Tiruchi, Nov. 21 -- G Sahana, a school topper in her Class 12 board examinations, was sure that she would secure a medical seat by cracking the National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination (NEET). Her plan was, however, shattered when the deadly Gaza Cyclone hit Tamil Nadu in 2018. Her house in Pookollai village of Thanjavur district was severely destroyed. Despite having no power at home and almost being on the streets, she studied hard, but in vain.

It was then the Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan learnt of her situation and reportedly agreed to fund her coaching for the entrance. In her second attempt, the 18-year-oldscored 272 marks in NEET and has secured the seat under the Tamil Nadu government's 7.5 per cent reservation in medical col...