Hyderabad, May 13 -- The 72nd edition of the prestigious Miss World pageant officially commenced on Saturday evening, May 11, with a glittering inaugural ceremony at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. The event was inaugurated in the presence of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, marking a proud moment for the state as it plays host to one of the most celebrated global beauty events.

As part of the ongoing festivities, all 109 contestants from around the world are set to participate in a special Heritage Walk at the historic Charminar today, May 13. With many more cultural and charitable events lined up in the days to come, Hyderabad is gearing up for an exciting fortnight leading up to the grand finale.

The much-awaited f...