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  6. ADMIN
    From corporate work-from-home mandates to shutting down of malls to a self-imposed quarantine that does not have a definite ending date, the coronavirus pandemic has shaken the world up and taken over our lives in real ways. We're still trying to figure out how to deal with our everyday lives whilst sitting inside the four walls of our houses.
    For instance, while malls are shutting down, most retailers are open online. But the question is, and we're sure you've thought of too, is it okay to shop online? More importantly, are the delivery guys at risk while they do their job in delivering your boxes? The answer is yes. A study found that coronavirus can be found for up to 24 hours on cardboard, and even, up to 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel. Itâs not exactly clear how long it can survive on paper though. 
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    While corporates like Cure.Fit have placed strict instructions for their employees to wear masks and exercise caution while delivering packages. It's not standard practice across other services. This is something that needs to be taken seriously with all corporate giants to ensure the safety of people who deliver packages.
    Can packages carry coronavirus?
    A study by the Harvard Medical School reveals that the risk of getting infected from a package is low, even if an infected person has touched it. The same is true for the items inside.
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    How can you support small businesses that are struggling?

    The fashion industry has taken a major hit because of the global pandemic with many small businesses facing a crisis situation at present with little to no revenue in their pockets. This is also true for the local stores in your locality who will be facing major footfall.
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    Instead of ordering through subscription services, or Amazon Prime that is anyway choked with orders at present, try ordering daily essentials by calling up your local Kirana store. Most Kirana stores have delivery arrangements and will be happy to deliver.

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  7. ADMIN
    The weekend is near, but hitting the bar with your pals isn't an option. But when life gives you quarantine, it's time to make a martini and call it a 'quarantini'. Sounds like a plan? Also, this could be a new hobby you've been wanting to adopt. Because why not? Now that you have more time than before. 
    So let's get on with these try-at-home cocktail recipes to keep the spirits high!
    1. Classic Martini
    What You Need: Get MensXP bar essentials kit Ice 50 ml Gin or vodka  Dry vermouth Olive or lemon twist  Martini glasses Directions: Fill shaker with ice Add gin or vodka  Add a splash of dry vermouth (Add less if you want your martini to be dry) Stir or shake Pour and garnish with an olive or a twist of lemon __ECOMPRODUCT__247__
    2. Manhattan __ECOMPRODUCT__289__
    What You Need: Get MensXP leather box bar kit Ice 30 ml of whiskey 15 ml of dry vermouth  Orange bitters Orange peel Cherries Directions: Fill shaker with ice and pour whiskey and vermouth Add one or two dashes of orange bitters Stir properly Strain the mixture into your drinking glass 3. Whiskey Sour __ECOMPRODUCT__290__
    What You Need: Get MensXP big bar box Crushed ice 30 ml Whiskey, bourbon or scotch 100 ml sour mix  Lemon Sugar Water Cherries Directions: Fill shaker with ice To make sour mix combine lemon juice and sugar, then mix water and stir to dissolve sugar Combine whiskey and sour mix Stir Pour and garnish with cherry 4. The Godfather __ECOMPRODUCT__289__
    What You Need: MensXP leather box bar kit 30 ml of scotch whiskey 15 ml of amaretto liqueur  Big ice cubes Directions: Fill shaker with scotch whiskey and amaretto liqueur Shake and pour it a glass  Add ice Stir well  5. Long Island Iced Tea __ECOMPRODUCT__291__
    What You Need: MensXP portable bar set 2 cups of ice cubes 30 ml of vodka 30 ml of gin 30 ml of white rum 30 ml of tequila 15 ml of Triple Sec 2 tablespoons of lemon juice 2 lemon wedges ½ cup cola Directions: Fill the cocktail shaker with ice Pour the vodka, gin, rum, tequila, Triple Sec, and lemon juice into the shaker Cover and shake vigorously to combine and chill Pour the mixture, ice and all, into 2 glasses or beer mugs and top off with cola Garnish with lemon wedges
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  8. ADMIN
    When humanity stumbled into 2020, most of us, at least those who can read this article, have at some point in our lives, played a video game. Whether youâre casually chucking birds at pigs on your cell phone, enjoying a day off with some FIFA, exploring amazing single-player stories or competing in online tournaments - between 2012 and 2020, the market share of Earthâs most immersive form of entertainment has doubled to over $150 billion, and continues to rise meteorically. 
    It wasnât surprising then, that through the evolution of gaming, Hollywood has been playing close attention to audiences and developers alike. Engaging characters, action sequences just waiting to be shot - and plenty of box office cheques to write. What follows is a list of some of the most popular, engaging and even surprising success stories of video games, adapted to film.
    10. Mortal Kombat
    Okay, we know this one hasnât aged too well, but hear us out for a bit. Back in 1995, teenagers had little to compare their video games to, outside of their television screens and if they were lucky, toy tie-ins. But when it came to seeing the ultraviolence fighting game spectacle take place on the big screen, boy were crowds sold. This film was the first video game adaptation to ditch external plots and for-film narratives, sticking to the source material with extreme care. Several moves featured in the fight scenes are actual combos within the original game, and the old school CGI makes for an amusing, yet enlightening foundation stone for all the films to come in its wake.
    9. Silent Hill

