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Switching from the glamour of beauty pageants to the grit of the armed forces is almost unheard of. Yet, Kashish Methwani, crowned Miss International India 2023 and offered global opportunities, chose duty over spotlight. By cracking the CDS exam with All India Rank 2, she traded crowns for the olive green, and now serves as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army's Air Defence Regiment.
Born into a family deeply rooted in education and service, Kashish Methwani grew up balancing science and creativity. Her father, Dr. Gurmukh Das, a senior officer in the Ministry of Defence, and her mother, Shobha, an Army Public School teacher, insti...