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Experiences of Lockdown



Lakshmi Karlekar

The World is frozen in time amid the fears of the novel coronavirus which has instigated a sense of unity in all of us to fight this deadly biological warfare. With the nation urging its citizens to strictly follow lockdown, social distancing which equips one for a better healthy living, I have decided to make the best utility of the time given. As a true patriot, I respect and understand the seriousness of the situation and hence I have engaged myself in online learning and household chores. Most importantly, with the hectic schedule that our parents follow, we get very little quality time to spend with them. For which, I have made sure that I not loose even a single moment and enjoy the company of my parents the most. As a History student, I have read about how the nation struggles due to the deadly diseases and war and today we are experiencing it. In the lockdown period, I am very worried and concerned about others outside as even my neighbour is caught abroad due to the non-functionality of flights. I did resort to panic buying in the beginning but gradually as I saw resources pumped by the government, I now only go out to buy essentials for a week. I have also learnt cooking making my mother proud of me. To maintain a healthy body, I am taking time to exercise also. The inhibition on online courses and the examination curiosity makes us all feel uncertain on when the situation would return back to normalcy. I feel that Humanity has come to the brim and we must all associate and help each other in times of need. With the hope that the situation may not turn grim, it is vital for each one of us to render our support to the teachers, police forces and doctors who as warriors are fighting and gaining more respect in each one's hearts. I abide the lockdown rules and request each one to sincerely follow the protocols and guidelines laid by the Government of India. 


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