Kriti and Shruti

Kriti and Shruti  Author: Priya Gopal  Genre: inspirational for teenagers  Serial story  Episode 12:       Shruti went on a few dates with him and after seeing each other for one full year, both of them got married in the posh Goa resort of Habib. All the relatives and friends were invited in the massive celebration. Kriti removed the 'nazar(evil eye)' of the couple and exclaimed before all, "A journalist marries a military man ! Wah wah, Jodi ho toh aisi(it is an ideal pairing)". And together they stood for a family photo.               -----------------------------------

Kriti and Shruti  Author: Priya Gopal  Genre: inspirational for teenagers  Serial story  Episode 11:       Some said  "it was too risky", while the others said, "the woman of the house has many many other things to do than fighting dreaded criminals" and "too big and scary", "not petite and feminine enough" etc.      It was clear before her family that no guy wanted to marry her. The fame, the respect, the status and money were there, which Shruti said were enough for a living. She had plans that if she didn't get married by the age of forty  she'll adopt two female babies and lead her life comfortably.      Kriti shifted to Ratnagiri after marrying Habib. In her own words, "Life was pure bliss". Two years later she gave birth to a baby girl, whom her husband proudly named Seema.      Five years later, Ms Minakshi Verma, and her husband went to meet Shruti's parents to convey to t...

Kriti and Shruti  Author: Priya Gopal  Genre: inspirational for teenagers  Serial story  Episode 10:       But could hear the noise of bullets' spray. Two of the bullets hit the car tyres and the tyres were flattened. Bullets were fired at her also. She ran as fast as she could, but a bullet hit her left thigh. She somehow dragged herself and managed to hide behind a bush. The miscreants searched for her for full five minutes and then escaped away in a motorbike. Their faces were covered too. After the motorbike sped away, two watchmen of the housing society took her to the hospital. The bullet was removed surgically and she after full three weeks resumed office. The late Mr Salunke's post was taken up by Mr Rajinder Bhatija. Shruti received many awards that year. She thanked the late Mr Salunke for supporting her in her thank you speeches. Shruti was made the head of the show 'the youth of India' which was aired every Sunday at primetime 9pm. She was ...

Kriti and Shruti   Author: Priya Gopal  Genre: inspirational for teenagers  Serial story  Episode 9:       As per government records 16 people had lost their lives in the clashes and two were injured and admitted to the hospital. Laxmi had recovered and discharged from the hospital, but two weeks later she was shot on the head and killed by unknown men who had covered their face. The information and broadcasting minister Mr Abhay Shanbhag called up Mr Abhijeet Salunke, the man himself and expressed his anger, calling it irresponsible journalism. "Because of you so many people have lost their lives and even the girl has died. You are showing a petty crime as a Bollywood film climax ? Do you know what will be the repercussions of these ?" The law and order minister Mr Jayaram Shirke resigned following the opposition creating an uproar and with large scale protests all over the country. Within fifteen minutes of his resignation, Mr Salunke was also shot...

Kriti and Shruti  Author: Priya Gopal  Genre: inspirational for teenagers  Serial story  Episode 8:       Right after the third date itself, it became clear in Kriti's mind that he was the right person for her. After four months they got engaged.      After finishing her BA, Shruti completed her MA in journalism and mass communications as suggested by Mr Salunke. Then she started working in 'My World'. She was a brave girl and like Mr Salunke had thought she had no fear. Her first assignment was 'Ayodhya', which she covered in three-part series. It was aired and liked. Next was the coverage of 'Dubai flesh trade'. It was also aired and many found it interesting. But there were many including Mr Salunke who found it gore. On asking, she replied, "It was indeed gore, that's why we were covering it." Mr Salunke smiled and agreed to air that also.      Then one day in the middle of the night the door bell rang repe...

Kriti and Shruti   Author: Priya Gopal  Genre: inspirational for teenagers  Serial story  Episode 7:       After two and half years, when the degree was recieved from the University, she went to Ratnagiri again and gave a whole box of kaju katli to them. She touched their feet and secured their blessings. Her dream had been fulfilled.      Two months later, her grandpa called up her dad and explained him the details of her marriage. He told Madhav that the village Sarpanch was a good friend of his. When he casually spoke to the later regarding Kriti's impending MD degree, the Sarpanch very generously offered the amount, but desired that she should marry his son Habib. The hindu-muslim division was not there and that she could continue being a hindu even after marriage. Her granddad had very happily agreed. Madhav also thought that this was a really good offer. When the matter was put in front of Kriti, she told that she would like ...

