Mumbai, 23 Nov 2025
On Sunday, 23 November 2025, the immensely gifted Vidya Harikrishna, founder of VACM (Vidya’s Academy of Classical Music) welcomed a vibrant community of music lovers to a truly memorable Musical Adda she hosted in Mumbai….
Chai Stories
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Kolkata, 16 Nov 2025
Kolkata, you did it again! On Sunday, 16th November the almost annual Chai for Cancer Adda held at the iconic Victoria Memorial came alive once again, as we raised our collective voice for patients living…
Kolkata, 14 Nov 2025
The Chai for Cancer Adda at Tata Medical Center on 14 November 2025 was a beautiful reminder of what the patient–physician–healthcare community truly stands for. Those who have experienced the hardship of a cancer diagnosis understand better…
Landour, 9 Nov 2025
For every cup of chai raised, one patient somewhere receives the support needed to continue their treatment and live a life of hope and dignity. Hosted by Sunita & Amarjeet Kudle and Sunil Prakash, the Chai for Cancer Adda…
Gurugram, 17 Oct 2025
Thank you, Marengo Asia Hospital, Gurugram for hosting the Chai for Cancer Adda on 17 October 2025. Together we raised over 180 cups of chai for the cause! Grateful to everyone who joined, contributed, and…
Chandigarh, 28 Sep 2025
Chai for Cancer in Chandigarh 28th September 2025 The Chai for Cancer Adda hosted by Friends of Max City Chapter Leader Sandeep Mahil and his friend Karanjeet Singh on 28 September 2025 in Chandigarh, was everything an…
Bengaluru, 31 Aug 2025
Chai for Cancer in Bengaluru 31st August 2025 Sunday 31st August saw Pranay and his wife Smita welcome friends and neighbours into their gracious home in Bangalore where along with the fragrant chai some heart…
Kottayam, 25 Aug 2025
“Had the joy of hosting Chai for Cancer Adda — a deeply meaningful initiative led by the inspiring Ms. Viji Venkatesh, Managing Trustee Friends of Max — for Caritas Hospital, at the serene Chandy’s Tall County,” shares Vinaya, host of the Chai for…
Kalyan, 10 Aug 2025
Celebrating 10 years of the Johns’ Adda in Kalyan This year marked the 10th Chai for Cancer Adda hosted by Pramod and Mini John and their children David and Riya – a tradition that has…