Aussie teen crowned Miss India Worldwide Dubai: Miss India Australia Ankita Cheryl has clinched the title of Miss India Worldwide 2011 beating 25 Indian women competing for the title in Abu Dhabi.

Cheryl received a cash prize of 100,000 dirhams (USD 27,224) in addition to modelling contracts and sponsor prizes. Miss India USA was the first runner-up while Anuradha Devika from Trinidad was crowned the second runner-up.

The pageant consisted of a gown segment, talent show and question-and-answer session.

Participants were judged on personality, talent, stage presence, confidence and self belief....more    
01:15 PM, May 16, 2011