In an attempt to capture the moment forever, are we forgetting to live the moment then and there?
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Weekly Roundup | The Week That Was | 20w16
Is time reallly flying or this is just me? The second stint of national lockdown has begun and this is day #3. Nothing has changed since past week. Working remotely continues to be a challenge and creative time has reduced drastically. The only thing that keeps me going is this blog, where I can rant…
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…
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…
Weekly Roundup | The Week That Was | 20w13
More of COVID-19 More Panic Struggling to WFH And national lockdown These are the keywords that define 20w12, and beyond. WFh had tired me enough, so I have taken a day off, to clear my head. There is a mess up here as million different thoughts and worried crowd my mind and cloud my judgement….
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…