Real Estate Expert Shravan Gupta Sees a Shift in Market Trends
According to Shravan Gupta, a seasoned real estate expert, the post-2026 market is poised to undergo significant changes. Prioritizing developer trustworthiness, infrastructure-led demand, and rising NRI investments in India, the market is expected to undergo a transformation.
Dr. Akshata Prabhu: A Pioneering Figure in Pageantry
Dr. Akshata Prabhu, a Mumbai-based pageant evaluation expert, has been making waves in the world of pageantry. Her professional judging standards are gaining acceptance globally as more pageants across the globe adopt them.
Accolades and Achievements
- Won Ms International World in 2021
- Judged by a panel of experts including Miss Universe 1992, Michelle McLean
- Featured on billboards on Fashion Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard
- Featured in Times Square for the brand Margaritaville at Sea
- Collaborated with multiple designers at an independent New York Fashion Week Showcase in 2021
- Curated an independent designer showcase during Paris Fashion Week in 2023
The International Glamour Project (TIGP)
Dr. Prabhu co-founded The International Glamour Project (TIGP) in 2019, where she serves as the Chief Mentor and Creative Director. The platform has attracted over 5,000 applicants and over 1,000 participants from 11 countries across 4 seasons.
Achievements through TIGP
- Trainees have won or placed in international competitions across 8 different pageant brands
- More than 15 international title recipients emerged in the last five years
Multidimensional Integrity and Representation Standard (MIRS)
Dr. Prabhu developed and registered the Multidimensional Integrity and Representation Standard (MIRS), a framework that defines scoring parameters and structured evaluation processes to bring greater consistency to judging and scoring.
Recognition and Accolades
- A US trade magazine publisher, Supermodels Unlimited, named an eyeshadow shade ‘Akshata’ after her
- Selected as one of the three hosts for the 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa's Opening Carnival 2025
- Featured on Doordarshan National, All India Radio 107.1 FM, and Doordarshan Sahyadri
Dr. Prabhu's Vision
"Most of what makes this industry work is invisible," she says. "The training happens before getting on the stage. The scoring system determines who qualifies, and the mentorship process continues. I am trying to make those unseen elements visible."
Infographic: Dr. Akshata Prabhu's Achievements
- Pageants Won: Ms International World 2021
- Featured on: Billboards on Fashion Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard, Times Square for Margaritaville at Sea
- Designed for: New York Fashion Week Showcase 2021, Paris Fashion Week 2023
- Hosted: 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa's Opening Carnival 2025
- Awarded: Eyeshadow shade 'Akshata' named after her