“I get overjoyed to see journeys of Miss, Teen and Mrs India contestants right from application stage to final performance and then continuing their bonds of friendships and network. Many girls/women get inspired and motivated to achieve some personal or professional goals.” Today’s woman dreamer, Ruchika Arora, is the talented State Director of the Miss India New England Pageant, a vibrant celebration of Indian fashion and culture. She shares everything you need to know about this year’s event, happening on Sunday Nov 26th, 2023 at Double Tree by Hilton in Andover Massachusetts. Enjoy!

1 You have a background in fashion industry . Tell us about where your fashion and beauty interests began?

I am a graduate of NIFT Delhi in India {National Institute of Fashion Technology}. Design is a very gratifying profession to me and I was very proud to receive award for ‘Most technical fabric development’ in year 2000 from industry experts. Being a NIFT ian gave me huge exposure to all fashion events and trade shows which were happening in India and abroad during that time.

2- How did you get involved in pageant world ?

I wanted to celebrate Indian festivals with people as I missed our cultural celebrations back in the home country, so started doing events in 2010. Because of my background in design- fashion shows started in 2011 and by year 2012 ‘Miss India New England’ pageant began in affiliation with ‘Miss India USA’.

3 - You have done the pageant in NE for 11 yrs . What has been your best memory so far ?

There have been many beautiful memories in this journey so its hard to pick any one. I get overjoyed to see journeys of Miss, Teen and Mrs India contestants right from application stage to final performance and then continuing their bonds of friendships and network. Many girls/women get inspired and motivated to achieve some personal or professional goals.

4- How do you prepare your participants for the event?

I follow a training/practice schedule that is developed in past 11 years based on experience working with different age groups. Some experts are also involved who are best at their work.

5- Tell us about the upcoming pageant . What are some of the highlights ?

The upcoming ‘Miss India New England’ pageant is on Sunday Nov 26th, 2023 at Double Tree by Hilton in Andover Massachusetts between 12 to 4 pm. Just like many previous years- the effort is to present best of New England beauty, brains and talent on a glamorous stage. The format is new with many added titles and crowns; also featuring a fashion show by an International fashion designer from Hollywood.

Thank you Ruchika for sharing your story with us! We look forward to the upcoming event!