VPN IBE Awards 2024 Press Release

VPN IBE (FMB Awards) Recognizes Trailblazers In Cinema, Business, And Media

The VPN IBE (FMB Awards), a prestigious event organized by Pegasus Group in collaboration with Manappuram Finance Ltd, celebrated excellence in cinema, business, and media at a grand ceremony held at Le Meridien, Kochi on 9th June. The event highlighted the remarkable contributions of individuals who have excelled in their respective fields.

Shri Balachandra Menon was honored with the Film Iconic Legacy Award for his outstanding contributions to the film industry. In the media sector, Mr. Johny Lukose received the Media Excellence Award, recognizing his impactful achievements. The Business Visionary Award was presented to Mr. Gokulam Gopalan for his exceptional leadership and vision in the business world. Each award underscored the recipients’ dedication and excellence in their domains.

Shri V. P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO of Manappuram Finance Ltd, presented the awards to the distinguished winners. Show Director Ajit Ravi was also present during the ceremony and expressed his support for recognizing and celebrating these remarkable individuals. The awards ceremony served as an inspiration, showcasing the enduring contributions and achievements of the awardees and setting a high standard for future generations.

Miss Glam World 2024 Press Release

Crowning Glory: Man-Jung Kao From Taiwan Wins Miss Glam World 2024

SAJ DQUE Watches proudly announces Man-Jung Kao from Taiwan as the victor of the Miss Glam World 2024 title, with Lara Vitoria Gama from Brazil securing the first runner-up position and Debasmita from India as the second runner-up. The fifth edition of Miss Glam World unfolded on June 9th at Le Meridien, Kochi. Renowned for their expertise in event production, Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd orchestrated an extraordinary and memorable event. With their unwavering commitment to excellence, Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd once again showcased their industry acclaim, delivering an event that surpassed expectations and left a lasting impression on all attendees.

Jebitha Ajit, the Managing Director of Pegasus Global, bestowed the title of Miss Glam World upon the winner. Unnikrishnan Nair, the GM of SAJ Earth Hotel, and Jolly Antony, Chairman of Vibe Munnar, jointly crowned the first runner-up. The second runner-up was honored by Preeti Prakash, Director, and Prakash Parakkat, Managing Director, Parakkat Jewellers. Ajit Ravi, the founder of the Miss Glam World competition and Chairman of Pegasus, officiated the prize announcement and coronation.

Dasun V Imukthi Bandara Wijesinghe (Founder / CEO of The Walk Model Academy and The Walk Studio, Sri Lanka), Balan Maëva (Actress & Model, France), Ambika S Nair (Actress, India), Rohit Manjrekar (Music Director, Canada) and Dr. Fong Toh Jeng (CEO and Founder, UR klinik, Malaysia) were on the judging panel. The winners of the subtitles were selected by a panel of eminent persons.

Preethi Parakkat of Parakkat Jewelers crafted the exquisite gold stuffed crown presented to the winners of Miss Glam World.

Continental Titles

Miss Glam World Asia – Philippines

Miss Glam World Africa – South Africa

Miss Glam World Europe – France

Miss Glam World South America –Brazil

Sub Title Winners

Miss Glam World Solidarity – South Africa

Miss Glam World Fashionista – Philippines

Miss Glam World Talent – Taiwan

Miss Glam World Sensational – Russia

Miss Glam World Diligent – India

Miss Glam World Inspiring – Zambia

Miss Glam World Vivicious – Sri Lanka

Miss Glam World Shining Star – Nepal

Miss Glam World Ramp Walk – Brazil

VeeKayVees Gourmet Queen – Sri Lanka

Miss Glam World National Costume – Philippines

Miss Glam World Adorable – France

SAJ Group Hotels and Resorts and DQUE Watches is the main partners of Miss Glam World 2024 organized by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd. Manappuram Finance Ltd, FICF (Federal International Chamber Forum), Unique Times, VIBE and DQUE Face and Body Skin Friendly Soap are powered by Partners.

Co-partners are Parakkat Resort, Kalpana International, Times New, UT World, Aiswaria Advertisements, Europe Times, Alcazar, Ryoto Electrix, Neenu Pro The Sound Experts, Green Media, St Joseph Hospital Trust, Divas, VeeKayVees Caterers, Akshay Inco and JD Institute of Fashion Technology.

