THIRTY-TWO OF India’s most beautiful women will head to Abu Dhabi next month to compete in the five-day Miss India Worldwide pageant.

Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen will be the guest of honour for the event, which will culminate in a grand final at Emirates Palace on May 14 after a talent show two days previously.

The winner will walk away with Dhs100,000 and a year-long contract to take part in international fashion shows and charity initiatives.

Visit www.facebook.com and enter ‘MIWW 2011’ for more on the competition.

GET YOUR ROX OFF

Scandinavian pop-rock group play Dubai

TICKETS ARE ON sale now to see Swedish superstars Roxette live in Dubai next month.

The duo, who have sold roughly 60 million records, had four US number one hits between 1989 and 1991 with Joyride, It Must Have Been Love, The Look and Listen to Your Heart.

Having recently released new album Charm School, the pop-rock group play the Dubai World Trade Centre on Friday, May 20.

For tickets and more information, go to www.roxetteindubai.com.

Burning desire

TAKE PART IN a 12-week weight loss course and help raise money for the Manzil Centre for Challenged Individuals in Sharjah.

The ‘Lose to Gain’ fundraiser is open to everyone. Participants are encouraged to lose at least 10 kilos, with sponsors donating per kilo lost, and corporate groups are welcome.

Each participant will be provided with an individual programme, which will incorporate their own calorie-burning strategy, a diet plan and a class schedule including dance, aerobics, boot camp, yoga and martial arts.

Doctors, dieticians and nutritionists will also ensure everyone stays healthy in their weight loss regime.

For registration, information and queries, visit http://webmail.manzil.ae or e-mail management@manzil.ae.

One to watch

DUBAI PROG ROCK band EYE (Empty Yard Experiment) headline The Music Room on Friday May 6, to celebrate the release of their self-titled debut album.

Support comes from Absolace and Spiral Out. Entry to the Majestic Hotel venue in Bur Dubai costs Dhs60 on the door, with music beginning at 9pm. See www.emptyyardexperiment.com for more on the band.