"Ashwini (Hoaa), Snehal (Gems) and I," writes Kavya (also called Chummi), "all work under one roof.

We met at our workplace just a year ago, but we feel like we've been friends for ages! The best thing about us and our friendship is that we've each found a true friend in the other(s) and we connect so well that we sometimes surprise ourselves!

"We are from three different places; Ash is from Mysore, Snehal from Mumbai and I am from Bangalore. We feel that we joined the same company because our friendship was destined to be!

It is our greatest stress buster too.

We enjoy each other's company, and we go out on trips to many nice places, like in the photograph. And we've done a lot of whacky stuff that perhaps should not be talked about!

"What keeps us together and going is that though we share different points of view, we know that, what the heck, it's the differences that give life its momentum. Otherwise it would be just drab 'n' dull, right?

"We celebrate our friendship in many ways - from a simple thought and action of love, care, concern over the phone, SMS, greetings... to going to parties, pubs and away on outings!

"Three cheers!"

Are You A Femina Friend?

WE'RE looking to build a band of readers who will bolster each other up, help each other get through difficult times, celebrate the uniqueness of their friendship...

We will feature groups of friends in different cities, ask your opinions on different issues that concern women, encourage you to advise each other and bond as only women friends can.

If you are a part of a group of friends, write in and tell us how you met, what keeps you together and how you celebrate your sisterhood.

If you would like to be on our 'Between Friends' panel, send in your name and address, and a little about yourself.

Send us your inputs at femina@timesgroup.com, with 'Friends' in the subject line.

Between Friends

I've just had my first baby, and I'm tired and cranky all the time. To top it all, I've discovered that instead of working on the comp into the night as he alleges he has been doing, my husband has been surfing porn! Of course, my libido's at its lowest, so there's no question of his getting what he's used to, but shouldn't he be more considerate? Help! Maya Morarjee, Ahmedabad

Any thoughts? Any suggestions?

Any outrage? Write in to femina@timesgroup.com with 'Between Friends - Maya' in the subject line. Last date to send your entry: November 15, 2004.