Kashmir will host the 71st Miss World pageant in December, announced visiting CEO Julia Morley. At a press meet attended by current Miss World Karolina Bielawska and Miss World India Sini Shetty, Morley expressed excitement to bring 130 nations to Kashmir on December 8th. Bielawska said she was awestruck by Kashmir's beauty and eagerly awaited bringing contestants to experience the scenery, warm hospitality, and culture. Morley and the trio explored handicrafts, vistas, and art, welcomed everywhere. Hosting Miss World marks a major milestone for Kashmir, highlighting its tourism revival and growing global appeal after years of strife.

Indian passport holders in the US or Canada on work permits, student visas or as permanent residents require visitor visas for Europe and now face lengthy processing unlike American or Canadian citizens. While Europe is a favoured destination for Indians, visa backlogs can thwart travel plans. Non-resident Indians encounter the same delays, even if applying remotely. According to Sonali Mehendale of Tours R Us, timelines depend on the specific embassy. Unlike citizens, non-citizen Indians abroad still require tourist visas for Europe. In summary, non-resident Indians in the US and Canada confront extra visa hurdles to visit Europe compared to citizens, causing holdups for vacations.