The summer sun scorched the earth, as if mocking the students who had just survived the grueling ordeal of their board exams. The stress, the sleepless nights, the endless studying—it was finally over. For most, the relief was palpable. A month-long vacation stretched ahead, promising adventures, rest, and freedom from the suffocating pressure of exams. Some friends jetted off to faraway destinations, while others luxuriated in the comfort of their homes, content to sleep away the exhaustion.

But not Anshika.