corona diaries

Corona Diaries 62: Of God, Government & Hope

More than 1.5 million lives worldwide, more than 1.35 lakh in India. Shocking numbers. And the virus is not done…

November 30, 2020

Corona Diaries 54: It’s Not About Sushant Or Rhea Stupid, It’s Not Even About Politics

Four million up, and numbers no more shock. Everything else about the pandemic remaining where they were -- no vaccine,…

September 9, 2020

Corona Diaries 53: Of Three Million Plus & Diminishing Fear

Three million plus, and now sky is the limit. Experts have stopped devising false ceilings after they were breached by…

August 30, 2020

CORONA DIARIES 52: Stray Thoughts Amid Long Wait For Vaccine

The furiously wriggling worm flung itself inches into the air, crashed on the floor, wiggled some more and went flat…

July 28, 2020

Crisis In Congress: The Dynasty Has Lost Its Utility; Graceful Exit Is A Good Option

Dynasty per se should not be a dirty word in India, a country steeped in feudal tendencies. In fact, going…

July 13, 2020

Corona Diaries @ 50: Such A Fascinating Journey!

How quickly things change! When we launched Corona Diaries on March 21, COVID-19 was still shaping into a pandemic. It…

July 11, 2020

Corona Diaries 49: In Search Of The Magical Monsoon Experience

If monsoon is the season you love, then you must be missing a lot. It's the time Nature gets in…

July 9, 2020

Corona Diaries 48: Of The Wishlist, Adolescence & Growing Up Worries

The boy at home keeps revising his wishlist. The original was prepared before his board exams. After all the hard…

July 7, 2020

Corona Diaries 47: The Spirit Of The Matter — Small Benefits of A Big Crisis

The mention of alcohol triggered odd reactions in this friend. His droopy eyes assumed a bright glint, his lips parted…

July 5, 2020

Corona Diaries 46: The Test Conundrum. Should We Or Shouldn’t We?

Six lakh plus cases so far and more than 18,000 deaths. And it's still not clear whether we have touched…

July 4, 2020