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Students steal show in style at fashion show by Aptech Aviation Academy

Shikha Khare at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


Madhubala Singh at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


Himani Pekde at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


Akash Agrawal at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


Pranali Kadam at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


Rakesh Totla at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


Madhumita Gubre at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


Ruhi Ramtekkar at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


Nidhi Bhalerao, Priti Tiwari, Priyanka Dhanvijay and Kalyani Tiwari at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


Pranjali Mokasare at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


Aniket at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


Simran Sheikh at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


Yogita Deshmukh at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


Ritu Bagde at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


A student walks the ramp at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


A student walks the ramp at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


A student walks the ramp at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur


Yogeshwari Nandanwar at the fashion show organised by Aptech Aviation Academy in Nagpur

Aviation students impressed one and all as they walked the ramp in style wearing beautiful floral print dresses, floor length gowns and casual western wear at a fashion show organized by Aptech Aviation Academy on July 13 in Nagpur.
Prominently present during the show along with the students were Centre Director Shikha Khare, Madhubala Singh, Akash Agrawal and Madhumita Gubre. Singh, Agrawal and Gubre were the judges for the fashion show.
The fashion show consisted of three rounds: Beach, Bollywood and Indo-Western Round. During these rounds, students walked the ramp with confidence and grace as they displayed their best of attires and got cheered by the audience. Fashion show participants were judged on the basis of their walk, appearance, soft skills and personality.
After the fashion show, Shahabat Khan and Prachi Kachawah were adjudged as Mr Aptech and Miss Aptech respectively. Some students were also awarded with sub titles such as Mr and Miss Bollywood, Mr and Miss Indo-western and Mr and Miss beach. Apart from walking the ramp, students also impressed the audience present with some amazing singing and dance performances.
During the event, a new Arena Centre for Animation and VFX was also launched at the academy by Aniket (ASM, Arena Animation) and Kiran Yadav (RSM, Aptech Learning).
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He added, The number of Covid tests should be increased to stay one step ahead of the disease. As a result, the number of patients is likely to increase due to increased testing. However, as per the ‘test, isolate, treat’ protocol for Covid, it becomes necessary to isolate and treat more and more patients. The testing centres will not remain closed even for a single day. At the same time, more arrangements for testing will be made immediately in public places, markets, railway stations, malls.”
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Rahul Gandhi
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