The group forms. Prabhu Narayan introduces himself. The confusion begins: "Where is RML Hospital?" "What is the 4 PM deadline?"
Training at IIPA. We learn how to become bureaucrats. Initial joinings in respective ministries begin.
First major get-together at Avnit Singh's office in Shastri Bhawan. High tea and nostalgia.
5G Launch attendance, Shiv & Ruchika's party, and Govind Bansal's legendary birthday bash at Nirman Bhawan.
Ruchika & Reetu represent India at COP27 in Egypt. Reetu attends WCECCE in Tashkent.
Dr. E Navin Nicholas is conferred IAS. The "Lateral Cricket League" is played on Feb 26th.
Sandesh Telkar and Bala JS resign for personal/private sector moves. First realization that "tenure" is optional.
UPSC advertises 45 lateral posts -> Political backlash -> PMO cancels ad. We survive the media storm.
Extensions granted for many (Gaurav, Neeraj, Ruchika). Farewells for Dheeraj, Jamiruddin, and Reetu.
Samuel Praveen Kumar (JS) leaves to join CWC. A major farewell at CSOI.
Hardik Sheth & Mandakini Balodhi appointed Directors on PSU Bank Boards.
Gourav Singh's emotional farewell. The group is leaner (~15 members) but the bond is stronger than ever.