    On paper, Silent Hillâs creepy formula of atmospheric visuals, terrifying survival gameplay and amazing monster designs would have made for a good movie - so why was this one forgotten with time? In a nutshell, the filmmakers only paid attention to the first point. The film is stylistically perfect and takes us back to chilling memories of the video game - but is let down by a muddled plot and unimpressive backstory retellings. On the bright side, we do get to see Sean Bean of Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones fame.
    8. Final Fantasy: Advent Children
    Straight up, if you like Final Fantasy, anime or both of the above, youâll love this. While youâll feel completely lost in the filmâs characters and plot without having played the game, it showcases some of developer Square Enixâs most stunning collaborations with Visual Works, the legendary Japanese studio behind their gorgeously detailed cutscenes. The action is pure, unadulterated spectacle - one that was so beloved by fans that PS3 sales back in 2005 skyrocketed after its release.
    7. The Angry Birds Movie 2
    Like any decent gamer, I approached this one with caution and doubt. Itâs improbable, silly and very much an overt cash grab - yet the quirkiness and simple charm that made the mobile game such a big hit is plastered all over this movie. It knows exactly how seriously to take itself - keeping the early pacing quick and introducing us to a series of characters and well-written gags that could engage both parents and kids alike.
    6. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
    It seems like thereâs two kinds of PoP fans out there - those who fondly remember the old DOS-era platformers, and those who enjoyed the brutal action-adventure thrills of Warrior Within and The Two Thrones. This film was clearly aimed at the latter - with Jake Gyllenhall backflipping through scenes into the titular princeâs role. Thereâs plenty of fun fight choreography, royal schemes and even time travel shenanigans at work here, and despite almost no real connection with the games, Ben Kinglsleyâs performance as the main villain totally makes up for it.
    5. Warcraft
    Thereâs a common misconception with this film that several reviewers fell for - commonly thought of to be based on the titanic World of Warcraft MMORPG series, it actually focuses on the story of a slightly older game - 2002âs Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, which some of you MOBA gamers might remember as the birthplace of DOTA. Warcraft follows the tale of a desperate Orc tribe contending with warring factions, demonic magic and all the fun action set pieces that result from this. While the film is heavy with exposition, the scale and CGI work is fantastic, while Game of Thrones composer Ramin Djawadi sets it all to a fantastic background score.
    4. Sonic The Hedgehog
    Certainly, no one asked for this - but spurred on by longtime rival Nintendoâs success with Detective Pikachu (which weâll get to later), Sega and Paramount Picturesâ 2020 Sonic film dashes through nostalgic throwbacks for fans - referencing several themes and game design features from the 90s classics. Even more dynamic than the surprisingly relatable Sonic is his nemesis Dr. Eggman, played by Jim Carrey. Seriously, if kid me knew this was coming, Iâd have been far more excited for 2020 - serious thumbs up to the filmmakers for taking the time and effort to re-render Sonicâs visuals after major fan backlash in 2019. Segaâs seen better days, but they sure are loyal.
    3. Tomb Raider
    Before Tomb Raider, there was Angelina Jolieâs similarly named Lara Croft: Tomb Raider from 2001. While the Angie films were riotous and enjoyable in perhaps the same way as Pierce Brosnanâs Bond flicks, this reinvention of the character was inspired by the 2013 videogame reboot, which dropped the stale action feel in favour of a gritty, realistic and much more grounded theme, with Alicia Vikanderâs performance bringing it all together. She does defy physics and heal from injuries in a way that detracts from the realism - but itâs all very slick, well made and stands as a good film by itself.
    2. Pokemon: Detective Pikachu
    This 2019 riot came out of nowhere, with a fresh new idea that turned those old Pokemon GO ads into a reality - bringing Pokemon into our contemporary world was a very risky move that Nintendo and Game Freak took for the series. Almost immediately, itâs apparent that this movie is created by the very same people who grew up playing the video games and watching the anime⦠a hilarious, touching and often witty adventure that brings our beloved Pikachu to life - complete with Ryan Reynoldsâ voice and a mystery plot to boot. 
    1. The Original Pokemon Films
    Back in the good early 2000s when animation was in its golden age, kids the world over were absolutely brought to their knees with sequel after sequel of Pokemon feature-length animated films. While a staggering 23 of them have been produced to date, the spotlight has always belonged to the original - Mewtwo Strikes Back. With beautiful animation, all the characters we love and a truly memorable and touching plot, this one would also be remembered for having the saddest scene in Pokemon history.
    Did you ever play or watch any of these series? Tell us in the comments!

