The grand finale of Miss Universe India 2024 was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. In a dazzling ceremony, Rhea Singha was crowned Miss Universe India 2024. Pranjal Priya was named first runner-up, while Chhavi Verg took the second runner-up spot. Sushmita Roy and Ruopfuzhano Whiso secured the third and fourth runner-up positions, respectively. With 51 finalists competing, Rhea won the title and will now represent India at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Actress Urvashi Rautela was one of the judges; she held the title of Miss Universe India twice in 2012 & 2015, respectively.

Did you know, that the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba is even older than the Gateway of India? Have you ever wondered, why is the Elephanta Caves called so? This World Heritage Day 2024, get ready to explore Mumbai’s heritage like never before. The Colaba area of Mumbai holds a treasure of history with remarkable monuments and structures that narrate the tale of Mumbai’s glorious past. Among them, Mumbai’s Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel stand as majestic landmarks bridging Mumbai’s modern present to its hair-raising history. In this series of Mid-day Xplore, Mid-day`s journalist Katyayani Kapoor explores Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel with the founder of Mumbai Heritage Tours - Pranav Damle who gives a peek into the untold and rare history of South Mumbai`s remarkable heritage honouring the heritage of Mumbai this World Heritage Day.