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On a sunny Sunday, the Dialogues Cafe in Koramangala transformed into a vibrant playground, where friends of all ages gathered to celebrate Friendship Day in a unique and playful way. The event, in association with Bangalore Times, featured puppy yoga, DIY nostalgia, and a dash of creativity.
Unbreakable Bonds
Among the crowd were Priyanka Chatterjee and Prajwala Jalan, best friends for 27 years. They reminisced about their childhood in Assam and how their friendship remained unchanged despite growing up and becoming adults together.
“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,” said Priyanka Chatterjee, IT professional.
Friendship in the Modern Era
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.
- HR professional Hema Negi said, “They know your mood before you speak.”
- 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,” said Hema Negi.
Rediscovering the Simple Joys of Friendship
Before social media, friendship was simple – handwritten notes, DIY gifts, creating together. This wasn’t just nostalgia, it was a return to something honest,” said Udai Kiran, Dialogues Cafe.
- Handwritten notes
- DIY gifts
- Creating together
As the day came to a close, it was clear that the event was a celebration of unchanging bonds and the simple joys of friendship. The best bonds take time, but deserve every moment of celebration, and in this case, every moment of creativity and playfulness.
| Friendship | Definition: |
| Unbreakable bond between two people | A deep emotional connection that lasts a lifetime |
As we reflect on the importance of friendship, let us not forget the simple joys that make it special.
