Young Achiever

Visually challenged Vineeth R. scored record marks in the BA history examination of Calicut University.Vineeth secured record marks (688). The first ranks, say history teachers, used to be around 600 marks; Vineeth’s was a rare achievement. The second rank winner got 591 marks — 97 marks behind his.He has set his eyes on the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). He believes Civil Services involves a bit of risk in it. “I will attempt it only after securing a job first,” he says.Vineeth says students should be more responsive and politically conscious. Determination and sincerity apart, students should be well aware of their social commitment — that is his advice to his friends on campuses.