainment and fashion -- Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Manisha Koirala, Shilpa Shety, Sonali Bendre, Chitrangada Singh, filmmaker Feroz Nadiadwala, designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, and choreographer Shaimak Davar.

The show was hosted by the exuberant Manish Paul and he was joined by the gorgeous Neha Dhupia for a segment.

The Top 5 finalists -- Aafreen Rachel Vaz, Aditi Arya, Vartika Singh, Deeksha Kaushal and Tanya Hope walked the ramp with popular TV actors such as Gautam Gulati and Karan Tacker, amongst others. The evening witnessed glorious moments of glamour, verve and determination where the finalists were adjudged on various parameters of grace, elegance, intelligence and presentation.

The Grand Finale also saw the crowning of two sub-titles- fbb Miss Beauty with a Purpose and Reliance Digital Miss Multimedia. Guwahati's Rewati Chetri was declared the winner of Reliance Digital Miss Multimedia and was fastracked to Top 10. Vartika Singh, the winner of fbb Miss Beauty with a Purpose was gratified with a Style wardrobe from fbb worth Rs 50,000.

Touted as the most glamorous and credible beauty pageant of the country, fbb Femina Miss India 2015 saw electrifying performances by Bollywood stars Kareena Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandes, Shahid Kapoor and Famous singers like Kanika Kapoor, Meet Brothers, and Shalmali Kholgade. The 52nd year of fbb Femina Miss India 2015 was celebrated with glamour and panache.

TV characters from `Comedy Nights With Kapil', Palak and Daadi draped actor John Abraham in a blue sari, terming the phenomenon "wardrobe malefunction." The actor played to the gallery with a catwalk. Paul, on his part, indulged both the judges and contestants in goofy banter, egging four contestants to dance to Sonu Nigam's songs.

The evening also saw actress Kalki Koechlin make a swift entry on stage to talk about her upcoming film 'Margarita, With A Straw'. In the film Palki plays a girl suffering from cerebral palsy.

The stunning 21 finalists were introduced in gorgeous saree gowns by designer Mandira Wirk. The collection was complimented by diamond jewellery by PC Jeweller. A special collection of fbb created by Sailex featured the finalists draped in luxuriously elegant styles of the house, crafted as per the fbb Spring Summer 2015. Reflecting the brand's vibrant color palette for the season, the ensembles are created in shades of ivory, cream, peachy pink and washed indigo.

Gorgeous evening gowns by Gavin Miguel, a collection called Jewel Luxe, adorned by the contestants, was inspired by jewels and defined by colour, cut and finesse.

The unprecedented success of the grand finale follows the super-successful city editions that received an overwhelming response from participants across the country. This year the pageant featured 13 city auditions, 3 regional auditions and 2 city pageants which culminated into a gala final round of auditions, and gave wings to larger-than-life aspiration of millions of young women out to redefine their destiny.

The pageant's title sponsor is fbb. The pageant is powered by Neutrogena, with PC Jeweller as the crown and jewellery partner. The pageant is held in association with Reliance Digital. Sofitel Luxury Hotels, Mumbai BKC is the Hospitality partner.

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Promising life cut short: Mangaluru college student killed in Padubidri road accident

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November 30,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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Think Before You Post! Mangaluru Police Crack Down on Provocative Instagram Accounts

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December 5,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant step to curb online hate and intimidation, Mangaluru City Police have registered a suo motu case against multiple Instagram accounts accused of circulating alleged provocative and threatening content.

While monitoring social media activity on Tuesday, Kankanady Town PSI Anitha Nikkam identified the Instagram handle ‘team_targetttt_900’ for posting a hate message alongside images of lethal weapons. Another account, ‘team_nagara_900’, allegedly shared a threatening post targeting activist Bharath Kumdelu, tagging additional pages such as KARAVALI-OFFICIAL.

Several other accounts — including ‘immu_bhai.fan’, ‘target_boy_900’, ‘kings_of_manglore’, ‘team_target_boys.900’, ‘arshad_mangalore’, ‘target_ka19_ullal’, ‘team_target__’, ‘troll_tigersz_900’, ‘tr_group_900’, and ‘team_target_900’ — are also under scrutiny for spreading similar inflammatory material, police said.

Authorities have urged citizens, especially young social media users, to report suspicious pages and avoid engaging with groups that glorify violence or threaten individuals. Online hate can quickly escalate into real-world harm, and police stress that sharing or promoting such content can attract legal consequences.

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Udupi NRI duped of Rs 12.25 lakh in Telegram investment scam

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December 4,2025

Udupi: A 40-year-old NRI from Udupi has reportedly lost more than Rs 12.25 lakh in an online investment scam operated through Telegram.

According to a complaint filed at the CEN police station, Leo Jerome Mendonsa, who has been working in Dubai for the past 15 years in computer accessories sales, maintains NRI accounts in Karkala and Nitte.

On November 12, 2025, Mendonsa was added to a Telegram group called Instaflow Earnings by unknown individuals. Users identified as Priya and Dipannita persuaded him to invest in “Revenue Tasks.” Initially, Mendonsa transferred Rs 1,100 multiple times and received the promised returns, encouraging him to continue.

On November 14, another user, Nishmitha Shetty, directed him to register on a website, digitvisionuoce.cc, and invest Rs 4 lakh in various shares. Over the next few days, he made multiple transfers totaling Rs 12,25,000, including Rs 50,000 via Google Pay, believing the scheme was legitimate.

After receiving the money, the alleged handlers stopped responding, and neither the invested amount nor the promised profits were returned.

The CEN police have registered a case under Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the IT Act and Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and investigations are ongoing.

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