"Happiness is annoying, it's so annoying it doesn't matter if it's yours or not..."
I kind of believe that you know, I really do. Let me at the very outset let you know that this blogpost has two exclusions, 'one's' ORM team that was duly delegated for the same hasn't responded to any of my mails and the 'other' I believe probably doesn't want to be featured on this 'blog', so... That ... Yeah.
Time certainly flies, and this year seems like nothing we've ever experienced and that's only added to the whole relativity of time and its various facets.
Our beloved CR took a wild shot in the dark and decided to get everyone on a phone/zoom call and it (sorta) worked and by 'worked' I mean the call started on a Saturday, 27th June 2020 at 7 PM IST and went on till a rather motley bunch of people had that call go on well until 6:15 AM on 28th June 2020. An 11 LONG H*CKING HOUR CALL. And it had over 23 participants give or take. Not bad eh? Not bad at all.
As is the de rigeuer with all things #Dilli (and knowing my batch), the said call didn't start on time. Shocker that. KeeHee. Let me cut to the chase and tell you of who all did attend the said call, across oceans, at least 3 different timezones and some.
Hemanth Singh is currently at FCB Ulka and is currently based out of Gurugram, a city, whose water has washed away a lot of his ex's, apparently.
Shreshta is back home in Calcutta, (works) at Telegraph and is Single AF.
Debbis (Debdutta Saha) too works out of Calcutta and now is a Diamantaire. And she's also associated with a Production House in Mumbai and it's been two years (?) since she's married. Debbis later left the chat early citing cooking duties.
Gaurav is a Project Manager for a brokerage firm, whose hobby is to build tech products. You (reader) with your cute hobbies like cooking, gardening, reading and other plebian joys can go and very well take a hike.
Nikita Arya is a Brand Manager at Reebok and it's been 2 years since she's moved back home (Delhi) and whilst Ms Arya was telling us all of the above, we heard "Show Us Mayank!" repeatedly and Arya gave the 'crowd' what they wanted. Mayank is her fiance and is wondering if he should really invite the said 'crowd' for his wedding, next February (in Delhi)... I don't blame him, (not) one bit.
Samvedna is married and is with ITC Hotels (works in PR) and is based in Hyderabad.
Saransh is in Mumbai (Ville Parle East), works with DisneyStar India, writes their PAN India Campaigns and is hoping for a show of his own. Soon.
Srishti (not with a 'Y') works in NY, at a Financial PR Firm. Whoever is interested, drop a comment will share the whole Uber story amongst other things she said and did during the said call.
Sneh is in Delhi and pursuing her PhD and hopes to finish it next year. Sneh and I did play tic-tac-toe on the side too because ... It's Sneh! She's beautiful like that.
Dipalie cuts her own hair. Wants to move to Canada with Biwi and Bache AND wants to get married. She currently works for an American firm that wants to ensure Universal Income. Rainbows are more than just a thing with her I must admit. KeeHee. Dipalie also joined back the call at 3:42 AM.
Mohit uses only Google Meet (and ergo this is his very first Zoom call), he's with Lowe Lintas now (?) after his stint at McCann and in presently in Dilli. Also has had a huge role in shaping Modi's Campaign for 2019. So, drop a comment if you've a few things to tell him, I'll provide with his number. No problem!
"Who's Aman Singh?"
Went a question...
So, Aman Singh is a batchmate (of ours), very married and runs Baarik, a pret line and Designer Label for Men.
Ashima Bhalla is in Brisbane and the sweet soul that she's, she agreed to the said meet-up and was up until 2:30 AM at least her time just so she could catch-up. Yay! She also told us how a certain 'Medical Centre' can be a place where you can meet and make friends. She's also picked up reading as a hobby owing to the pandemic.
(I've no idea how I missed out on) Isha Sharma got married. Yay! She's been my favourite Bollywood writer (for Indiatimes) has Imtiaz Ali and Vicky Kaushal for friends. Is waiting for airspace clearance so she can join her husband in the US! And here's (pro tip: Isha and Ajra have the best Bollywood Gossip) .. Owing to my amazemax skills, I bring you an update; she’s flying to NY on the 9th of July, 2020. #bonvoyage Lou, I’ll see you soon.
