Small towns' big push: Sitapur's Shikha Verma and Kashish Verma top UP boards

Shikha Verma and Kashish Verma from Sitapur have topped the Class XII and X UP Board exams respectively, with girls once again outperforming boys. The results highlight the growing academic strength of smaller districts, with students from these areas dominating the top ranks. Reforms aimed at ensuring transparent and copy-free examinations are credited for the smooth conduct and improved results.

By RAJEEV MANI