Moakshaa, initiator of warm, fluffy hugs at work, reminisces of times when hugging was not a crime. She suggests this song and reminds us that: “Holding hands was fun while it lasted. Side note – Don’t forget to wash your hands.” 

Kaustav, an optimistic at heart, suggests that we immerse ourselves in this beautiful melody, and in his words “stall time to do things you have always had excuses for.” 

Prerna, the eternal romantic, with a penchant for Bollywood, suggests a sweet track that takes us back to the good old days of the nineties!

Kuzhali, who is keeping two cats—Bob and Jay—company while at home, suggests a song from the movie Pithamagan, as it “showcases unlikely friendships in uncertain times.” 

Smriti suggests a song that radiates joy, and her reason is simple: “It makes me happy, and I want to share it with everyone!”

Keith, musician and music lover, suggests the full live album, We Like it Here by Snarky Puppy, as this “super ensemble’s album released in 2014 showcases a very rich soundscape with multiple instrumental layers, emotions, scales, odd time signatures and a massive dose of groove. The album is recorded live and urges you to get up and move!” 

Nitya, the queen of all dance moves, recommends this song, because—it’s Jackson; it’s rocking; and you got to dance to it! She says, “No points for why I chose this song! The King of Pop lives on!”

This is how Sukarn, a creature of the outdoors, happiest tackling production crises on ground, keeps his spirits up while stuck indoors. We dare you to not dance while playing this! Pharrell Williams // Happy Sukarn reminds us: “Happy tunes are what we need at the moment.”  

Prajit, sends him recommendation all the way from Maximum City, a ghazal to soothe the forlorn heart, sung in Lata ji’s incomparable voice, composed by the legend Madan Mohan. Prajit says, “This beautiful Gazal composition of Madan Mohan Sahab - sung by Lata ji intersperses a  fine piece of sitar playing by legendary Ustad Raees Ahmed.  The soulful lyrics by Naqsh Layallpuri can get you deeply involved with the song.” 

Sabina, old school and enviably well-versed with classics, suggests Eddie Vedder! Eddie! Vedder! Trust Sabina to find a Vedder to beat all other. She says “One of my all-time favourite Vocalists. While all the songs in this album (debut solo album of Eddie Vedder) are great, this is a song that speaks to me and is a go-to song every now and then.”

We miss seeing Pooja’s sweet smile at work every day, and so we make up for it by listening to her recommendation, the ultimate ode to lady love: Sagar Jaisi Aankhon Waali. 

Sana, who brings sunshine and joy to all our meetings, suggests a classic Coke Studio session—a dash of soulful melody in melancholia.

Arushi suggests Do Naina Aur Ek Kahani // Masoom - Composed by RD Burman and sung by Aarti Mukherjee, this song takes me back to my childhood, to the ethereal beauty of Shabana Azmi, the difficult moral choices in Masoom, and of course, the poetry of Gulzar.

Shayanika suggests a blend of reverie and magic with Let's Dance by David Bowie. She says, “Some songs speak of love while some make you dance. Some others can make you feel nostalgic and be timeless at the same time. One such song that fits all is this, a classic Bowie, interpreted by many and loved by all.”

Nandita, who is basically a Bono groupie, recommends All I Want is You, Rattle and Hum (1988), U2 – In her words, this is “An intense, epic love poem of a song that takes my breath away each time. Dynamite vocals by Bono and a swelling string arrangement which will make you cry happy tears and believe in everlasting love. This entire album is solid gold. Listen. Listen again. And then repeat.”

Purna, who straddles dance, photography and design with humour, recommends the original motion picture score for Like Crazy, which is describes as “a warm hug. I listen to this score every day to center myself, gain some introspective, and lock the rest of the world away.”

Maanit, our resident fitness expert, recommends Karmaprana by Fakear, as “it's about karma and prana (the flow of energy in the body by breathing). In this situation I believe by doing nothing or by consciously breathing we'll be doing good for ourselves and the people around us. It's time to breathe...”

Yesterday by Beatles – Yadu, Executive - Production and the human to adorable cats, recommends this song as, “it takes me back to the time which has gone, when the days were good. Maybe at this point of time, everyone needs to remember how good small things like meeting other people and spending time with them are. One can only realize how good and essential an ordinary thing can be once it’s truly gone.”