Esha Taneja, *sighs* aren't you a calming sight lady. Ms Taneja is currently with TAJ Hotels (PR) and very much in Delhi.
Savvy (Shaiwalini) by far, has had quite the honeymoon for she's been in lockdown ever since she got married on 12th March. Also very much based out of Delhi NCR and is currently with TATA Communications.
(I can't possibly believe I missed out on) Shweta Singh Sengar, although currently, she's biding her time in Lucknow, she's been in Mumbai (Juhu) for the last 5 years and some ... A former TataSky and currently at Netflix and was albeit devastated that her induction in LA was given a miss owing to the pandemic. If you don't know Parth already, then ... You don't care for her marital status and I'll let that be.
Ritwik is back in Calcutta, writing his future feature and visiting dentists during a pandemic that spreads primarily through aerosol droplets. He was also instructed by Isha how to use/navigate about the said Zoom call. He's watched over 800 movies. And you thought you binge-watch? Pfft! Ritwik's also been to JAIL 3 TIMES. 3 TIMES! I mean ... Ermm.. Uhmm ...
Ajra was at a birthday party during the first half of the call, yes, during the pandemic. She's based in Delhi, happily married and I know this because her doting husband made her a bowl of Maggi during the said call... Like... COME ON!
Arpan was at a friend's place and owing to a patchy network. except for him laughing, we couldn't decipher much else. But he's alive and how!
Aishwarya joined us from Mysuru (Mysore) after 11 attempts at the same. She's gravely disappointed because this pandemic has pulverised all her travelling plans. Girl, join the line. But she later also told us, her life, for the most part, has remained the same.
And the glorious #Gossip Sessions that started post 2 AM ish and that which went on till 6 AM was just .. Uff <3
*sighs*
Updated on 08/07/2020
"'one's' ORM team that was duly delegated for the same hasn't responded to any of my mails"
The above said ORM team has been in constant touch and I've done the unthinkable by missing out on a deadline too on a Monday. I duly apologise for the same, and without further ado, let's get to it;
Ms. Curls (to me) Sonam (to the rest of the junta) is currently at O&M Bengaluru, she's moved from Madras Global where she was an Account Director. Curls it seems can't wait to go back to her first love, Bombay (not even Mumbai) and she's biding her time well until such a situ arises, whilst also yelling at my city's (paapa) autodrivers.
the 'other' I believe probably doesn't want to be featured on this 'blog'
Himmy (AKA The Mountain, the Himalaya Talan) is one smart cookie (his ISB credentials notwithstanding), who's currently moved to Bombay from Delhi-NCR where he was previously with Cars24. Himmy is currently with ByteDance (arre.. wahi... TikTok ... Jo ban hogaya hain?) and at present is enjoying mom's khaana back home. Apparently he' single and has picked up a new hobby (cooking) so ladies, one-at-a-time, please... Maintain one-arm distance whilst you're at it.
Extras
We'd two users using aliases what with the likes of JJ, Parven Ahluwalia, COVID 18 Pro and whatnot, we still don't know who it was but thanks for that you guys, that was fun and it's always nice to see some people haven't really left college. KeeHee.
Srishti recalled a time when JJ called her into her cabin and asked her matter of fact "you don't know what's stoned?" and Srishti really didn't know what 'stoned' meant then.
Srishti also asked "everyone to go pee" during the said call.
ORM Team Delegated and Dipalie both lit a cigarette during the call #likeaboss and will soon call one of you with a 'need help for a lung transplant for a friend', you've been duly warned.
Shweta was educated about lipsticks having expiry dates.
No one knows what's the shade of lipstick of ORM Team Delegated, including the Mademoiselle herself.
Srishti doesn't know what's the colour of her nail paint either. She's wild like that!
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