Kriti and Shruti   Author: Priya Gopal  Genre: inspirational for teenagers  Serial story  Episode 6:       Her grandfather Mr Manoj Atre used his influence and got her work in a private hospital. She started saving money for her MD.      One afternoon, the hospital got an emergency call that the sarpanch's son Habib had an accident while driving his motorcycle. He was in deep pain when Kriti reached there. He had fractured his left leg and the plaster was put. He kept staring at her when she was putting the plaster. His mother who was sitting next to him jokingly claimed "My son is otherwise very sensitive to pain. But this doctor is so beautiful that he forgot all pain and got the plaster done easily. When he was seven he had cried for two days when his finger accidentally got touched by a hot tawa. Ha ha ha". Kriti took her fees, prescribed medicines and came back.       Kriti was a doctor. But she soon ...

Kriti and Shruti   Author: Priya Gopal  Genre: inspirational for teenagers  Serial story  Episode 5       Everybody including Shruti knew that this was something rare. She decided that she will contact him, if she needed any insight.      She sent an email to him. The next day, he emailed back to her stating that she should do her MA in journalism and mass communications and then she'll be very honourably recruited as a journalist in his company. He asked her to think about it. She took a printout of that particular email and took its 10 colour photocopies and kept it in a safe place. She was overjoyed and took the major decision of doing MA in journalism and mass communications instead of IAS. Her parents were shocked. But her dad smiled because he was sure that this was indeed a better move.      Kriti finished her MBBS. But there was not enough money in the household for her to pursue MD. So she was sent to ...

Kriti and Shruti  Author: Priya Gopal  Genre: Inspirational for teenagers  Serial story  Episode 4:       But those were the brains which were intelligent and busy with academics and learning newer skills. Everything else needed to wait.      Kriti had her HSC and Medical Entrance Exams, preparing for which she didn't waste a single minute. The entrance exam results were not as expected. She got admission in a good medical college. But it was in Kolhapur. Soon she shifted to the college girls' hostel in Kolhapur. Her mother was a bit tense. But her dad was sure, it was the right move.      Shruti continued her studies in the same old college. In her First year BA itself as advised by her mother she started watching news in TV and internet and began analyzing it daily too. She began meticulously reading current affairs from a reputed subscribed magazine. As she gathered more and more knowledge  she gained m...

Kriti and Shruti   Author: Priya Gopal  Genre: inspirational for teenagers  Serial story  Episode 3:       Shruti had told three days before the day that she'll herself do the cooking for the guests. As soon as the college was over  she caught the first rickshaw to her home. From the supermarket next to her house she bought all the necessary items. From 11am to 7:45pm she had finished cooking single handedly. The cake, the dabeli, pineapple juice, chicken biryani were all just perfect. The guests praised her cooking, and blessed the girl. Madhav had never expected this. He was pleasantly surprised. He too blessed his daughter.      There was one more person who took note of this. It was Aniket Verma, son of Minakshi Verma who was a friend and colleague of Yashomati. He was an army officer. That day after the sumptuous meal, he and his family returned home. At night, he couldn't get sleep. Her thought was all over his mind. Fin...

Kriti and Shruti  Author: Priya Gopal  genre: inspirational for teenagers  Serial story Episode: 2       Kriti scored 84%, opted for Science stream and Shruti scored 80% and opted for Arts. The parents were happy with Kriti's decision but frowned on Shruti's decision of opting for Arts. But soon smiled together as Shruti revealed her plans of doing IAS(Indian Administrative Service) after graduation. Kriti, as expected explained that she wanted to become a MD doctor. And then the rat race began...      Life became a lot bigger with new friends, free atmosphere, new dreams and new subjects to study. One month later, all the students of the college were invited in the auditorium for attending the speech by motivational speaker Dr. P J Sawant. After one hour the session ended with him thanking the audience- "bright people". The students were so engrossed that there was pin-drop silence and a huge applause after the speech ended. All the st...

KRITI AND SHRUTI  Author: Priya Gopal  genre: inspirational for teenagers  Serial story Episode 1:       "Look whose come, Manohar mama" a stark surprised and elated Kriti exclaimed  calling out to her twin sister Shruti and mom and dad. "Where are Jyoti and Jeevan ?" she asked her uncle. "They are right here" said her uncle pointing to his kids and wife Mridula.       Both Kriti and Shruti's SSC board exam had just finished five days ago. They had just finished lunch with fish curry, rice and chapatis, when Manohar revealed the massive two week plan to the twins. The parents ie Yashomati- a high school science teacher and Madhav- a MBBS doctor, had gone off to work. After dinner the plan was revealed to the twins' parents also. It involved a visit to  Mumbai-Nehru planetarium and  Nehru Science center and  Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj vastu sangrahalay,  Aurangabad- Grishneshwar Temple, Bibi ka Maqbara, The Ajanta ca...