Goa, Dec. 6 -- Beating 90 entries, Mrs India UK - Kalpana Shukla was not only awarded as the first runner-up for the title but the best national costume title at the Mrs Universe 2023 International Beauty contest also brought Goan designer Melvyn Noronha back in the limelight on an international stage. Back in Goa, Siolim-based Melvyn is excited about the win and yet has no time to celebrate as he will be off to Mumbai in a few days for the next leg of national pageants.

Interestingly, this is Melvyn's third win for the United Kingdom. The first win was a record for the country when Miss Teen Continents 2016 Anjali Sinha from London wore the national costume designed by Goan designers Melvyn Noronha and Devashish Majumdar. It was the fir...