The main objective behind organizing this competition is to showcase the rich and diverse cultural values of the country, while also promoting tourism. Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd distinguishes itself as the only company in the world that has chosen to eliminate the widely recognized Bikini round from their pageants. Instead, they prioritize talent and personality as the key criteria for evaluation.

Mrs Kerala Global 2024 Press Release

Revathy Mohan has been crowned as the winner of the prestigious Mrs Kerala Global 2024 title, presented by Unique Times and DQUE Soap. The grand event, organized by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd, took place at Le Meridien in Kochi on May 13th. Alongside Revathy Mohan, Ashitha P S secured the first runner-up position, while Julia Mariam Vijobi was honored as the second runner-up. The winners were crowned by Pegasus Chairman Ajit Ravi and Managing Director Jebitha Ajit.

12 skilled contestants, chosen through an intense audition process, demonstrated their talents at the grand finale. The event was a magnificent exhibition of elegance and composure.

Subtitle Winners

Mrs Kerala Solidarity – Gopika K

Mrs Kerala Fashionista – Viji K Viswanathan

Mrs Kerala Diligent – Ashitha P S

Mrs Kerala Inspiring – Thushara George

Mrs Kerala Vivacious – Roshni Vinodkumar

Mrs Kerala Shining Star – Pooja

Mrs Kerala Ramp Walk – Anagha P John

Mrs Kerala Tenacious – Sangeetha Sanal

Mrs Kerala Renaissance – Ramya P

Mrs Kerala Congeniality – Julia Mariam Vijobi

Mrs Kerala Talent – Revathy Mohan

Mrs Kerala Humaneness – Sheena V Kunnuth

The judging panel consisted of distinguished individuals, including Reshma George (Bharatnatyam Dancer), Lakshmi Atul (Director, Aries Group of Companies), Renju Renjimar (Celebrity Makeup Artist), and Nisha Mathew (entrepreneur, actor, and producer).

Subtitles winners were selected by a panel of prominent figures, heightening the event’s excitement. Winners received exquisitely crafted gold crowns presented by Preeti Prakash from Parakkat Jewelers.

The pageant was bolstered by major partners like Unique Times and DQUE 78 TFM Grade One Soap, and was further supported by Manappuram Finance Ltd, SAJ Group, VIBE, Mr Light, and Parakkat Resorts as powered by partners. Co-partners included Aiswaria Advertisements, FICF, Kalpana International Salon & Spa, Times New, UT World, Europe Times, Vee Kay Vees Caterers, Gireesh Photography, Alcazar, Neenu Pro The Sound Experts, Green Media, St Joseph Hospital, Akshay Inco, and JD Institute of Fashion Technology.

Anagha P John, Ashitha P S, Gopika K, Julia Mariam Vijobi, Pooja, Ramya P, Revathy Mohan, Roshni Vinodkumar, Sangeetha Sanal, Sheena V Kunnuth, Thushara George and Viji K Viswanathan were the contestants. The exclusive pageant celebrated the beauty, talent, and grace of women from Kerala, inspiring empowerment and equal opportunities. With distinguished guests in attendance, a deserving winner was crowned, leaving the audience in awe of the participants’ remarkable achievements.

Miss Queen Kerala 2024 Press Release

Cinda Padamadan Crowned As DQUE Miss Queen Kerala 2024

Pegasus Event Production Company has successfully organized the 12th edition of Miss Queen Kerala, which was presented by DQUE. The pageant was won by Cinda Padamadan, while Lekha Unnikrishnan Nair and Harsha Haridas were crowned as the first runner-up and second runner-up, respectively.

The ceremony took place at Le Meridian Kochi on May 13th, 2024, where the winners were honored by SAJ Hotels MD, Sajan Varghese. Dr Ajit Ravi Pegasus, the Chairman of Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd was present during the ceremony. A dazzling gold crown specially crafted by Preethi Parakkat of Parakkat Jewels graced the heads of each and every triumphant winner, in a truly befitting tribute to their remarkable achievements.

The judging panel included Dalu Krishnadas (Fashion Choreographer), Cerena Ann Johnson (Miss Queen Kerala 2022), Nikitha Thomas (Miss South India 2019) and Regi Bhaskar (Fashion Photographer). From a vast pool of candidates across the state, 14 individuals were chosen to participate in the event. The event featured three rounds, where the first round was showcased them in red ethnic wear, the second round had participants dressed in black cocktail attire and, the third round in white gown.

