Swathi from M'luru Clinches 'Best Personality' Title in Mr & Mrs UAE International Beauty Pageant
Mangaluru: Swathi Mangala, a resident of Jeppu Mangaluru, emerged as the winner of the prestigious 'Best Personality' title in the fourth season of the Mr & Mrs UAE International beauty pageant held in Dubai, UAE. Swathi has been residing in Dubai since 2012 and has actively participated in various activities in the city.
The Mr & Mrs UAE International 2023 event took place on May 7 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View. The competition featured a total of 31 talented contestants who were divided into three different categories. The Gold category comprised 11 participants between the ages of 24 and 37, while the Platinum category consisted of 10 participants aged between 38 and 50.
Additionally, there were 10 male participants competing for the Mr UAE International title.
Prior to the finale, the contestants underwent three days of intensive training at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View. On the day of the event, the morning session showcased the contestants' talents, during which Swathi Mangala mesmerized the audience with her exceptional yoga skills. Being a dedicated practitioner since 2006, she effortlessly demonstrated her expertise on stage.
Later in the evening, the participants participated in the ramp walk and questionnaire rounds, which included various segments like the ethnic round, coordination set round, western wear round, and gown round.
Swathi Mangala, competing in the Gold category, triumphed as the winner of the 'Mrs Best Personality' title. She was bestowed with a sash, certificate, and an exclusive gift hamper from the renowned Turkish brand, Flormar, as recognition for her remarkable achievement.
The Mrs UAE International beauty pageant is an esteemed event organized under the patronage of the UAE government. The pageant is presented by being muskaan, a foundation founded by Mrs. Meena Asrani in 2019 with the aim of empowering women. This particular beauty pageant focuses on encouraging married, separated, and divorced women to step out of their comfort zones and exhibit their beauty, talent, and confidence on an international platform.
Expressing her joy, Swathi Mangala stated that her journey from being a finalist to securing the title of 'Mrs Best Personality' in the Mr and Mrs UAE International 2023 beauty pageant was an incredible experience and a cherished memory that she would forever hold dear.
Swathi Mangala holds an MSc in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from SDM College, Ujire. In Dubai, she is employed by a property development company. She is a devoted mother of two children, while her husband works for ENBD Bank.
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Espionage racket busted: YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra among six Indians arrested for spying for Pakistan
New Delhi: Indian authorities have arrested six individuals for allegedly spying for Pakistan, including Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra. Malhotra, who operated the travel-themed YouTube channel "Travel with Jo", is accused of maintaining contact with Pakistani intelligence operatives and sharing sensitive information.
According to a report by India Today, Malhotra had visited Pakistan in 2023 after obtaining a visa through commission agents. During her visit, she reportedly developed a close relationship with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a former staff member at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. Danish was declared persona non grata and expelled from India on May 13, 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack.
Investigators claim Danish introduced Malhotra to multiple Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs), including an individual identified as Shakir alias Rana Shahbaz. Malhotra allegedly stayed in contact with these operatives through platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Snapchat. She is also reported to have saved one contact under the alias “Jatt Randhawa.”
Authorities allege that Malhotra shared sensitive information about key Indian locations with PIOs. She is also suspected of having had an intimate relationship with one of the operatives and travelling with him to Bali, Indonesia. Her YouTube videos have been noted for presenting Pakistan in a favorable light, and she was reportedly in frequent communication with Danish during his tenure in India.
In addition to Malhotra, the arrested individuals include a 32-year-old widow named Guzala from Malerkotla, Punjab. Guzala is said to have visited the Pakistan High Commission in February 2025 to apply for a visa and remained in close contact with Danish, who allegedly promised to marry her and sent her money on multiple occasions. Visas were also arranged for Guzala and her friend Banu Nasreen, another widow from Malerkotla.
A third suspect from Malerkotla and a 25-year-old student from Haryana were also arrested. The student reportedly established contact with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) during a religious pilgrimage and is accused of sharing sensitive military details. Another individual named Arman, a resident of Nuh district in Haryana, was arrested for allegedly supplying Indian SIM cards and transferring funds to Pakistan-based handlers.
