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This Is What We Can Learn From the Way Kerala is Handling its Coronavirus Calamity

From using surveillance the right way, to making people part of the solution—Kerala is hitting all the right spots.
Pallavi Pundir
3.19.20
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Indians Are Still Gathering in Large Numbers Even While Most of the World is in Coronavirus Lockdown

While not everyone has the privilege of social distancing, the least we can do is stop assembling in masses.
Shamani Joshi
3.19.20
Coronavirus

Coronavirus is Going to Come Down Hard on India, Especially its Poor

Experts call the advice of “social distancing” in India a joke, while others say public health advisories do not factor in the poor and marginalised.
Pallavi Pundir
3.18.20
The VICE Guide to Right Now

Phone Operators Are Really Worried About the Indian Government Asking for Call Records of All Their Users

Telecom operators smell something fishy in this unusual request, which could also flout the 2013 telecom guidelines.
Shamani Joshi
3.18.20
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TikTok Moderators Were Told to Hide Posts by ‘Ugly’ or ‘Poor’ People to Attract New Users

An investigation reveals that guidelines instructed them to suppress videos by those who had “too many wrinkles” or “beer bellies”.
Shamani Joshi
3.17.20
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Coronavirus Will Bankrupt Most Airlines by May, Report Finds

The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation says that unless there is coordinated government action, airlines around the world will run out of cash reserves.
Shamani Joshi
3.17.20
Work

How to Get Your Boss to Approve Work From Home in the Time of Coronavirus

If your job allows it but the horrible boss doesn’t, we’ve got a manual that could potentially help you and everyone around you stay safe.
Dhvani Solani
3.16.20
Coronavirus

We Asked Some Self-Isolating Indians How They’re Coping Being Stuck at Home

“When things get too overwhelming, I cuddle with my two furry children/cats, J'adore and Jellybean.”
Pallavi Pundir
3.16.20
Health

It Took Coronavirus for an Indian State to Ban Spitting in Public

You can now be fined Rs 500 for unloading your mucous in Gujarat’s public places.
Dhvani Solani
3.16.20
Coronavirus

As an Introvert, Coronavirus Is a Perfect Excuse for My Social Distancing

I've flaked on people all my life. But thanks to the pandemic, everyone will finally know what social etiquette and the joy of cancelling social commitments feel like.
Pallavi Pundir
3.14.20
Coronavirus

We Spoke to an Indian Who Got Trapped in the Coronavirus Lockdown in Italy

“It felt like we were trapped in a terrible Hollywood apocalyptic movie.”
Pallavi Pundir
3.14.20
LGBTQ

This Instagram ‘Museum’ Documents Queer Indians' First Dates

In a country where LGBTQ voices have been excluded from the mainstream for so long, this project wants to make sure something as sweet and mundane as a first date is also inclusive.
Pallavi Pundir
3.13.20
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