This book is the result of countless moments, reflections, and experiences shared by everyone who knew Promesse. To each of you, I am deeply grateful.
Special mention to Vandana Maheshwari, Mita Sujata Jauhar, Vilas Patel, Smita Gupta, Vijayluxmi and to many of Kake’s friends and our family with whom there were many moments of fond recollections while conceiving the idea of this book and compiling the first draft. Special mention of gratitude to Kiran Kakkad of Sri Aurobindo Ashram Archives for retrieving and sharing some precious photographs of Promesse that brought back many cherished memories.
I express my heartfelt thanks to Santosh Badal, Rahul Ranjan, Kavitha Sankaranarayanan, Paras Artwani and others who have helped me bring my vision to fruition and made this book possible. Their support in editing, creative design, and attention to the smallest detail ensured the book was made ready for publication.
Finally, to the numerous behind-the-scenes people whose names I have not mentioned here, but have contributed directly or indirectly to the finished book, I thank you for your help.
This book is the result of a team effort, and I am forever grateful for the time, effort, and care that you have all invested in making it a reality.
Kake’s life and his circle of friends is so vast that if any names have not been mentioned here explicitly, I apologise and confess that it is entirely unintentional, and I remain deeply grateful to them as well.
Tara Jauhar
