Synopsis & Index
The “People” in question are six friends, who have evolved into a gang (as they like to refer to themselves). The gang narrows…
These People Are Mad
A group of 20-somethings party on New Year’s Eve 2012 in Bombay. A serialised novel by Jugal Mody
Chapter 53: The Epilogue
Chapter 53: The Epilogue
Enky discovers an audio recording on one of the studio Macs.
Chapter 52: Back to Shah Rukh
Chapter 52: Back to Shah Rukh
After narrating the full story, the gang asks Shah Rukh’s advice like how Vetaal asks King Vikram.
Chapter 51: We’re Leaving Ground
Chapter 51: We’re Leaving Ground
Circumstances bring Kartik face-to-face with Anjali leading to a grand dramatic showdown.
Chapter 50: Show, Not Tell
Chapter 50: Show, Not Tell
Veena and Seher fight about Veena’s verdict on Jeevan. Anuj and Avantika try to get Kartik to lighten up about Anjali.
Chapter 49: Jeevan Live at the Studio
Chapter 49: Jeevan Live at the Studio
Seher introduces Veena and Anand to a “boy”. The host of the party, Enky, has his eyes on Seher.
Chapter 48: Suits, Rockstars and the Featured Band
Chapter 48: Suits, Rockstars and the Featured Band
Seher takes Veena to introduce her to the boy she has her eyes on. Anuj, Avantika and Kartik find an empty balcony and a band.
Chapter 47: Missed Calls and Missed Social Cues
Chapter 47: Missed Calls and Missed Social Cues
Anand and Veena come face to face for the first time after the drama on the dancefloor and the stunt on the streets.
Chapter 46: A Brief History of Anuj and Niyati
Chapter 46: A Brief History of Anuj and Niyati
Anuj and Niyati bonded over — no prizes for guessing — pot.
Chapter 45: The Situation Update
Chapter 45: The Situation Update
The girls meet “friends” from the past outside the Delhi diaspora party. Anuj asks Niyati for a situation update.
Chapter 44: A Brief History of Seher and Niyati
Chapter 44: A Brief History of Seher and Niyati
The violent history of Seher and Niyati’s friendship revealed.
Chapter 43: Come With Us
Chapter 43: Come With Us
The boys run into David, Ishani and Sara from party number 2. Seher gives a spiraling Veena a long speech.
Chapter 42: A Brief History of Sparta
Chapter 42: A Brief History of Sparta
A flashback to the day Anand-Veena’s apartment came to be called Sparta.
Chapter 41: Balloons
Chapter 41: Balloons
Veena’s dealing with her relationship’s existentialist crisis. Anuj takes to making pot-smoke filled balloons.
Chapter 40: A brief history of the Mumbai Marathon
Chapter 40: A brief history of the Mumbai Marathon
A flashback to the day the gang ran the Mumbai Marathon
Chapter 39: Still Getting There
Chapter 39: Still Getting There
Anuj starts an arts and crafts project while Anand unravels. Avantika takes a shot at breaking Veena’s spiral.
Chapter 38: A Brief Interruption by Ahmed and Fauzia
Chapter 38: A Brief Interruption by Ahmed and Fauzia
In a surprising turn of events, the girls run into Ahmed and Fauzia on Carter Road.
Chapter 37: Getting There
Chapter 37: Getting There
Anand spirals about the impending doom he has brought upon his relationship. So does Veena. The rest try to help.
Chapter 36: A Brief History of Kartik’s Homophobia
Chapter 36: A Brief History of Kartik’s Homophobia
In a flashback, Seher’s Delhi best friend Gay Jasbir tests the homophobia quotient of the gang.
Chapter 35: The Pact Joints
Chapter 35: The Pact Joints
Anuj and Avantika roll pact joints for the girl part of the gang and the boy part of the gang to make a pact.
Chapter 34: A Brief History of Anand, Veena and Omission
Chapter 34: A Brief History of Anand, Veena and Omission
Veena remembers the highlights of her relationship with Anand — from their online flirting habits to their offline lying habits.
Chapter 33: Sex, Lies & Commitment
Chapter 33: Sex, Lies & Commitment
Anand and Veena kiss about not having a serious conversation. Avantika and Seher finally find them.
Chapter 32: The One After The Interval
Chapter 32: The One After The Interval
What did Anand do? Why did he do that? How will Veena react to this? What will happen to Anuj’s plan to die?
Chapter 31: A Brief History of Ankles and Boobs
Chapter 31: A Brief History of Ankles and Boobs
What do ankles and boobs have to do with orange juice and toothpaste? An expose into Anand and Veena’s relationship.