Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 21 -- Kaziah Liz Mejo, who won the Miss Universe India title last month, is now preparing to represent India at the global Miss Universe stage, with the 19-year-old saying she hopes to bring the fourth crown home.

Speaking about her journey and the upcoming competition, Kaziah said she is grateful for the support she has received from Keralam and across India. Calling the opportunity "special" and "personal", she said she is ready for the next step.

"I'm so grateful to India, to Keralam, and to my organisation, my supporters, and my trainers. This is so special to my heart. We are so prepared to bring the fourth crown of Miss Universe back to India. I am again so excited, and this is so personal, not just to me...