It is a surprise when you meet a mix of scientists, corporates and celebrities at a social do. And at the cocktail evening hosted by the NGO Khushii and a team from International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), to celebrate their partnership, this was the order of the do. A spokesperson from Khushii took the opportunity to introduce World Action Forum (WAF), a wing under the NGO, to the guests here.
Aman Nath and Rajat Goyal of IAVI also spoke about the good work in the anvil.
Designer Leena Singh, who has been part of Khushii since last year, said, “It is only after the Slumdog kids walked for us last year that I got involved with Khushii. I want to do serious work and make a real difference to the lives of the people.”
FDCI president Sunil Sethi seemed in a hurry and said, “I have to attend the store launch of another designer and have to head for that.” Suhel Seth had come for another dinner at the venue, when some guests at this do welcomed him. Suhel quickly beat a retreat and said, “Hey, I am here for another event, but good work.” Even though Suhel chatted with Aman Nath for a while, he quickly joined his friends for dinner at another table.
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