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“We were not able to step out from our sheds as policemen were threatening to beat us if we were found outside. My family of eight was in dire need of help, but why would anyone look at us? What identity did we have in society? We had thought that no help would be offered to us.”

“The water quality is very good and affordable at Rs 5 for 20 litres. Even during the COVID-19 lockdown, there was no effect on water availability.”

Rural artisans from Assam are making masks using Eri silk, that’s known for its cooling properties in the summers and warmth in the winters. Check them out!

Using everything from video calls to making actors set up their own shots, here's how creativity kept the ball rolling.

“I think we are making good use of our building area. It is a good way to make our children connect with nature in a cosmopolitan city. This is a rarity in big cities.”

Locals gave up milk in tetra paks, instant noodles, chips, low-grade rice and pulses. "This means children get locally-grown nutritious food, reducing the consumption of processed food and plastic waste. It is a win-win for everyone.”

Parents struggling with the new normal, Class 10 and 12 students struggling with uncertainty—here are some crucial things to keep in mind.

I wish to go back to Nature with respect. I wish to go back with more responsibility and shed prejudice. I wish to reclaim an iota of innocence.

She has devised a simple 5-step plan to ensure learning and engage students at their homes.

“There was no time for blame or self-pity. I just had to cope and manage changing situations all the time.”