Lockdown diaries
L ockdown diaries - Jayishnu Roy A lovely sunny morning when you decide to pack and head countryside, A 10-day break from the institute’s mundane assignments, classes and aisle. Out in the clear sky, amidst the lovely greens, You find yourself with your pool of old friends and siblings. You get alarmed seeing the pandemic shine, Sending waves of chill down your spine. Enthused by mixed-emotions, you feel the commotion, The news of other institutes extending its vacations. A benevolent dream and bingo! You receive the most awaited mail: ‘Vacations extended’. Amidst a typical vacation, your uncle thumps in with the news of PM’s address to the nation. With bitter-sweet memories of the last demonetisation, the family sits for the communication. A jaw-dropping announcement; cascading a domino of unavoidable panic and clutters. Everyone was busy transcribing the meaning of the great l...