In a proud moment for the twin-city, Aastha Viral Shah, a student from RBK School in Mira Road, has scored 99.40 per cent in Class X exams of the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ISCE).
The scoring has helped Aastha become the third all-India topper of the ICSE examinations.
At a time when coaching classes and tuitions are part of a daily routine for even a primary section student, Aastha has set an example for other students by concentrating only on self-study and regular school studies.
Aspiring to become a doctor like her parents, she scored the perfect 100 in subjects including- mathematics, chemistry, geography and computer applications.
Aastha is fond of the classical dance form -Kathak and likes to play Basketball.