A poem on one year of the pandemic.
Tag: lockdown stories
Lockdown Tales From a Privileged Household
On the domestic abuse that goes on behind privileged doors.
A Baby Bird Called ‘It’
Our experience of trying to rescue a nestling Myna found on our terrace during lockdown.
Babar – My Little Friend From Chawri Bazaar
As the sole earning member of the family, Babar stands in long queues outside his school to get meals for his Ammi and five-year-old brother.
God, Religion and Chicken Curry: Questions From My 8-Year-Old During Lockdown
Over the past few weeks, she has asked me about life, death, god, online classes vs. classroom teaching, meat dishes vs. vegetarian dishes, among other things.
How I’ve Been Keeping My 11-Year-Old Busy During These ‘Forced Holidays’
I decided to go with small tasks to encourage my son to expand his knowledge and skills.
Social Distancing for the Brain
If only COVID 19 was the only issue we had to battle. Staying indoors with our brains hooked to the flood of content flowing our way from brands, friends …
The New Normal: ‘Each Day of this Lockdown, I Choose Myself’
'The New Normal' each week hopes to bring you the raw voices of people from across India as they live through these unparalleled times.
The New Norm for Buying Groceries
You suddenly feel like you are in a reality show – ‘Fill the cart in 10 minutes’.
The New Normal: A LiveWire Series on Life Under Lockdown
The world we once occupied has been yanked from beneath our feet. Write in to us – in 200 words – and tell us your lockdown story. We want …