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Two individuals on stage wearing sashes labeled ‘Mr. India’ and ‘Ms. India,’ each holding a large ceremonial check for $500 with the text ‘Mr. & Ms. International OSU’ and event details.
From left: Mr. International Kiran Kanth Oguri and Ms. International Ishani Pain.

Mr. and Ms. India named 2025 OSU Mr. and Ms. International

Monday, November 10, 2025

Media Contact: Jordan Bishop | Editor, Department of Brand Management | 405-744-7193 | jordan.bishop@okstate.edu

The Oklahoma State University International Student Organization crowned the 2025 Mr. and Ms. International on Nov. 7 in the Seretean Center for the Performing Arts.

Mr. India Kiran Kanth Oguri and Ms. India Ishani Pain earned the award this year following the competition. Oguri, a graduate student in management information systems, and Pain, a Ph.D. student in counseling psychology, both received individual $500 scholarships from the ISO.

ISO Public Relations Officer Sanah Nizami and 2024 Miss International Pratikshya Paudel hosted the event, with a panel of three faculty members serving as judges. 

The judges were Zaira Velazquez, assistant director of student academic services for the Office of Access and Community Impact; Dr. Ho’omana Nathan Horton, teaching assistant professor in the Department of English; and Joy Garling Prud’homme, assistant director of the Office of International Students and Scholars.

The event included a talent show, a question-and-answer session, a speech from OSU President Jim Hess, a bingo competition and recognition of the International Sports League participants.

Runners-up were Mr. Nepal Anup Pudasaini, a mechanical engineering student, and Ms. Sri Lanka Sakalya De Silva, a Ph.D. student in microbiology and molecular genetics. The runners-up each received a $250 scholarship. The People’s Choice Award went to Ms. Nepal Ojaswi Subedi, a graduate student in design and merchandising.

Also competing in Mr. and Ms. International were:

  • Ms. Africa Stephani Ewubajo, a graduate student in global studies
  • Mr. Iran Patrick Pashna, a graduate student in business analytics and data science
  • Ms. Iran Aida Aminifar, a Ph.D. student in hospitality and tourism management

The Mr. and Ms. International Pageant is our ISO’s annual celebration, designed to honor academic excellence and showcase the rich cultures within OSU's international student and scholar community.

Mr. and Ms. International 2025Highlights from the competition

A large group of people standing on a stage in front of a screen that reads ‘ISL Champion: NSA Congratulations!’ Some individuals hold flags and banners, and the group appears to be celebrating.
A large group of people standing on a stage in front of a screen that reads ‘ISL Champion: NSA Congratulations!’ Some individuals hold flags and banners, and the group appears to be celebrating.
Eric Priddy
Two people in formal dresses stand on stage while another person in a suit holds a bouquet of flowers and shakes hands with one of them.
Two people in formal dresses stand on stage while another person in a suit holds a bouquet of flowers and shakes hands with one of them.
Eric Priddy
A person performs a dance on stage wearing a traditional hat and casual clothing, with one arm raised and one leg bent. A projected screen behind displays partial text about Nepal.
A person performs a dance on stage wearing a traditional hat and casual clothing, with one arm raised and one leg bent. A projected screen behind displays partial text about Nepal.
Eric Priddy
A person on stage wearing a colorful patterned skirt and white top, holding the skirt out while standing on a small platform. A screen behind displays the text ‘Echoes of My Ancestors’ and the name Stephanie Ewubajo.
A person on stage wearing a colorful patterned skirt and white top, holding the skirt out while standing on a small platform. A screen behind displays the text ‘Echoes of My Ancestors’ and the name Stephanie Ewubajo.
Eric Priddy
A person performs a vibrant dance on stage wearing a flowing yellow skirt and white top, holding a red scarf and fan. A large scenic image is projected in the background.
A person performs a vibrant dance on stage wearing a flowing yellow skirt and white top, holding a red scarf and fan. A large scenic image is projected in the background.
Eric Priddy
A person on stage wearing a bright red top and patterned red skirt, holding a flowing red scarf overhead in a dance pose. The background screen displays partial text in white on a red backdrop.
A person on stage wearing a bright red top and patterned red skirt, holding a flowing red scarf overhead in a dance pose. The background screen displays partial text in white on a red backdrop.
Eric Priddy
A person performs a dance on stage wearing a dark blue tunic and white pants, holding a red scarf in one hand. Two chairs and a projected image of a building are visible in the background.
A person performs a dance on stage wearing a dark blue tunic and white pants, holding a red scarf in one hand. Two chairs and a projected image of a building are visible in the background.
Eric Priddy
A person performs a traditional dance on stage wearing a black and gold outfit with flowing fabric, arms extended gracefully. A large screen with vibrant red visuals is in the background.
A person performs a traditional dance on stage wearing a black and gold outfit with flowing fabric, arms extended gracefully. A large screen with vibrant red visuals is in the background.
Eric Priddy
A person seated on stage playing an electric guitar, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a light-colored long-sleeve shirt. A microphone is positioned in front
A person seated on stage playing an electric guitar, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a light-colored long-sleeve shirt. A microphone is positioned in front
Eric Priddy
Three people standing on stage, with one person in the center holding a large bouquet and an award plaque. A screen behind them displays the text ‘People’s Choice Award’ with an image of a crown.
Three people standing on stage, with one person in the center holding a large bouquet and an award plaque. A screen behind them displays the text ‘People’s Choice Award’ with an image of a crown.
Eric Priddy
Three people standing on stage holding a large ceremonial check. A screen behind them displays the text ‘Mr. International Runner Up 2025’ with an image of a crown.
Three people standing on stage holding a large ceremonial check. A screen behind them displays the text ‘Mr. International Runner Up 2025’ with an image of a crown.
Eric Priddy
Three people standing on stage holding a large ceremonial check. A screen behind them displays the text ‘Ms. International Runner Up 2025’ with an image of a crown.
Three people standing on stage holding a large ceremonial check. A screen behind them displays the text ‘Ms. International Runner Up 2025’ with an image of a crown.
Eric Priddy
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