 23 finalists for 'Miss India'
 It's that time of the year again... when the young beauties usher in a new beginning... with confidence and excitement...
Sparkling eyes, soaring dreams, nervous excitement! The anticipation has just begun. With bated breath, the countdown to the country's most exhilarating beauty event takes off. This will be the second consecutive year when Pond's is the main annual beauty pageant sponsor. This year, the Pond's Femina Miss India 2005 showcases 23 bright new faces of young Indian women vying for the most prestigious place under a crown.
'Pond's Femina Miss India 2005' is here and has already reached another interesting stage. After having received an overwhelming number of over 9,300 entries, the girls were short-listed and brought to Mumbai for the regional rounds. After a tough selection process, the pick of the lot, the chosen ones, the final 23, are here to showcase their talent, confidence and beauty. On whose head will rest the coveted crown?
These young women will have a chance to emulate the success of the beauty queens over the last few years - Sushmita, Aishwarya, Priyanka and all other Indian beauties who have set a precedent in bringing home the international crowns.
Said Ashok Venkatramani, vice-president, Skin, Hindustan Lever Ltd, "The response to the beauty pageant has been phenomenal and we are delighted to be part of this event that provides a platform for every individual participant to define her full potential for beauty. Over
the years, the pageant has felicitated the women of substance, a contemporary woman, who is a perfect balance between the attributes of mind and body, between individuality and beauty. The pageant is a definitive a step towards reaffirming Pond's focus on the modern Indian woman - a beauty that's radiant with an inner glow. She takes pride in her individuality and is effortlessly stylish. A woman who is as beautiful as she wants to be."
Said A P Parigi, MD and CEO, TIML, "Over the years, Femina Miss India has been a world-class event that has not only met with but also managed to set international benchmarks. It has been acknowledged internationally as one of the best-conceived and professionally-run pageants. With powerful partners such as our title sponsor Pond's, this pageant is all set to scale new heights and evolve into an institution that reflects and personifies the intelligence, insight, spirit and style of an Indian woman."
Said Ajay Kakadia, managing director, Sheetal Creations Pvt Ltd, "We are pleased to be associated with Pond's Femina Miss India 2005. The contestants of the pageant work extremely hard to win the coveted crowns."
From flawless skin to picture perfect smiles... from looking good to feeling good... it's all happening at the training programme, which is currently taking place at lTC Grand Central from March 1 to March 26, 2005. With a swish of their magic wand these experts will bring to life 23 stunning beauties who can take on the world.
Preparing these 23 young women to meet their aspirations is a selected list of experts recognised for their work and contributions in their respective fields.
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