The original 21-days lockdown was expected to end today. It didn’t. The pandemic is still not under control. The lockdown is extended until May 3, 2020. I have a million random thoughts during this lockdown. And, I am glad to announce that I have penned down a few. Sharing a piece – my comic, satirical…
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COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #21
If you had thought that the lockdown will stop people from bursting firecrackers in the middle of the night for celebrating Ambedkar Jayanti, you couldn’t be more wrong. It has been 24 minutes and people are still going at it, even howling like dogs. Some people must be wondering, who thinks about such silly details?…
Weekly Roundup | The Week That Was | 20w15
Subh Hoti Hai Sham Hoti Hai Umr Yunhi Tamam Hoti Hai Another lockdown week comes to an end. It is not much different from the previous one. I read nothing. I wrote little. Working remotely is driving my crazy. And, I have stopped going out even for buying essentials. I am too freaking paranoid these…
COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #17
Life has settled into a rut. There are rumours of extending the lockdown, looking at the worryingly increasing number of positive cases. I am scared too. I don’t step out, this is 10th day and counting. Shabana Mukhtar
Weekly Roundup | The Week That Was | 20w14
My Life has finally adjusted to the WFH routine. I have regained my concentration and productivity, almost. The only problem is that I am not sleeping. My sleep is reduced to an hour or two, in the morning; right before I am scheduled to login. For past ten days, I fall asleep around 6 and…
COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #9
I can’t say for others, but I fet that there was a general lack of motivation today. I worked very efficiently today – fixed three defects; coordinated with a couple of folks for their stuff and have begun working on the next item. A productive Thursday; and Friday is near. Hooray! Shabana Mukhtar
COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #8
Even in the confines of my home, I am scared of COVID-19, and that it could affect me – indirectly, if not directly. And, it did. Today (April 1, 2020), there was Annual Hike and Bonus announcement. And, as I had anticipated already, there is no hike. We still get bonus, some bonus, but no…
Roundup | March 2020
This has been an extra-ordinary month. The world, as we know it, has changed. COVID-19 has forced us to change the way we live. I try to see the silver lining in this dark cloud; and what better way to recognize and celebrate small achievements. This is a recap of March 2020. Posts published: 111…
COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #7
Another long day comes to an end. Office work-wise, I mean. There were far too many meetings today and I have not been able to do much. I am strictly following the time, because it is easier to get carried away and lose the work-life balance. I just logged out, stretched my limbs and now…
COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #6
Another WFH week began today. I was still overwhelmed by the million queries coming my way; and a zillion issues that needed my attention. I survived the day, it is a miracle of sorts. Do you like working from home? Shabana Mukhtar