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Miss Grand International runner-up wants to set right precedent
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Haryana girl Meenakshi Chaudhary, the runner-up at the Miss Grand International 2018 pageant, says her crown comes with lot of responsibilites as several young girls will now look up to her for inspiration.
“I have always dreamt of becoming Miss India and looked up to all the winners since childhood. And since I have made it now (as a beauty queen), I know there are young girls looking up to me as well. I don’t want them to have a wrong notion about what it is like to look at somebody who is not that person. I always want to showcase to the world who I am,” Meenakshi told IANS over phone from Mumbai.
The 22-year-old is currently pursuing her Bachelors in dental surgery.
“Becoming a doctor and model have been my goals since chilhood. And I am fortunate enough that my dreams are getting fulfilled. It requires a lot of balancing and time planning to manage my studies and modelling work. I am focused for both the fields,” she added.
For Meenakshi, her father is her inspiration.
“My inspiration is always in my house… I am grateful to my father. Whatever I have achieved in my life is because of his constant love and support. I know the struggles and hardships he had gone through. I am blessed to be born in a family where there are so many inspirational people.”
While talking about her family, Meenakshi said she could not wait to go back home and dig into “ghar ka khaana (homemade food)”.
“After going through intense training for the pageant and travelling abroad, the thing which I miss the most is ‘ghar ka khaana’. I want to go back home. Be it my family members or food, I miss everything,” she added.
Meenakshi also gave a piece of advice for the aspiring models.
“It is very important to know what you want in life. Know your passion and work hard for it. Hard work is the main key for success. And in the path of fulfilling your dreams, don’t lose yourself and avoid to be misguided. Be true to yourself.”
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.