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US President George W. Bush
"The organizers and sponsors of this event are to be congratulated
for their continued hard work and devotion to young people."
New
York Governor George Pataki
"India Festival Committee is to be commended for its efforts to bring
people together in the spirit of cultural harmony & awareness."
Former
Mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani
"India Festival Committee should be applauded for their commitment
to advancing intercultural relations."
India's
Ambassador to the USA Naresh Chandra
"India Festival Committee has performed a salutary role by promoting
an understanding of India’s people and her hallowed culture through
the me dium of pageantry."
Consulate
General Of India (NY) Shashi U. Tripathi
"The objective of the pageant is to underline this move away from
an exhibition of a vacuous good looks to a showcasing of talent."
Movie
Star Dev Anand
"I have attended many pageants and fashion shows but I am greatly
impressed by the professionalism displayed by the India Festival Committee."
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Star Late Rajendra Kuniar
"The Miss India Worldwide exceeded my wildest expectations. Hats
off to the organizers."
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Star Amitabh Bachchan
"I congratulate India Festival Committee for their commendable efforts."
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Actress Padmini Kolhapure
"An International Indian pageant idea is excellent. I am privileged
to be a witness of this grand affair."
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Star & Parliamentarian Shatrughan Sinha
"It is a novel idea to bring international Indian community on one
platform and the organizers should be congratulated for this concept."
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Actress & Social Activist Shabana Azmi
"I always thought that a beauty pageant title opens the door to stardom.
I never realized that the title can be used for raising funds for charities.
Congratulations to the India Festival Committee for motivating their winners
to take up a charitable cause."
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Actress Meenakshi Shedadri
"A well organized and choreographed show of high caliber."
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Actress Raakhi Gulzaar
"One of the best shows I have attended. Congratulations to the organizers."
Media
Expert Ameen Sayani
"The Presentation of Miss India Worldwide pag eant can be compared
with any pageant anywhere in the world."
Movie
& TV Star Shekhar Suman
"It has been a pleasure to host such a prestigious and unique pageant.
Organizers should be complimented for promoting Indian performing arts
through pageantry."
Former
Miss World Diana Hayden
"I never knew that a pageant like this existed. I am thrilled to
be a part of this unique event and compliment the organizers for this
novel concept."
Regional
Director of Air India, Prakash Goregawkar
"I have never seen a show like this. Heartiest congratulations to
the organizers. Air India is proud to be a part of this unique presentation
since its inception."
Pradeep
Guha, Times of India
"A well organized pageant, a novel concept, pre sented in a novel
manner." |