‘Beauty with brains’: Miss Universe India finalist resumes work at Google in Bengaluru

Umanga Kumawat, a finalist from Miss Universe India 2026, returned to her professional life at Google in Bengaluru, demonstrating that beauty and intellect can coexist. In a "day in my life" Instagram reel, the engineer shared a glimpse of her daily routine at the tech giant's campus. The video, posted on September 14, showcased a day filled with work, fitness, and meals, rather than the non-stop photo shoots and appearances typical of a pageant.

Kumawat's morning started at 9:30 am, when she chose her outfit – a black top with bright red trousers – and prepared her work essentials. She arrived at Google by 10:30 am and began her day with a workout, followed by a brief check in the restroom. At 12:30 pm, she settled into her desk, reviewing documents and working on her laptop.

Lunch at 2:10 pm featured a variety of dishes from the Google cafeteria, including biryani, fruits, and desserts. By 3 pm, she returned to her desk, and by 4:30 pm, she was in a quieter lounge for a coffee break. Her day concluded by 5:30 pm, as she took a coffee break at the tea and coffee bar. The video received positive reactions from Instagram users, with many praising Kumawat for her "beauty with brains."