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If the third week of March saw India heightening its response to the war unleashed by COVID-19, the nationwide lockdown was something no one had ever experienced before. Life changed for the majority. Coping with the harsh reality of social distancing and compelled to remain indoors, different people came up with their own responses to kill boredom and make the most of the time at their disposal. In this series, Lockdown Routines, we peep into the lives of people who have carved a niche for themselves in their chosen professions and find out their way of beating the blues.
Lockdown Routines: Smrutisree Singh Is Busy Pampering Family Members With Her…
Normally, I crave good food, which is my passion but post Masterchef, I was craving sleep and family time. Having spent four months in Mumbai with a very busy schedule coupled with the daily…
Lockdown Routines: Hota Realises He And His Wife Are ‘Maid For Each Other’
The coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to a standstill.
Like fellow citizens, satire poet Gyana Hota is strictly following the rules of nationwide lockdown and staying indoors.…
Lockdown Routines: For Biswanath Rath, Time Flies When He Plays With His Son
Thanks to the nationwide lockdown, in place for over a month to curb the spread of novel coronavirus, some of Biswanath Rath’s major projects are on hold. However, staying at home is proving…
Lockdown Routines: For Prakruti Mishra, It’s Fun To Be ‘Quarantined’ With…
Prakruti Mishra isn’t staying with her parents during the coronavirus outbreak-induced lockdown. But she isn’t complaining.
“I’ve been living in another house of mine with three friends…
Lockdown Routines: Discovering Hidden Talents Gives Singh Deo Great Pleasure
A normal day in the life of Dinendra Pratap Singh Deo would be hitting the gym in the morning, then work through the day, chilling with friends late in the evening and returning home. But…
Lockdown Routines: Hard Times Are A Blessing, They Make Us Stronger, Feels Das
Like many, Gautam Das has taken the novel coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown on the chin and is trying his best to cope with it.
“Hard times come as a blessing in disguise. We do…
Lockdown Routines: Bijaya Jena Glad The World Is Finally Understanding Importance Of…
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has virtually brought the world to a standstill and created panic similar to the Spanish flu, which killed millions of people a century ago.
But, as…
Lockdown Routines: The Significant Change In Schedule Is Not Unnerving For Dr Shefali…
“Lockdown has taught me that it is not the end of the world if we do not go to the mall, cinema or a get together of close friends,” says the soft spoken Dr Shefali Dash. She has been on the…
Lockdown Routines: Good Time For Sujit Mahapatra & His Worldwide Volunteers To…
The nationwide lockdown, necessitated by the outbreak of novel coronavirus, resulted in conflicting thoughts and mixed emotions for Sujit Mahapatra.
"COVID-19 represented an alarming…
Lockdown Routines: Staying At Home Has Helped Snehasis Das Respect Contribution Of…
The prolonged nationwide lockdown, to curb the spread of novel coronavirus, has taught Snehasis Das many lessons.
"I have understood the value of life and time during this lockdown…