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Varsha Rajkhowa
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The Sip Sip Show

Beauty Pageantry And Marine Conservation

So, we didn't know there is a beauty pageant that requires you to go diving and you're being judge for it, this some next level stuff! was a pleasure having this episode with Super Senior diver/activist Monica Chin , also Miss Scuba International Varsha Rajkhowa, and Mr,Jeremy Lai representing Miss Scuba Australia, sharing alot on marine ecology, how to sustain the activities of these avtivists and a lot more.

8 October 2025 at 6:15:00 am

UP18 News

Celebrity Youth Icon Varsha Rajkhowa Leads with Purpose from Runway to Environmental Stewardship

In a heartwarming display of environmental stewardship and patriotism, Varsha Rajkhowa, daughter of Wing Commander Atul Rajkhowa, organised a tree plantation drive at the Yuddh Veerangana Hostel, Sainik Vishram Grah (Soldiers’ Rest House) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Varsha, a renowned figure as International Beauty Queen – Miss Scuba International 2016, Founder – Oceanic Divas, Climate Reality Leader, Ocean Ambassador India, Model, TEDx Speaker, and Environmentalist, has once again proven her commitment to creating a positive impact.

30 May 2025 at 6:30:00 am

Danik Praytan Bazaar

Varsha Rajkhowa started tree plantation campaign from Jodhpur . Planted shade giving and fruit bearing trees along with martyr families, gave message of awareness towards nature to the youth

Wing Commander Atul Rajkhowa's daughter, Varsha Rajkhowa (Miss Scuba International, Model, International Beauty Queen,Climate Reality Leader and Ocean Ambassador India, TEDx Speaker, and Environmentalist), organized a tree plantation drive at the Yuddh Veerangana Hostel, Sainik Vishram Grah (Soldiers' Rest House) in Jodhpur Rajasthan

27 May 2025 at 6:30:00 am

Puthiyathalaimurai

Indian beauty Varsha Rajkoa will participate in COP 29!

India's Varsha Rajkhowa, who is multifaceted as an environmentalist, international beauty, and climate reality leader, will participate in COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

16 November 2024 at 3:25:00 pm

Tycoon World

Miss Scuba International Varsha Rajkhowa turned environmental filmmaker met with legendary filmmaker Mike H Pandey.

When it comes to celebrities their accomplishments are always under the vigilance of the public eyes. Like nature’s law, their actions also have a flip side and it depends on the perseverance of the current generation that determines their idol. Fortunately, most celebrities are consciously working towards the betterment of the society by raising their voice and addressing the most pressing issues making the most out of their influential status

11 March 2024 at 6:30:00 am

Pix Story

FICCI (FLO) Women Achiever’s Award 2023

Varsha Rajkhowa was awarded today with FICCI FLO achievers award of excellence in recognition of valuable services for the community in her field of work ocean conservation and environment protection

25 February 2023 at 5:30:00 am

Northeast Today

India’s Ocean Ambassador – Varsha Rajkhowa Adjudged With ‘BNHAF Award of Excellence’

Miss Scuba International and Ocean Ambassador India, Varsha Rajkhowa has recently received the BNHAF Award of Excellence in New Delhi along with Chelsea Murphy, Hollywood actor and Director.
Established during the unprecedented times of COVID-19 in 2021

2 January 2022 at 6:30:00 pm

TEDxIIMSambalpur

Journey of India’s 1st Miss Scuba Int’l 2016 & Ocean Ambassador Varsha Rajkhowa

Ms. Varsha Rajkhowa shared her inspirational journey

14 June 2021 at 1:30:00 pm

The DRT Expo 2019

Varsha at the DRT Expo 2019

Miss Scuba International, Ms Varsha Rajkhowa is the face for the Diving Resort Travel Expo India 2019

25 October 2019 at 7:36:00 am

The Times of India

Pune girl wins international scuba diving pageant

City-bred girl Varsha Rajkhowa has been crowned the newMiss Scuba International 2016 — a global beauty pageant held with the purpose of spreading awareness on ocean protection and marine life

22 November 2017 at 2:00:00 am

South Asia Monitor

Kargil War remembered: A Tree Plantation Drive to Honour 527 Indian Army Personnel

This effort is especially moving, considering the magnitude of lives lost in the Kargil conflict. In the 77-day Operation Vijay, India lost 527 soldiers—more than the casualties in the 14-month-long 1947–48 Jammu & Kashmir war, the 23-day Indo-Pak war of 1965, or even the 13-day 1971 war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh.

27 July 2025 at 6:30:00 am

Rajasthan Mirror

Celebrity Youth Icon Varsha Rajkhowa Leads with Purpose from Runway to Environmental Stewardship

In a heartwarming display of environmental stewardship and patriotism, Varsha Rajkhowa, daughter of Wing Commander Atul Rajkhowa, organised a tree plantation drive at the Yuddh Veerangana Hostel, Sainik Vishram Grah (Soldiers’ Rest House) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Varsha, a renowned figure as International Beauty Queen – Miss Scuba International 2016, Founder – Oceanic Divas, Climate Reality Leader, Ocean Ambassador India, Model, TEDx Speaker, and Environmentalist, has once again proven her commitment to creating a positive impact.

