A doctor is hoping to inspire other women as she competes as a beauty pageant finalist.
Dr Niru Ghosh from Gosforth is hoping to be crowned Mrs India Worldwide after beating off stiff competition from thousands of hopefuls around the world to make it into the final 120 contestants. The pageant is open to married Indian women and aims to 'celebrate beauty and grace' while encouraging women to 'fulfil their dreams.'
The 44-year-old GP who is based at the Victoria Medical Centre in Hebburn, moved to the UK from India 18 years ago and has two sons with husband Saurabh Ghosh, a consultant eye surgeon at Sunderland Eye Infirmary.