Manisha Varun, from Shivamogga city, who won the Dazzle Mrs. India Universe 2018 pageant, has said she would like to work for the empowerment of and prevention of atrocities against women.

Ms. Varun won the title in 25-35 years category. She hails from Hosapete and is married to Varun V. Malur, an arecanut merchant from Shivamogga, who is also an active member of Round Table India organisation. They have two children. Along with her husband, she had conducted sessions on gender sensitisation and awareness programmes on providing access to education for girls at various schools and colleges in Shivamogga. The pageant’s theme was ‘Stop violence against women’.

Ms. Varun told presspersons here on Monday that external appearance alone was not enough to win beauty pageants. The comprehensive personality of the contestant, including the physical, emotional and intelligent faculties are considered. As many as 26 women from various parts of India took part in the competition. Ms. Varun was among the five selected for the final round that was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on June 14.

As part of the preparation for the competition, she underwent four months of rigorous training in physical fitness, communication skills, appearance, and etiquette.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by Staff Reporter / June 19th, 2019