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    While India’s top trainers are confident she will bring back the crown, Pooja said, “I am leaving no stone unturned, I have even styled my own shoes, down to the colour, heel and look, and have selected my bags and accessories in such a manner that everything should be perfect and have an Indianness about it,” Apart from that, she intends to promote India in every possible manner. "If anyone asks me whether India is a country of snake charmers or claims to know about India from Slumdog Millionaire, I will correct their facts and figures. I will stand by my nation and tell them that we have people like A R Rahman, Sachin Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who all are global icons" said Pooja proudly. The preparations are done, but how confident is Pooja Chopra about winning the Miss World crown? Full Article at Times of India
    If anyone asks me whether India is a country of snake charmers or claims to know about India from Slumdog Millionaire, I will correct their facts and figures. I will stand by my nation and tell them that we have people like A R Rahman, Sachin Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who all are global icons
    SOURCE: Times of India 3 weeks ago
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  1. Oh, believe me, I’m not going to let it go to my head. Day and night I have been dreaming about that crown, how it would feel when I touch it, the colours, the sparkle of the diamond, the sapphire, everything. So the moment I get it, I’m not going to leave it, I’m going to parade all over with that crow...
    SOURCE: Times of India 3 weeks ago
  2. I am completely focussed on winning the crown, and for that, I have worked very hard with my trainers. And while I am nervous and anxious, I am also excited. I am aware that it is a huge responsibility. But I also know that this time will never come back in my life again. So I keep reminding myself to e...
    SOURCE: Times of India 3 weeks ago
  3. From London I will go to Abu Dhabi and from there, to the host country
    SOURCE: Times of India 3 weeks ago
  4. High Fashion has a short ephemeral and magical life. Its for people who are adventurous, take risks and play with convention to constantly evolve. Such is reflected in Pooja’s collection. It’s about being feminine yet adventurous and experimental to take on the world.
    SOURCE: Times of India 3 weeks ago
  5. I believe in destiny. I have done my best, and I will put my best foot forward. Plus, I believe a lot in prayers and blessings. A lot of people are praying for me, even people who don’t know me directly, as they want the crown to come back to India. So, with 1.2 billion people putting pressure on God, I...
    SOURCE: Times of India 3 weeks ago
  6. I am leaving no stone unturned, I have even styled my own shoes, down to the colour, heel and look, and have selected my bags and accessories in such a manner that everything should be perfect and have an Indianness about it
    SOURCE: Times of India 3 weeks ago

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