Friendship Day, Bengaluru style: Where puppy yoga met some old-school bonds
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Among the crowd were Priyanka Chatterjee and Prajwala Jalan — besties for 27 years, from kindergarten in Assam to living minutes apart in Bengaluru. 'Even if we haven't spoken for months, she'll show up — no drama, no judgment,' said Priyanka. 'Bad day? I land up, we binge on junk, and I leave lighter,' added Prajwala.
Growing up and becoming adults together, my best friend and I navigated life's experiences and phases. But our bond remained unchanged. That's friendship to me
Priyanka Chatterjee, IT professional
Even filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh joined the puppy yoga and paper band fun, making some young friends along the way. But it wasn't just childhood pals reuniting — office besties showed up too.. 'They know your mood before you speak,' said HR professional Hema Negi. For Gitika, Suman, Irene, and Mina, workplace friendship is a survival skill. 'Different roles, same bond. No awkwardness, just respect,' they said in sync.
By sundown, the day felt like a pause from the chaos — a reminder that the best bonds take time, but deserve every moment of celebration.
Before social media, friendship was simple - handwritten notes, DIY gifts, creating together. This wasn't just nostalgia, it was a return to something honest
Udai Kiran, Dialogues Cafe
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