IMPHAL: Three siblings from Manipur have won national titles in different categories at the National Beauty Pageant Season 4, organised by Iglam World in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Deepti Sarangthem, Deepika Sarangthem and Achangba Sarangthem secured top honours at the national-level competition held at Hotel Prachi Sarovar Premier, Dharam Vihar, Jagamara, Bhubaneswar. The three returned to Imphal on Thursday and received a warm welcome from family members, teachers and well-wishers.
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Deepti won the Miss Teen India Universe 2026-2027 title, while Deepika was crowned Miss Junior India Universe 2026-2027. Their brother, Achangba, secured the Mister Junior India Universe 2026-2027 title.
Deepti also received the Miss Teen Best Talented 2026 subtitle and was selected as the brand ambassador of Iglam World. Deepika won the Miss Junior Best Talented 2026 subtitle, while Achangba received the Mister Junior India Talented subtitle.
On their arrival at Imphal Airport, the siblings were accorded a reception by members of the Khurai Chaithabi Leirak Women’s Society and the Sarangthem Sagei Apunba Chaokhat Thousin Tengbang Lup, Manipur, along with their teachers and other well-wishers.
Speaking to reporters at the airport, the three expressed gratitude for the support and encouragement they had received. They said they would continue to work hard and pursue greater opportunities in their respective fields.
The siblings also expressed their ambition to participate in more competitions in the future and represent Manipur at higher levels.
