In a shining example of religious tolerance, a Muslim girl from Puttur in Karnataka was encouraged to write an exam on Ramayana a core Hindu script. She did so in style, topping the taluk with 93% marks. Fathimath Rahila, class 9 student of Sarvodaya High School near Sulliapadavu, was supported by her uncle to write the exam. The exam, which is not compulsory for students was conducted by Bharatha Sanskriti Prathisthan in November 2015. Remarkably, Fathimath's father who is a factory worker is disappointed she could not top the state. Fathimath developed an interest in epic Hindu literature in class 9 and she says she now wants to write the Mahabharatha exam. All the best Fathimath.
