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Pema Cheodon wins ‘Miss Tibet 2015’ crown
Dharamsala: Aiming to become a role model for the young generation of Tibetans, 24-year-old Pema Cheodon has won the Miss Tibet Pageant 2015 at McLeodganj near this Himachal Pradesh town, an event organiser said on Monday.
“Pema Cheodon was crowned Miss Tibet during the 13th edition of the pageant that concluded last (Sunday) night,” the event’s director-producer Lobsang Wangyal told IANS.
Well versed in Hindi and English, Cheodon said: “I am very overwhelmed at the moment because I didn’t expect to win this stage. I think more young Tibetan women should come and join this pageant. It is a very precious opportunity to empower women in our society.”
She said she would remain committed to the Tibetan cause.
Lobsang Kyizom, 21, was judged the first runner-up, while Tsering Dolma, 23, was declared the second runner-up.
Kyizom and Dolma, both from Nepal and who participated in the pageant to highlight the plight of the Nepalis after a strong quake hit the Himalayan nation in April, received Rs.50,000 and Rs.25,000, respectively.
The three contestants went through five competition rounds — talk, talent, gown, traditional costume and interview.
Choedon, who is from Dehradun in Uttarakhand, did her post-graduation in English (Honours) from Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi and is planning to pursue a doctorate.
Outgoing Miss Tibet 2014 Tenzin Yangzom crowned the new Miss Tibet.
Two former Miss Tibets — Tenzin Yangkyi (2011) and Tenzin Dolma (2007) — were also present during the coronation ceremony.
Many Tibetans opposed the pageant, saying it does not adhere to the principles of the Tibetan culture.
Even the Tibetan government-in-exile, based in this hill town, has condemned the pageant, saying it is not part of their tradition.
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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.