If lockdown begins at midnight, why are shops forced to shut down by 9? For people like me, who have no grocery stored, how do I get the essentials? And, why is the police beating up people when they step out for groceries? Shabana Mukhtar
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COVID-19 Diaries| Stepping Out After 4.5 Days
The curfew ended on Sunday. I didn’t go out. I like staying home. But yesterday was different. I had only 20 rupees in my wallet, and no vegetables, and other supplies had diminished in past 4 days. So, I had to leave the self-quarantine mode. The roads were deserted and the shops were shut. The…
COVID-19 Diaries| The Dreaded Curfew
I am generally a chill person. The severity of social conditions does not hit me until very late. I am bogged down by my personal demons, you see. So, even though I heard people talking about stocking groceries and buying medicines etc in bulk, I did not pay any heed to them. Until Friday. Most…
COVID-19 Diaries| How To Get Rid Of Corona
By creating noise pollution! At 5 o’clock sharp, people starting banging vessels, howling like dogs, ringing the ghanta at mandir – apparently to make Corona go away. Later, someone told me that it is to thank the people who work for the society. Really? That’s how you thank them? By giving them headache? India can…
COVID-19 | Indians Are Back to Basics
The internet and especially WhatsApp is flooded with various tips and tricks for to protect yourself against the virus. The top one is: Wash your hands That’s pretty basic, right? I mean, why wouldn’t you wash hands? I am not saying that you willy nilly get up randomly and wash hands. At least, when there’s…
Weekly Roundup | The Week That Was | 20w12
COVID-19 Panic WFH Curfew These are the keywords that defined 20w12. It isn’t easy working from home, especially in summer. Allah, bless humanity in these tough times and bless us with strength to survive. Two of the most popular dramas – Alif and Ehd-e-Wafa ended over the weekend. I have posted my review and other…
COVID-19 Diaries| Pune IT Employees WFH
I had to work from home today and just finished my 8 hours shift. It is so annoying. I don’t like working on laptop – coding on a laptop is difficult and testing is near impossible. The laptop resolution, the slow speed of remote connection, the irritating scrolling; it is quite a task. Many COVID-19…
COVID-19 Diaries| A/B Testing
Yep, it is happening. Finally! My sister’s office carried out this exercise two weeks ago, so it is safe to say that my company is quite reluctant to give WFH. A/B testing is an analytical term. I am using it losely here. The employee headcount will be divided in two groups – A and B….
Most Searched On The Other Me Unfolded | March 2020
Still two weeks to go, but the questions have started pouring in. It is time to answer a few questions. Pyar Ke Sadqay Cast That’s simple. Here it is – Pyar Ke Sadqay | Cast and Characters. Also read Pyar Ke Sadqay Episode Reviews. Yeh Dil Mera Episode 20 I don’t understand what’s so special…
COVID-19 Diaries| WFH Readiness
Many members of my team are in self-quarantine more for past few days. People are more scared that I thought they were. The demand for WFH has increased, enough for the higher management to take notice. We filled an online survey today. Do you have a company provided laptop? Do you have personal laptop? Do…