Tweedledum & Tweedledee

If ever proof were required of how inseparable Renu Babani and Kajal Babani are (right), it was there for all to see this morning. The two are sisters by marriage – the former wedded to Kishor-bhai and the latter, to an equally jovial Dilip-bhai, both brothers.
Renu, the elder, was in the Garden as usual, well before time. And Kajal, as usual, was late – strolling in casually (with Mrs Harbans Singh) when we were already half-way through the exercises. She took her position next to Renu and again as usual, they got into a marathon chatting session without losing a minute.
Razia Khan, who was conducting the exercises today, decided to separate the chatter boxes. She grabbed Kajal by the hand and pulled her two places away, next to where Monthi Serrao was standing. Little did she expect Renu to follow promptly in staccato steps, as though she was fixed to Kajal by a mechanical device. It was a comical sight -- never happened before -- raising laughter all around. Razia tried pulling Renu back and Kajal instantly followed -- stop-start, stop-start. This happened a couple of times till Razia threw up her hands in exasperation: “Kya karein? Dono jaise chain se bandhe huey hai!”
Both were back to chatting away merrily (like nothing had happened) while the rest of us observed in silence, partly in amusement but mainly, in admiration. They were two peas of a pod, tweedledum and tweedledee. Eventually, Mumtaz Jahan spoke for all of us, complimenting the sisters-in-law for being so inseparably conjoined. “May God bless you both,” Srichand Arora added.
Incidentally, today happened to be P.Motwani’s (left) birthday. A child of Independence, he completes 64 years on this planet and looked pretty cheerful and sprightly for his age. As one who is rather withdrawn by nature, it was unusual for him to be clapping along as everybody joined in chorus wishing him a happy birthday and a long and healthy life.

Renu Babani explains:
What can I say? The relationship Kajal and I share can be seen by all and we don't need to blow our trumpets. Yes, Razia was determined to separate us and she tried in vain, sheer desperation showing on her face till I eventually told her,'You cannot see the invisible thread'. The ladies in the end suggested that once we go home to ensure we get rid of the 'evil eye'. Rest assured all of you, with such good friends, who always wish us well, nothing can go wrong between us. Mrs Bose, too bad you missed the scene today. You would have laughed for sure. I shall be not attending the Garden effective Tuesday, but will be updating myself with this blog. So keep writing and this way I will know what is going on.
--Renu