Subtitle Winners

Miss Talent: Nithesha C K

Miss Solidarity: Krishnendu G S

Miss Fashionista: Amrutha Lakshmi

Miss Perfect Ten: Harsha Haridas

Miss Congeniality: Dyuthi Kurian Puliyeli

Miss Ramp Walk: Shincy Prem

Miss Humaneness: Kalyani Ajith S

Miss Inspiring: Vishnupriya Rajhu

Miss Shining Star: Khulsum

Miss Vivacious: Renuka Reghu

Miss Tenacious: Athira P R

Miss Diligent: Sandhra V

The powered partners of event were Manappuram Finance Ltd, SAJ Earth Resorts, Medimix, Unique Times and Parakkat Resorts while co-partners included Kalpana International, Aiswaria Outdoor Media, St Joseph Hospital, FICF, Vee Kay Vees Caterers, Times New, Europe Times, UT World, Gireesh Photography, Neenu Pro The Sound Experts, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Alcazar, Akshay Inco and Green Media. The competition aimed to showcase the diverse and rich cultural values and promote tourism.

Amrutha Lakshmi, Athira P R, Cinda Padamadan, Dyuthi Kurian Puliyeli, Harsha Haridas, Kalyani Ajith S, Khulsum, Krishnendu G S, Lekha Unnikrishnan Nair, Nithesha C K, Renuka Reghu, Sandhra V, Shincy Prem and Vishnupriya Rajhu were the participants of the pageant.

Miss Queen of India 2024 Press Release

Harsha Sreekanth from Kerala crowned as DQUE Miss Queen of India 2024 along with Tamanna Bharat from Punjab as first runner-up and Himanshi Chhallani from Maharastra as second runner-up. The pageant was conducted on 13th May at Le Meridien, Kochi.

The winners were crowned by SAJ Hotels MD Sajan Varghese, while Pegasus Chairman Dr. Ajit Ravi crowned the first and second runners-up. 10 contestants were selected from around the nation for the Miss Queen of India competition. The contestants also had grooming session led by experts.

Regional Title Winners

Miss Queen North – Himanshi Chhallani

Miss Queen West – Tamanna Bharat

Miss Queen East – Anju Pandey

Miss Queen South – Aishwarya Pundlik Magdum

Subtitle Winners

Miss Congeniality – Akshatha Das

Miss Ramp Walk – Aishwarya Pundlik Magdum

Miss Fashionista – Anuradha Kumari

Miss Talent – Tamanna Bharat

Miss Shining Star – Swati Kumari

Miss Tenacious – Harsha Sreekanth

Miss Vivacious – Livya Liffy

Miss Solidarity – Himanshi Chhallani

Miss Diligent – Anju Pandey

Miss Inspiring – Meenakshi Unnikrishnan

The competition progressed in three rounds, Traditional (Lehenga), western wear and evening gown. The pageant organisers, Pegasus event Production Company is the only company in the nation which exempted the bikini round for the competition. The company has made a unique position for itself in the fashion industry. Miss Queen of India is a pathway to countable international pageants including Miss Asia, Miss Asia Global and Miss Glam World.

Hari Anand (Fashion Designer), Lakshmi Menon (Model and Actress), Lakshmi Atul (Director, Aries Group of Companies) and Rinky Shah (Influencer & Entrepreneur) were on the judging panel. The winners of the subtitles were selected by a panel of eminent persons. The winners of Miss Queen of India were presented with a gold crown designed by Preeti Prakash of Parakkat Jewellers.

DQUE 78 TFM Grade One Soap is the main partner of Miss Queen of India 2024 organized by Pegasus. Manappuram Finance Ltd, Unique Times, Parakkat Resorts, Ryoto Electrix and SAJ Group Hotels & Resorts are the powered by Partners.

Co-partners are Kalpana International Salon & Spa, Aiswaria Advertisements, Vee Kay Vees Caterers, Gireesh Photography, Europe Times, Times New, UT World, FICF, Alcazar, FICF, Green Media, Neenu Pro, Akshay Inco, St Joseph Hospital, and JD Institute of Fashion Technology.

Aishwarya Pundlik Magdum from Karnataka, Akshatha Das from Tamil Nadu, Anju Pandey from West Bengal, Anuradha Kumari from Bihar, Harsha Sreekanth from Kerala, Himanshi Chhallani from Maharastra, Livya Liffy from Kerala, Meenakshi Unnikrishnan from Kerala, Swati Kumari from Jharkhand and Tamanna Bharat from Punjab were the contestants.