Annual Bash

Hi,
Yeah I know... I know...its been a long time since I have come here, but then...better late than never.

The company is gearing up like anything for the Annual Bash. The pre-bash events are drawing to a close, and for the first time today, Venus caught up with us Martians, to share the top place.

Oh!! Wondering what this Mars and Venus are??? The entire organisation has been divided into 9 planets, and events have been organised to see who comes up tops. All the events have been given galactic names, in keeping with the theme of the bash-Brahmand. Carrom was Black Hole, Quiz was renamed Cyborg, Badminton was Space Shuttle and so on.

The first event was carrom, and Mars (to which I belong) drew the first blood by getting the top place. We also got bonus points for it as we had our GH participating in it as well. Next me and Santu teamed up and brought home the Quiz titles. Badminton too fell into our basket.

Mars headed on to the skyline of the house tally like a rocket, and even as the other teams were trying to catch up, Mars took the lead further by staking its claim to first AND second prizes in Dexterity. FYI, Dexterity is soap-carving.

Lot of other events like Antakshari and the Company Idol are going on and Mars has strong contenders in each. But ever since Venus has taken the Cricket trophy and sent four of its teams to the semifinals, it has started to look menacing.

Today, for the first time since the events started, there is someone who stands neck and neck in front of us. I have to mention though, that some of their publicity stunts have been superb. The Globe in the middle of the annexe lift, with a light in it was a sure point-puller, and so is the newspaper they have launched today.

The newspaper was a gem of an idea, but they have not taken it the extra yard. Giving in to the temptation, they have badmouthed other houses, part of it is justified, but in the end, it leaves a bad taste to the person looking from outside. I doubt whether they get any substantial points for it.

I have been hearing mixed reactions on the Red Fort of the Martians, but the effort makes it worthwhile. The whole of fifth floor looks formidable, with red fortress-like looks, complete with mock spears, shields and what not.

Mars has also been involved in Community services, and involving the support staff in its publicity campaign, so they are the hot favourites for grabbing the max of the points for publicity. Jupiter too is in the fray with its innovative Jupiter Swing which moves with the Annexe Lifts.

Anyway, this weekend will see most teams making a last ditch effort as everything would end on Friday. Will keep posting more on the Mars - Venus battle.

Adios for now...