
^ The cover girl is Melanie Kannokada -- the Miss India America for 2006-2007 who has appeared as host on South Asian networks. A Stanford University graduate in mechanical engineering, Kannokada, who wears the many hats of dancer, pianist and a former karate champion, is also Miss April.

^ Rakhee Gandhi, an actress and model from Portland, Oregon, is Miss January.

^ Sterie Varghese, who played volleyball at St John's University, New York and loves reading, is Miss February.

^ Pamela Soggu, a web programmer, as Miss March.

^ Miss May is Bansari Shah, who considers herself a 'fusion of modernity and tradition.' A Rutgers University student with GPA of 4, Shah defines beauty as having a kind heart and an accepting nature.

^ Miss June Megha Lathigara aspires to be a teacher and also expand her modelling career. She hopes to run her own dance school and travel the world.






























































