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13-Year-Old Bihar Student Uses Feet to Write and Pursue Education Despite Disability

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13-Year-Old Bihar Student Uses Feet to Write and Pursue Education Despite Disability

Analysed 14 Aug 2026·4 sources analysed·Katihar, India·Social
13-Year-Old Bihar Student Uses Feet to Write and Pursue Education Despite DisabilityPreviousNext

Thirteen-year-old Lakshmi, a Class 4 student from Bihar, continues her education despite a disability by using her feet to write and manage school tasks. Videos show her independently handling her school bag, notebook, and pen with remarkable focus. Her determination has drawn praise online and prompted local health officials to assess her needs, confirming she holds a Unique Disability ID Card. Lakshmi’s story highlights the resilience of children overcoming physical challenges to pursue education.

Sentiment
79%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (79/100). Lens Score 38/100.

Outlets measured: moneycontrol, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 14 Aug 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Positive (79/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (78–85/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

indiatoday broke this story on 13 Aug, 07:19 am. Other outlets followed.

13 Aug, 07:19 am2 sources · 3 h13 Aug, 10:19 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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indiatoday13 Aug, 07:19 am
13-year-old Lakshmi writes with her feet, refuses to let disability stop her
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    moneycontrol13 Aug, 10:19 am
    Meet 13-year-old Class 4 student Lakshmi, who writes with her feet and refuses to let disability write her story- Moneycontrol.com
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    Story context

    Category
    Social
    Location
    Katihar, India
    Sources analysed
    4
    Last analysed
    14 Aug 2026
    Key entities
    LakshmiDisabilityAsian News InternationalSocial mediaBiharPenalty kick (association football)Viral videoDeveloped countryEquity (finance)KatiharDelhi UniversityVande Mataram