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Had a chat with Arindam. Learnt that our dear old Mrigayanka is in IIT Guwahati! What's more, he even got married to a girl from Rajasthan! I guess he came across the unfortunate girl during his NID days!

Ours was a group of weirdos and even my radicalism would pale in comparison to theirs. Nice to know that all are achievers in their respective fields. Ritam is a high-flying and highly accomplished photographer. Dipanjan is in the US and is well on course to a life in R&D. Mrig...well, it was such a pleasant surprise to hear about him. I remember how he would write to me about seeking solace in Stravinsky's dissonance when he has to taste failure! I hope The Rite of Spring has given way to Swan Lake!

Well Done, Mrig!

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