29 May 2025 at 6:30:00 am

Jodhpur Samvad

Lighting the Way for Environmental Conservation: Varsha Rajkhowa Initiates Tree Plantation Drive in Jodhpur

Varsha Rajkhowa, daughter of Wing Commander Atul Rajkhowa, has taken a significant step towards environmental conservation in Jodhpur. As an environmentalist, Ocean Ambassador India, and Miss Scuba International, Varsha organized a tree plantation drive at the Yuddh Veerangana Hostel and Sainik Vishram Grah in Jodhpur.

27 May 2025 at 6:30:00 am

Greater kashmir

GK Impact | Drass clean-up drive inspires countrywide conservation

A successful Himalayan clean-up drive was organised by Oceanic Divas and Little Green World in collaboration with the Indian Army’s Kargil War Memorial staff and Himabass Public High School, Bhimbet, Drass.

24 July 2024 at 6:00:00 am

The Climate Reality Project

Meet the Women Leading the Climate Fight in India and South Asia

Women are playing a pivotal role in combating climate change across India and South Asia through their interventions, innovative approaches, influential leadership, and work in renewable energy, conservation, sustainable agriculture, and climate policy.

31 August 2023 at 6:30:00 am

North East Live TV

Showtime with Aaron Lyngdoh

From being India's First girl to win Miss Scuba International , and now currently to bring national projects to the North east of India

24 January 2022 at 2:30:00 pm

The Shillong Times

Miss Scuba India 2022 likely in city

Beauty queen Varsha Rajkhowa on two-day visit to Shillong

30 December 2021 at 6:30:00 pm

Bollywood Couch

Bollywood Couch In Conversation With Varsha Rajkhowa

Miss Scuba International 2016, Ocean Ambassador

30 September 2020 at 6:30:00 pm

The Assam Tribune

Miss Scuba International calls on Union Minister Maneka Gandhi

The reigning Miss Scuba International held discussions with Gandhi on a wide range of issues concerning environment protection including ocean conservation and preservation, shark finning, which was banned globally in 2007, among others

16 May 2019 at 6:30:00 pm

The Indian Express

Meet Varsha Rajkhowa, India’s ocean ambassador you didn’t know about

Miss Scuba International Varsha Rajkhowa, an environmentalist, choreographer and national-level swimmer, won her title last in November, beating 16 countries.

1 April 2017 at 10:00:00 am

News Live

An Assamese model has taken a special step for environmental protection.

An Assamese model for Environment protection taking a special step
Parallelly in remembrance of martyrs of Kargil war steps are being taken
Miss Scuba International 2016 Varsha Rajkhowa and her father retired Airforce Officer AC Rajkhowa are taking these steps

4 July 2025 at 6:30:00 am

Dainik Navjyoti

Remember Kurbani by Planting Trees". The subheading reads, "A praiseworthy initiative in the direction of environmental conservation in Jodhpur/Nawajyoti

A tree-planting event organized under the name "Zara Yaad Karo Kurbani" (Remember Kurbani) in Jodhpur. The event was held at the District Sainik Board and War Widows' Hostel premises, where a large number of environmental enthusiasts participated. The program was led by Varsha Rajkhowa daughter of Wg Cdr AC Rajkhowa.

27 May 2025 at 6:30:00 am

UP 18News

Change Maker and Climate Reality Leader Varsha Rajkhowa at COP 29 in Baku Azerbaijan

Born in a defense family, daughter of an Ex-Air Force Officer, this fauji kid started her journey exploring the world at a tender age. Varsha Rajkhowa is an Environmentalist, International Beauty Queen, Miss Scuba International 2016, TEDx Speaker, international model and Climate Reality Leader in India, and now she is attending the COP 29 hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan. Standing strong and advocating about climate change and marine life.

18 November 2024 at 5:30:00 am

Biz Rapidex

Nationwide Plantation Drive to Commemorate Silver Jubilee of Kargil Vijay Diwas

In commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a nationwide plantation drive, “Zara Yaad Karo Kurbani” has begun.” This initiative is aimed at honoring the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Kargil War, with a heartfelt wish for peace and remembrance of the fallen heroes.

23 July 2024 at 5:30:00 am

News 18

FICCI (FLO) Women Achiever’s Award 2023

Varsha Rajkhowa was awarded today with FICCI FLO achievers award of excellence at the hands of Minister Nandita Garlosa and MP Bhubaneswar Kalita for recognition of valuable services for the community in her field of work ocean conservation and environment protection

25 February 2023 at 12:19:00 pm

Batesi TV

Miss Scuba International Varsha Rajkhowa visits Meghalaya

Varsha Rajkhowa visits Meghalaya to explore the possibility of bringing a national project to the state

12 January 2022 at 9:00:00 pm

Storiyaan

Varsha Rajkhowa

The Pathway to Success

23 August 2021 at 6:30:00 pm

TEDxSCAC 2020

Kindle your destiny with the spark within

Varsha Rajkhowa, in this talk, sheds light upon her inspiring journey of being ‘self-made’ as she started her journey with what she had. To her, it meant striving relentlessly to achieve one’s dream to ride the reign of destiny.

1 July 2020 at 5:30:00 am

WION News

The Indian beauty queen that no one has heard of

Varsha could now, arguably and with a little hyperbole, be called “chief spokesperson of the world's oceans”.

31 March 2018 at 6:30:00 pm

Dainik Bhaskar

Varsha Rajkhowa

Miss Scuba International 2016, Ocean Ambassador

31 December 2016 at 6:30:00 pm

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