The Great Exam Circus: A Desi Edition by Kumar Rajnish
*The Great Exam Circus: A Desi Edition by Kumar Rajnish* As this Sunday morning sun painted the sky in hues of orange and pink, a bustling scene unfolded in a quaint Indian town, setting the stage for the greatest show on earth - competitive exam day. Parents, armed with to-do lists longer than a Bollywood blockbuster, herded their young scholars with a mix of determination and trepidation. "Don't forget your admit card, ID, water bottle, pencil and pen, and a quick prayer to the exam gods!" they exclaimed, their voices a symphony of parental concern and hope.God bless my Baccha! At the exam center, the air crackled with nervous energy as parents bid farewell to their offspring, sending them off into the academic arena like gladiators to battle. Left to fend for themselves in the wilds of waiting, parents found solace in the makeshift marketplace that sprang up outside the exam premises. It's all Business - this is the underline and understatement, I am reading. Am