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.
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...
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 threat, but I was glad to...
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 period......
Like most, Madhulita Mohapatra’s life has been impacted by the lockdown, which has been necessitated by the outbreak of novel coronavirus. But, as the Odissi dancer says, this “house arrest”...
Well past three weeks into the nationwide lockdown, which has been clamped to curb the spread of novel coronavirus, one thing that is greatly bothering Ranjan Panda is the fake...
Staying at home, necessitated by the nationwide lockdown implemented to curb the spread of novel coronavirus, has become a way of life for most Indians by now. Every individual has...
Charudutta Panigrahi has always led a regulated life. During the time of lockdown, it is even more so. "The difference is that there is no travelling now, so I have...