- 17 - There was no call from Rani till the eve of ‘Nav Samvat’ (First day of Hindu calendar). This was an indication that the situation was the same as before or at least had not worsened. There is a saying, ‘No news is good news’. Therefore, as soon as Alok woke up on the morning of ‘Nav Samvat’, he sent an SMS to Rani wishing her happy ‘Nav Samvat’ and informing her that they would talk when she is free. Around two in the afternoon, when Rani was reading a magazine, her mobile rang. Seeing the name on