"No, Soham. We cannot afford to buy it. It is not proper to spend money like this." Rohini said, while looking for the TV remote. "But why Mom? I should pass out in a couple of years and get a job. We can easily repay a loan if we take any now." Soham insisted. "It's not that simple baby. You have to get a job first. Also, I would ideally want you to pursue a Masters' degree after your graduation. We need to save money considering all options."
Iqbal Qaadri was a man of wealth and influence. He had built his empire in the construction industry, but that was only part of his story. There was a darker side to Iqbal. He was involved in the illegal drug trade. He controlled a large portion of the market in the country and was known for his savagery in the underworld.
Eighteen years old Charulata Shastry had finished school and had just moved to Kota for the coaching and preparation of her medical entrance examinations. Coming from a Brahmin family, her sense of fashion was conventional. She was very fond of branded and skimpy outfits, but she had never worn one in her life till now. Her father was a priest at a temple; hence they never had enough money either.
Babar Wahab was a man in his late forties. He had two wives named Sana and Ayesha. Sana was forty-three years old and had three children, whereas Ayesha was thirty-nine years old and had four children. Babar owned a clothing store in a Mulsim locality and had constructed a few rental properties around the house where he lived with his family. Despite having two wives in the family, people considered them a Happy family. But in reality, Babar was a man with toxic masculinity attributes. He was not violent but didn't treat his wives much politely either.
Kabir was a 28-year-old man. From a very young age, he wanted to be a porn star or a model. His friends used to make fun of him when he was young for the same because neither he looked attractive nor he had the muscles or physique. But after completing his twelfth standard, his growth spurt kicked in. Within a year, he grew taller from 5'7" to 6'2", but he wasn't attractive yet. Despite having a massive schlong to compete against most white male porn stars, he gave up the idea since it was unlikely for an Indian man to get there.
Telgi, reportedly aged in his late forties, is a conman and a native of Bengaluru. According to police officials, he wanted to lead a luxurious life and started duping people at 17. Starting the forgery from his home turf, he moved to Chennai and, in no time, began scamming people in other metro cities. Currently lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail in alleged criminal cases, Abdul Kareem Telgi has 15 FIRs registered against him.
Aparna came from a conservative household and was an extremely religious woman. She was one of those who preferred to save their maidenhood for the wedding night. She piously followed the tradition of Solah Somvar Vrat, one of the most fruitful fasts, as per Hindu mythology. If one observes this fast for 16 Mondays, the lord Shiva grants one a desired life partner.
Anuradha was on a video call with her mother on google meet. She was a fledgling to technology and knew very little about the features all the twenty-first-century devices had to offer. The chat with her mother was over fairly quickly.
Suhani was twenty-one when she met Umar for the first time during the second year of her college. Her home was at the city's periphery. She would travel mostly with her father, or else she'd resort to Umar's auto. Over a couple of years, Umar grows on her.
