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Young woman from Barkur brings glory to the state with prestigious national title
New Delhi - Nishali Kundar, daughter of state award recipient Umesh Kundar from the Hoskere family of Barkur, has been crowned "Miss India - Pride of India 2025" at the prestigious competition organized by Delhi's renowned DK Pageant organization.
The grand finale took place yesterday at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Delhi, where Nishali competed against 44 contestants who had been selected through state-level competitions from various parts of the country. Her victory has brought immense pride and joy to Karnataka.
Currently pursuing her M.A. in Journalism at St. Aloysius College in Mangaluru, Nishali is the daughter of Umesh Kundar, Managing Director of Shrinidhi Corporation in Bengaluru and a state award recipient, and Mrs. Janaki Kundar.
Speaking to the media about her achievement, an elated Nishali shared, "This journey from Barekattu in Kundapura to Delhi has fulfilled my lifelong dream."
The victory marks a significant achievement for the young journalist-in-training, who has successfully represented Karnataka on the national stage and brought honor to her home state through this prestigious beauty pageant title.