“Hey Sagar! When did you come to Delhi?” Vikas was surprised to see Sagar in the Sunrise Guest House canteen. “Yesterday evening. We’ ve an appointment at 11 with N.I.C,” replied Sagar. “How many of you are here?” asked Vikas. “Three. Getting ready to leave in 10 minutes.” “I am in Room No. 306. Do you know Prakash and Ramanathan are also here? They are in Room Nos. 405 and 407. “ “Santosh talked to me on the phone. He is straightway heading for I.A.R.C. from the airport. He will check in the evening.” Many young executives at different levels in the established organisations had made The Sunrise Guest House their base camp. New Delhi was the centre of decision-making offices. Organisations from various parts of the country regularly sent their executives to New Delhi to promote their products and services. After the day work, the young executives used to…
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