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Friendship means a lot to me. I cherish it more than anything on this planet, only my kids come more than my friends.

March 7^th 2005, he walked into the office. Lean, receding hairline, he was just 23 then. I didn’t get good vibes and thought why is he chosen to be in my team, by the way he was dressed.

Almost three years and he still hasn’t changed the way he dresses. Wearing the weirdest of combinations and sometimes not even ironing them. That lean guy was immensely talented and now is the most respected member of the team despite having many senior peers.

I had a special bond with him,......... we both had. Soon he was someone I would be happy to see around and spend most of the time with. I am allergic to nicotine, but would still go millions of time with him for a cigarette break.

Nov 2^nd 2007, he left city for good. Went to see him off to the airport and yet didn’t say take care, miss you and that kinda stuff. I guess….in friends, you don’t say it.

That guy had tremendous talent and will make a mark pretty soon in his life. A huge mark mind you.

The name is “Sachin” …………. I guess I will miss the Cigarette breaks.