• Make up artists Maya Lama puts the finishing touches to Kiran Jivnani back stage before the start of the talent leg.
    Make up artists Maya Lama puts the finishing touches to Kiran Jivnani back stage before the start of the talent leg.
  • Harpreet Kaurfrom Beligium performs in the talent leg of the competition.
    Harpreet Kaurfrom Beligium performs in the talent leg of the competition.
  • Divya Sieudarsan of Guyana gets her make-up done.
    Divya Sieudarsan of Guyana gets her make-up done.
  • Priya D’Silva from Bahrain performs in the talent leg.
    Priya D’Silva from Bahrain performs in the talent leg.
  • Swetha Raj of Australia.
    Swetha Raj of Australia.
  • From left to right: Ornella Maureemootoo (France) poses with the 2013 winner Nehal Bhogaita back stage.
    From left to right: Ornella Maureemootoo (France) poses with the 2013 winner Nehal Bhogaita back stage.

In pictures: Miss India Worldwide contestants prepare for Dubai competition


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Women from 40 countries, including Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, France, Indonesia, USA and, of course, the UAE will be heading to the Emirates to compete for the title of Miss India Worldwide 2014 this weekend. All photos Antonie Robertson / The National