Photo 1. Snapshots before the official kickoff of Jared and Rachel’s baby shower. (Left) Early arrivals waiting for the event to begin. (Right) Rachel and Jared receiving newborn care tips.

On March 21st, 2026, the Acharya Lab gathered to celebrate Jared and Rachel as they prepare to welcome their first baby.

The afternoon was filled with delicious food, laughter, and lots of friendly competition. Yanshun kept everyone entertained with fun games and quizzes, followed by the exciting gift opening. Since Jared and Rachel chose not to find out the baby’s gender before birth, everyone joined in the fun by making their own predictions, including the baby’s gender, birth weight, and other guesses. It made the celebration even more memorable and gave everyone something to look forward to. 

Photo 2. Snapshots from throughout the day. (Top left) Winners of the team competition—Team Rachel outpaced Team Jared. (Top right) The second-place team. (Bottom left) Surprise announcement that Jessica and Ki are expecting a baby in August. (Bottom right) Best-dressed winners of the day: Priyamvada and Radha.

Congratulations, Rachel and Jared! We wish you both all the joy, love, and happiness that comes with this exciting new chapter. We cannot wait to meet your little one!