Coronavirus in India

No country for migrant workers

No country for migrant workers

May 1, 2020

The fate of millions of migrant workers across India has been hanging in the balance ever since the lockdown following the coronavirus outbreak was announced 35 days ago.

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The corona blow to the tourism industry

The corona blow to the tourism industry

April 26, 2020

One of the largest sectors of Indian economy, tourism, lies in tatters due to the pandemic and the lockdown, while the government turns a blind eye, putting tens of millions of jobs at risk.

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Rural India bears the brunt of coronavirus fallout

Rural India bears the brunt of coronavirus fallout

April 21, 2020

While the spread of covid19 has mainly been in urban India, the worst impact of the pandemic is being felt in its villages.

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Social connect in times of social distancing

Social connect in times of social distancing

April 17, 2020

At a time when social media and some of the mainstream ones are spreading message of communal hatred, stories of humanity are emerging from various part of the country. Here is one such story from a small town in Satara in Maharashtra.

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Slum Rehabilitation Projects in Mumbai

Slum Rehabilitation Projects in Mumbai

April 10, 2020

Over the past three decades Mumbai has seen numerous Slum Rehabilitation Projects. Most of them are badly designed and terribly executed, making them a fertile ground for various diseases. A full blown outbreak of covid-19 would be catastrophic in these areas.

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Coronavirus & Indian youth

Coronavirus & Indian youth

April 9, 2020

India’s youth population will be amongst the hardest hit due to the Coronavirus impact and cast a shadow over their already clouded future.

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Corona times: A camp that cares during corona crisis

Corona times: A camp that cares during corona crisis

April 9, 2020

A migrant camp at Versova in north-western Mumbai is a temporary home to many migrant workers and homeless of the city. Sporting a green salwar kameez (an Indian dress), Lakshmi is a middle aged single woman working in Thane, a large suburb of Mumbai. Separated from her husband, ...

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Mumbai moments in lockdown

Mumbai moments in lockdown

April 8, 2020

Ever since the lockdown began, people in Mumbai have dealt with it in their own way. A few lucky ones chose to pack their bags and leave for their hometown, while those who couldn’t, found themselves stuck in a crisis of a lifetime. Some decided to face it with grit and the res...

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‘Mumbai Police is at the forefront of the battle against Covid-19’

‘Mumbai Police is at the forefront of the battle against Covid-19’

April 4, 2020

Facing an unprecedented situation, the women and men of Mumbai Police are trying to maintain a humane approach while dealing with lockdown from the front, says additional commissioner of police (South zone) Nishith Mishra.

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Unmasking the mystery

Unmasking the mystery

April 4, 2020

Face masks have become ubiquitous following the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. Yet, there is a lack of clarity on who really needs to wear masks, what kind of masks are necessary and of course where to procure them in face of an immense shortage, in India and around the world.

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Social distancing: A luxurious myth for most

Social distancing: A luxurious myth for most

March 31, 2020

While the government has been advocating social distancing as an effective tool in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, it is at worst a myth and at best a luxury for most of the poor in urban India.

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The lockdown that never was

The lockdown that never was

March 31, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sudden announcement of a complete lockdown nationwide has led to chaotic scenes all over the country as millions of migrant workers, threatened by starvation due to absence of any work, were forced to leave for their villages, most of them on foot...

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