Alongside had invited Ms Indu Shahani (Sheriff of Mumbai, seated on table)and Mona Shah Patel for a 'Celebrating Life' event.
To see photo of Ms Meera Sanyal, please scroll down...

Excerpts from what Shobha De writes Monday 18th 2009 in Bombay Times...and I agree with her:
...The Congress is in a far better space this time round and wont need to court complete undesirables in an attempt to cobble a govt together:)
...We paid a high price for all the combined insecurities of just hanging in there...Now there is no scope for alibis and excuses...We have our eyes on you Milind and you too Priya! We'll be watching-and grading-you. Perform or else!
...If my heart goes out to Meera Sanyal (and mine to Mona Patel Shah as well) It has nothing to do with not winning...I think (they both) deserve a big hug and kiss for doing what (they) did...(They) went fearlessly into the political jungle, gave the campaign (their) best shot, and inspired a lot of people to rethink their cynical attitude towards politics. My admiration for (them) remains intact...