Dehradun, July 13 -- Exclusive interview with Carman School ICSE Topper, Quba Zahir

You've scored 99%, what does it feel like? How is your family celebrating it?

After the declaration of the result, I felt tremendous happiness and was literally in tears. It's like a dream come true!

My mother was so delighted, since it's her hard work and strict rules that have made me capable. My father has been distributing sweets among the friends and acquaintances. They will also be throwing a party for my friends.

How did you prepare for your ICSE board exams?

The best thing I did was to not buy a phone until my boards. Isolation from social media and other acquaintances kept me focused. I used to study 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the ...