New Delhi, May 16 -- In India, academics are often seen as one of the most intense forms of competition, where parental expectations, constant peer comparison, coaching culture, and extremely high cut-off marks create immense pressure on students.

From board exam scores shaping social perception to college admissions demanding near-perfect percentages, students are pushed into a highly competitive race from an early age. Even a gap of 0.5% can make the difference between celebration and disappointment, turning marks into more than just an indicator of academic performance - they often become tied to identity, ambition, and self-worth.

That harsh reality was recently highlighted in a viral video by Tony Klor, who said he could never have...