India's Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu becomes Miss Universe

India has achieved a big achievement in Miss Universe 2021. In this competition, India's daughter Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu won the title of 70th Miss Universe. The biggest thing is that India has won this title after a long time of 21 years.

India won the title of Miss Universe for the third time 

The 70th Miss Universe pageant was held on Monday morning in Elliot, Israel. India's Harnaaz Kaur has become Miss Universe 2021 by securing first place in this competition. Earlier, the title was won by Sushmita Sen in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000. India has now won this title for the third time. To win the title she edged out contestants from Paraguay and South Africa and  claimed the crown. 

As part of the top three round, the contestants were asked, "What advice would you give to young women watching on how to deal with the pressures they face today? "

In answer, Harnaaz said, "The biggest pressure the youth of today is facing, is to believe in themselves. To know that you are unique makes you beautiful. Stop comparing yourselves with others and let's talk about more important things that are happening worldwide. Come out, speak for yourself, because you are the leader of your life. You are the voice of your own. I believed in myself and that is why I am standing here today." 

Who is Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu? 

Harnaaz is a resident of Chandigarh, India. He was born in a Sikh family. Harnaaz is a fitness and yoga lover. In 2017, Harnaaz won the title of Miss Chandigarh. A year later, in 2018, Harnaaz was awarded the crown of Miss Max Emerging Star India 2018. After winning two coveted titles, Harnaaz participated in Miss India 2019 where she managed to make it to the top 12.