Corona Diaries

CORONA DIARIES 15: Mankind’s Resilience On Test, But It Has Been There Before

In the end, there is hope. Mankind has suffered worse and survived. There is no reason why it won't this…

April 29, 2020

CORONA DIARIES 14: At Home, Chaos Steeped In Confusion

Adjustment is a nice little word. It explains how one copes with situations that don't fit into our usual template…

April 27, 2020

CORONA DIARIES 13: What’s Porn Got To Do With Lockdown? Well, Read On…

Away from the unfortunate circumstances that necessitated it, the lockdown has spawned several experiences, some good, some bad and some…

April 24, 2020

Corona Diaries 12: The Illusion Of Numbers, Peaks & Plateaus

"Statistics are like a drunk with a lamppost: used more for support than illumination." The quote attributed to Sir Winston…

April 19, 2020

CORONA DIARIES 11: In Unusual Battle, Many Shades Of Heroism

What turns an ordinary Joe or Jane into a superhero? Circumstance. And that critical decision to stand up and be…

April 16, 2020

CORONA DIARIES 10: The Dance Of Death & Other Random Thoughts

  The dawn breaks languid and serene to the symphony of chirping birds. Soft, early rays of the sun lend…

April 13, 2020

Corona Diaries 9: Of Office Beasts, Home Furniture & Harried Wives

Men were not made for home. Before it sparks a feminist outrage, let's clarify. It's because they are hopelessly unevolved…

April 11, 2020

Corona Diaries 8: Same Mirth, Same Masala-Why We Won’t Make A Contagion Ever

The parallels are chilling. The reel experience is now dreadfully real. To call Contagion, the Steven Soderbergh-directed movie, prescient would…

April 9, 2020

Corona Diaries 7: Home, Sweet Home? Not Really

How is life for fish in an aquarium? Perhaps it is somewhat like that for people at homes during a…

April 7, 2020

Corona Diaries 6: A Rough New World Post-Pandemic

After the pandemic runs its course, leaving a trail of devastation unimaginable so far, the world won't be talking about…

April 4, 2020