Gul Panag: Miss India 1999: She has tremendous faith in herself. Tremendous for a 21-year-old, at least. After obtaining a doctorate in developmental economics. She entered the media, inspired by her newsreader aunt, Komal G B Singh. However, things don't stop there. As she believes that the possibilities are endless. (BCCL/Farokh Jassawalla )

Lymaraina D'souza: Miss India 1998: How does a 19-year-old collegian who's never worn make-up before and who claims to 'eat like a horse' get to be Femina Miss India-Universe 1998? Well, Lymaraina D'Souza (C) was clear about her goals and nothing could stop her. She is pursuing her studies in Psychology in Hawaii. (BCCL)