Bits from my video log on the train trip across th US- times when the hand and / or the train refused to cooperate

It appears that activity on the alumni forums increases whenever the get together takes place in February every year and apart from that everyone is happy ignoring eachother.

Some other handful of people I’ve met : Achal with his wife at Turquoise Cottage [ newly opened in place of Opus ], Rustam Sanga at Buzz where I was celebrating my birthday, Madhur Ramani who was invited to my birthday get together since he is a close friend, Siddharth Saharan again at Buzz and that’s it.

There was a rumor born sometime in the course of all the above happenings that a certain classmate of ours had kicked the bucket. There were flurries of phone calls back and forth and one moron even called up that classmate’s home to ascertain the goings-on – sure would have been quite a scare if this moron had asked the classmate’s mother “So, is he dead?”. Fortunately, this moron hung up as soon as he’d heard the “Hello.” and the conclusion drawn was that the tone of the voice mouthing the “Hello” did not sound distressed.

Of course, eventually, someone called me up to confirm the same and to dispel the rumor I called up the one person who knows the “thought-to-have-kicked-the-bucket” classmate rather well. Causing some indigestion I’m sure, but the rumor was of course dispelled. The classmate was and still is hale and hearty in red-dot country, no doubt enjoying the non-company of imbeciles.

Also, of course, Sangrahm Singh got married to pretty lady Mansi who is an air-hostess and I had the pleasure of attending the reception at the much-hated-yet-still-revered DSOI. During the attendance and a couple of glasses of whiskey, I also met up with Sachin Pushkarna, Brijender Singh and Tribhuvan [ who looks exactly the same even after more than a decade and a half ]. I’m pretty sure Sangrahm and his lady love must’ve had their laughs at video clips of Sachin and I dubiously trying to hide from the lens & the glare.

So there.
I’ve also added a tiny “Donate” button on the right – in case someone’s feeling generous in helping me pay for this domain and it’s upkeep. Of course, it’s probably a hope in hell, but then, it’s something.

He has cordially invited all batchmates to attend the wedding. The details of the venue are as follows :

Time : 1930 Hours
Park behind New Kadimi Market,
C – 5 Janakpuri, New Delhi

He can be reached on +91 99711 85247

Tapsites from the batch of 97 are getting together – using OSAPS ’09 as the excuse. OSAPS usually runs from 11:30 a.m. till 3:30 p.m. This time it is on the 14th of February.

For those who are single or divorced, maybe you’ll find someone – use Valentine’s Day as an excuse! And for those who are married – please bring your spouses along so that you are not tempted to find someone else.

Enough cheesy copy there. I’m getting in touch with as many Tapsites from the batch of ’97 as possible – please pass on this message. If you hear about this get-together but haven’t received an ‘invitation’, please realize that if you’re from the batch of ’97, you’re automatically invited so don’t wait for a phone call or text.

I will be there at the school on the 14th of Feb for OSAPS from 11:30 a.m. till 3:30 p.m. My number is 9910022104 – even if you don’t know me but are from the same batch – please call – I would love to meet up. People who are interested in getting drunk, we can plan something later in the evening. Since it’s on a Saturday, you don’t have to worry about office. [ For this, if you are a Tapsite but not from the batch of '97 and you know some of us, you're welcome to join in. ]

I will also try to arrange for car pools – people coming from Gurgaon and Noida – if you have space in your cars, please offer a ride to fellow batchmates.

Gurgaon car pool offered :
Naina Redhu – call on 9910022104 to book your car seat.

Noida car pool offered :

If you are a Tapsite from the batch of 97 and even if you are not in India, please do share your contact details in case you would like to be updated about any batch reunions – in case you are traveling to India at that time, please drop in.

Even if I miss ‘inviting’ you personally and you hear about the get-together – just drop in – if you are from the batch of 97, you don’t need silly invitations!

Also managed to get contact numbers of a handful of other Tapsites from the ’97 batch. If someone’s reading this and you are in touch with Tapsites from the ’97 batch, please forward this to them and ask them to get in touch with me [ Naina Redhu 9910022104 ] or please text or email their contact details to me!

People from the TAPS batch of 97 who attended : Swati Gahlaut, Amardeep Dalal, Amardeep Labana, Nitin Joshi, Gaurav Chhabra, Varun Datta and Naina Redhu.

We’re planning another get together the day OSAPS ’09 takes place. Second Saturday of February. Alumni can visit the school and those who want an extended get-together, we can hang on further for booze/movie/early dinner or what have you. If you are a Tapsite from the batch of ’97, I am available on 9910022104 [ me being Naina ] – please give me your contact details and I will keep you updated about reunions and get-togethers whenever we have them.

If you are coming, or if someone needs a pick up from Gurgaon, please call me up on 99100 22104. I will be driving down from Sector 56, Gurgaon.