Eight months ago I was fighting to get into my dream college. Six months ago I was thinking of taking my baba to France. Four months ago I was dreaming of marrying this girl. Two months ago I was heading to achieve all of the above. And today I am praying to die. While determinedly chasing his ultimate dream, Pratik Shinde falls in love with a girl named Sachi Mehta. Falling in love is considered insane for an IIT aspirant. Yet, the former valedictorian manages both: his studies, and what he believes to be his love life. Success seems to be achievable with hard work. Life seems to be beautiful with love. But gradually, the real world clears off the fog from his spectacles. Inspired by a true suicide attempt. This extraordinary tale of an Indian student is a product of author s own experiences, research and discussions with IITians, and stories of his deserving yet unsuccessful friends. Stories which they could never say out loud...