A Crown for Rajasthan at the Jaipur Finale:

The city of Jaipur was a dazzling sight on the evening of August 18, 2025, when the Miss Universe India 2025 grand finale was dominated by splendor and elegance.  In a dazzling performance, Manika Vishwakarma of Rajasthan was crowned the new Miss Universe India, receiving her title from outgoing queen Rhea Singha.

Hailing from Sri Ganganagar and currently pursuing her final year in Political Science and Economics in Delhi, Manika impressed judges with her poise, intellect, and artistry—abilities that extend well beyond beauty.

Subtitle Wins Galore: A Path to Victory

The Miss Universe India 2025 pageant, now in its second year under the Glamanand Group, has evolved into a multifaceted competition that honors more than just superficial beauty. In addition to the main title, several international pageant slots and subtitles were awarded. Here’s an overview of key titles and special recognitions:

International Titles Awarded:

• Miss International India 2025: Roosh Sindhu
• Miss Charm India 2025: Mehak Dhingra
• Miss Tourism India 2025: Amishi Kaushik
• Miss Global India 2025: Tanya Sharma (“Global” title applies to 2026 representation).

Notable Subtitle Awards:
Manika herself bagged Best in Personal Interview and featured among the top five in the Best in Speech category. Other winners included:

• Beauty with a Purpose: Vaamshi Uday
• Best State Director: Nandini Nagaraj (Karnataka)
• Best in Evening Gown: Tanya Sharma
• Best in Swimsuit: Mehak Dhingra
• Best in Sports: Amishi Kaushik
• Best in Talent: Anushka Ghosh
• Best National Costume: Himanshi Singh
• Miss Congeniality: Samiksha Singh
• Miss Fashion Icon: Smiti Chhabra
• Miss Glowing Skin, Photogenic, Beauty with Brains, and more.

That makes for a staggering 80 %+ distribution of titles among finalists—highlighting how sub-talents and communication now play a core role in scoring.

Manika Vishwakarma: More Than a Model

The new queen is far from just a pageant face. Manika’s journey shines bright across multiple dimensions:

• A classical dancer, skilled painter, and NCC graduate—she’s cultivated artistic depth early.
• Represented India at BIMSTEC Sewocon (Ministry of External Affairs’ cultural initiative).
• Honoured by both the Lalit Kala Academy and the JJ School of Arts.
• Academically, she’s in the final year of a Political Science and Economics degree.
• Founded Neuronova, a platform that reframes neurodivergence—especially ADHD—as a cognitive strength, not a disorder.

After her win, Manika reflected:

“From my hometown Ganganagar to Delhi to Jaipur’s stage—this victory is validation that confidence builds character. I thank everyone who believed in me.”

Sharper Lens: From Runners-Up to Regional Winners

Other finalists also had compelling stories:

• Tanya Sharma (Uttar Pradesh)—1st Runner-Up and Best in Evening Gown winner.
• Mehak Dhingra (Haryana)—2nd Runner-Up and Best in Swimsuit winner.
• Amishi Kaushik (Haryana)—3rd Runner-Up, winner of Best in Sports and Beauty Eyes.

Meanwhile during preliminary rounds held in Indore starting July 26, participants started making their mark with subtitles like Beauty with Brains (Saanvi Sharma), Best in Speech, and others.

What This Victory Means?

This edition of Miss Universe India underscores a broader shift in pageantry:

• Multi-dimensional talent is now as prized as traditional attributes.
• Regional diversity is celebrated—winners from Rajasthan, UP, and Haryana.
• Female empowerment is highlighted via initiatives like Neuronova and cultural representation.
• In just two editions, the pageant has elevated its status within Indian pageantry, expanding with international placements and subtitles

Glamanand Group’s Growing Legacy

After acquiring Miss Universe’s Indian franchise in 2024, the Glamanand Group, under National Director Nikhil Anand, has transformed the pageant into an inclusive, multi-title platform. The shift from Miss Diva to Miss Universe India represents a strategic reboot aligning with global pageant trends.

Looking Ahead: Onward to Thailand and Beyond

Manika Vishwakarma will now head to Thailand in November to represent India at the 74th Miss Universe pageant. Beyond that:

• Roosh Sindhu, Mehak Dhingra, Amishi Kaushik, and Tanya Sharma will carry India’s flag at other global platforms like Miss International, Miss Charm, Miss Tourism World, and Miss Global, respectively.
• The pageant’s next editions are likely to echo the subtitle-rich, talent-focused format that diversified the stage this year.

Conclusion

Miss Universe India 2025 isn’t just notable—it’s historic. Manika Vishwakarma emerges not only as a crown holder but as a changemaker, representing art, intellect, and advocacy. Her win—amid a landscape packed with subtitles and purpose—signals a new era in Indian pageantry: one where talent, values, and voice hold as much weight as beauty.

Her journey from Ganganagar to Jaipur’s crown is more than symbolic—it’s empowering. And as she steps onto the global Miss Universe stage, India watches with pride and hope.