The legendary icon Helen Keller once quoted, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart". The aforementioned statement holds immense meaning to today's birthday girl Lara Dutta, who is a real life definition of not just beauty, but also grace and poise! After winning the much coveted Miss Universe crown, Lara took the proverbial plunge in Bollywood with her debut film 'Andaaz', which also won her awards and accolades for her...

A rule change that would allow transgender women to participate in the Miss Universe beauty pageant next year is a step forward for equality, advocates said Tuesday after pageant officials announced the policy shift. Pageant officials said they are working on the language of the official rule policy change but expected final word to come soon. The rules will have to be approved by Donald Trump, who runs the Miss Universe Organization, and NBC. Trump and NBC co-own the contest. The announcement...