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Spitting of Tobacco in Public Places is Banned, Really!

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Amongst many restrictions eased and few measures required to be adhered to strictly post lockdown, one of the measures advocated by the authorities concerned caught my attention. Instruction so mentioned not only piqued my interest but also forced me to introspect as to why such common social etiquettes that are to be followed by default […]

Is Online Learning Effective and Healthy at the Same Time!

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Schools and colleges are the most sensitive areas requiring greater attention and care before the authorities concerned decides to allow opening in the face of novel coronavirus pandemic. Though slew of earlier imposed restrictions are eased over a period of time, the education sector continues to pose yet unanswered questions about the jurisprudence of opening […]

Amazing Human Resolve in the Face of Adversaries

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Since times immemorial, humanity has witnessed jaw-dropping, eyebrow-raising and amazingly inspirational tales of endeavors that defies most often than not long-held beliefs. Stories emerging periodically are absolutely unimaginable thereby showcasing what humans can indeed achieve if one decides to single-mindedly go about realizing the same. Umpteen number of such occurrences are well etched in the […]

Back to Roots – Harmonious Living Respecting Mother Nature is Inevitable

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Over the century or so, the humankind underwent such rapid transformation vis-à-vis scientific advancements, technological progression, medical inventions, life-style alterations, healthcare improvements and the list go on and on. Add to the mix, Artificial Intelligence aided tools and assistances that are creating waves across globes, humanity should not be faulted for feeling almost immortal and […]

How Can One Run Wearing a Mask?

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As every other activity makes a return gradually across the country courtesy easing of lockdown restrictions, some allowances granted to joggers and sportspersons/athletes with a rider is not only impractical but also defies logic. Insisting on joggers/runners to wear masks while they go about their routine is one such diktat causing grief amongst scores of […]

Trust Our Netas to Break Ground Rules with Impunity

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We the Indians are quite aware of different set of rules and yardsticks prevalent for categories divided on the basis of the ruler and the ruled mentality. Right from the time of British Raj, dos & don’ts for whites and the natives were so brazenly demarcated that the remnants of repulsive bygone practices are still […]

Lockdown Exit Appears Tougher and Cumbersome Than Envisaged!

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As we enter into the last week of Lockdown 4.0, restrictions that were suffocating both people and the economy in equal measures in earlier Lockdowns, saw considerably diluted to kick-start long-stalled activities. Though, containment zones are still considered to strictly isolated to arrest the virus from spreading, other colored zones are no longer posing restraints […]

Almighty Gods and Goddesses too are Not Spared By the Virus!

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Each of the affected sectors and verticals are covered so extensively by the virus-induced lockdown restriction measures that most of us actually would not have spared a thought for the abodes of extremely popular deities stretching across the length and breadth of the country. There are any number of adorable/venerable gods and goddesses who too […]

Expect Reverse Migration to Commence Sooner Than Later!

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Millions of migrant laborers have moved across the country to reach their respective native places in the past fortnight or so. Lakhs are still hoping to head home after duly following the registration processes as mandated by the State Governments.  Indian Railways are scheduled to run several hundred trains every day ferrying stranded laborers from […]