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.
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Bhubaneswar: With the nationwide lockdown having been extended by the Central government, citizens have to deal with staying at home for two more weeks. Many had settled down to a...
For many, the coronavirus-induced lockdown is akin to forced confinement. Barnali Rath, however, sees it differently. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to delve within… breathe, rest and rejuvenate. It’s a beautiful...
The nationwide lockdown, necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic, has virtually brought the world to a standstill. Every individual has been affected by same way or the other. Take Jyoshna Das,...
Purabi Patra’s routine hasn’t changed much due to the nationwide lockdown which was enforced by the government last month to contain the spread of novel coronavirus. If anything, the animal...
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...
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. The first...
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...
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 for a month...
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...
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...