Vadodara: In a world where siblings often find themselves separated by colleges, careers and countries, Barodians Diya Pancholi and her younger brother Rushit, have managed to keep taking the same turns in life by sheer coincidence.Just two years apart, the siblings started out together at Navrachana International School in the city. Even after Class X, when both moved to another school, their paths refused to diverge. Then came the bigger choices—coaching, competitive exams and college. Diya was initially unsure about her academic direction but decided to take a shot at the IITs. She cracked the JEE and joined IIT-Roorkee for computer science.“Rushit was always sure that he wanted to get into IIT. I was the one who used to be unsure and remain confused about what to pursue till I decided to appear for JEE”, Diya, (24), recalled with a smile. After passing Class XII, Rushit also cracked JEE, as fate would have it, and got admission in IIT-Roorkee, where he pursued computer science, emulating his elder sister.“It was a coincidence that we both landed in the same institute”, Rushit said. The coincidence, though, didn’t end there. Both eventually entered the information technology (IT) sector and landed jobs in the very same city—Bengaluru.Though the siblings share a good bond, they both are very different. “I am an extrovert and love to talk more. Rushit is more of a listener. It has always been like this since our childhood days. But now we discuss our careers and future a lot. Having a sibling beside you in a new city is great support”, Diya said while talking to TOI.Even in a big city like Bengaluru, they live in the same neighbourhood. Although there is one little twist. “We work for rival companies operating in the same field”, Rushit said. Their parents, both doctors, are happy that their children are still together and supporting each other.
