Prof (Dr) Rachana represented Bharat Express News Network Chairman, Managing Director (CMD) and Editor-in-Chief Upendrra Rai at the Miss and Mrs United Nations 2026 international beauty pageant held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rohini, Delhi.
Parisa Communication Private Limited organised the five-day event to raise awareness about cancer and provide women with a platform to showcase their confidence, talent and achievements. Bharat Express served as the media partner.
The organisers had invited CMD Upendrra Rai as the chief guest and planned to honour him during the event. Prof (Dr) Rachana accepted the honour on his behalf, representing the news network at the international gathering.
Addressing the importance of women’s empowerment, Prof (Dr) Rachana highlighted the role of families and life partners in helping women pursue their ambitions.
“Behind every woman who comes onto this stage with confidence and dignity, there is, in some way, the strong support of her life partner and family. Every man should therefore instil these values and lessons at home, ensuring that he fully participates in helping his female partner move forward, giving wings to her dreams and strengthening her confidence. Women can progress only when society and families come together to support them,” she said.
Prof (Dr) Rachana’s message underscored the importance of collective social and family support in enabling women to achieve their goals.
Russia’s Zhanna Nikolaeva won the Miss United Nations title. Nepal’s Sneha Raut secured the first runner-up position, while Mongolia’s Viktoriia Popova finished as the second runner-up.
In the Mrs category, Russia’s Viktoria Kharitonova secured the title. Kazakhstan’s Ular Sarmukhanova finished first runner-up, while Russia’s Ksenia Filippova and Anastasia Maraktaeva shared the second runner-up position.
Kazakhstan’s Aktoty Ospanova won the Elite category. Olga Stepanova and Ekaterina Zimina were the first runners-up, while Anna Kiyashko and Olga Fedorova shared second place.
Maharashtra’s Dr Shruti Niraj Sawalakhe won the Classic category. Reshma Gadre finished as the first runner-up, while Rutuja Jagdale secured the second runner-up position.
Mariia Filina won the Queen category, followed by Irina Rinchinova, while Rajani Patil and Tamara Roska shared second runner-up honours.
The event concluded with cultural performances and a message of solidarity with people affected by cancer.
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