Shifa met me back when she was a student. After completing her engineering education, she took up storytelling and filmmaking as a part-time business and hobby.
We decided to meet in the Camp area of Pune at a tea stall.
Pradnya and Pravin accompanied her.
I shared my passion around Google Maps and community building around the Connect platform. We ordered tea, and at the same time, I showed them the entire process of adding the tea stall to Google Maps.
They were delighted to see everything happening in real-time, since, fortunately, I got the edit approved within minutes. 
They were also surprised to know that we had a community around Google Maps called Local Guides Connect. I gave them a quick overview of Connect and how they could contribute and connect with like-minded people on Connect from across the globe.
Pradnya, in turn, also invited over Sai and Pushpak. Everyone in the group photo above is a stranger to each other. Yes, they got curious about Google Maps and Connect.
By the time we had finished sipping our tea, and the Chai pe Charcha, a community was built around LG Connect 
The Chai pe Charcha challenge has shown that a community is built with an open heart, on the streets, and with a passion to encourage and inspire people to Connect 
Looking at the spirit and enthusiasm, a few policemen having tea also got curious about Connect but they humbly declined to join us in the group photo, since they were on duty 
I have invited everyone to our upcoming meetup in Pune that will be hosted by @AjitThite
Chai pe Charcha logo in the banner photo by @indrajmankas
Best wishes to you for building the connect community.
Kudos to you for such a brilliant concept, and heartfelt congratulations 
on reaching the 83rd episode , a remarkable milestone.
The way you give back so generously through every little interaction is what makes this space so special. You have my full support and heartfelt gratitude. Keep spreading the positive vibes—one teacup at a time! 
