The 2009 Pantaloons Femina Miss India contest is picking up steam with the announcement of the top 20 contestants on March 9, 2009, chosen from 64 contestants in the regional rounds.
Betting sites have released the odds for the Miss Universe 2008 winner in the pageant to be held on July 13, 2008. Update: Miss venezuela Dayana Mendoza is Miss Universe 2008!