India, May 13 -- The recent cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan had a noticeable ripple effect on daily lives of especially those living near the border areas. With the situation going back to normal, the families are heaving a sigh of relief and so are the many youngsters from these families, who are students of Delhi University and gearing up for their end-semester examination that begins today (May 13).

When the chances of a war were at an all-time high, many outstation students had left Delhi - some for their preparatory leave whereas others to be with their families in high-risk border areas - but many others remained in the Capital and struggled with stress and anxiety as the situation unfolded. Ever since a ceasefire ...