Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- In an inspiring story of grit and determination, a young student from Malkangiri district has turned adversity into achievement. Lakshmi Khimundu, a student of PM Shri Government High School, has successfully passed her matriculation examination by writing with her feet, overcoming significant physical challenges, sources said on Sunday.

Born with both hands non-functional, Lakshmi refused to let her disability define her future. Instead, she trained herself to write using her feet, practising consistently over the years. Her dedication paid off when she appeared for the matric examination this year and cleared it with a 'D' grade.

What makes Lakshmi's achievement even more remarkable is her bold decision to declin...