108 Contestants participating in the Miss World 2025 visited the Victoria Memorial Home in Saroor Nagar, Hyderabad on Thursday morning, bringing with them messages of hope, empowerment, and inspiration for the underprivileged students residing there
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The 108 contestants participating in the Miss World 2025 visited the Victoria Memorial Home in Saroor Nagar, Hyderabad on Thursday morning, bringing with them messages of hope, empowerment, and inspiration for the underprivileged students residing there.
The contestants interacted with the children of the government-run Social Welfare Residential School and participated in cultural performances, even joining the students in dance and celebration. The contestants also inaugurated a newly established computer lab aimed at enhancing digital learning for the students. They also presented essential gifts and daily-use items to the children, adding a personal and compassionate touch to their engagement.
The Victoria Memorial Home, founded in 1903 by the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Bahadur, was originally established as an orphanage in memory of Queen Victoria following her death in 1901. A royal firman issued in 1904 led to its inauguration as the Victoria Memorial Orphanage on February 14, 1905. In 1953, during a visit by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, the institution’s name was changed from “orphanage” to “home” to reflect a more humane and inclusive outlook.
Published – May 22, 2025 10:17 pm IST