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  9. ADMIN
    With the COVID-19 quarantine by and large in effect for the foreseeable future now, things will be going haywire. The pressure to work from home and stay productive, the constant bickering of siblings and family members, and the manner in which we feel trapped in our own houses, is surely going to get on our nerves.

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    It is very easy under such circumstances to panic and actually lose sight of things that are actually important. Taking proper care of yourself is one such thing. Now, you may be washing your hands every now and then, and cleaning your hands with some really good hand sanitizers which ultimately, are actually quite harsh on your skin. We recommend you follow what this dermatologist says about taking care of your hands that have gone dry from constant washing.

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    But what about your face? How do you take care of your skin when youâre under quarantine, and supposedly safe from all the external factors that normally cause havoc on your skin. Well, when youâre under quarantine, you need a skincare routine even more, simply because you lose track of things at times. Also, do you really want to take risks right now?

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    Here are six super easy steps that can actually prove to be quite effective and useful for your skin, especially when youâre under quarantine.
    Inculcate A Sleeping Routine
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    First and foremost, inculcate a proper sleeping routine and follow it. Since youâll be spending possibly the entire day at home, you may get complacent and do things lazily. Especially on the days when youâre working from home. Instead of staying up late at night, binge-watching your favourite shows, stick to a proper sleeping routine, wherein you get at least eight hours of sleep. Now, thanks to the quarantine, you actually donât have an excuse not to sleep for eight hours or more if needed.
    Wash Your Face At Least Twice A Day
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    Given that you have to wash your hands quite a few times throughout the day, it would behove you if you wash your face as well. Wash your face at least twice a day, with a face wash that suits your skin type. Also, go for something that is friendly for the environment and also on your skin, otherwise, you risk drying up your skin, which will make it all itchy and sensitive. 
    Moisturise Thoroughly
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    Pick a moisturiser that suits your skin, and make sure you actually use it thoroughly. Even though you might think that there is no need to moisturise your face regularly because youâre always indoors anyway, you actually should be moisturising your face, on a regular basis. Given you will have to wash your face regularly, do not skip on moisturising.
    Avoid Touching Your Face Unnecessarily
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    Your hands touch all sorts of surfaces and things through the day. God knows what all germs and pathogens they pick up. Health experts, medical professionals and even the WHO suggests keeping your hands away from your face. Unless it is imperative and an unavoidable circumstance, avoid touching your face. If just have to touch your face, to adjust your spectacles, or to itch or something, rub your hands with some hand sanitiser first.
    Exfoliate At Least Once A Week
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    This is actually somewhat a leisurely activity, but again, something that you should go for often. Exfoliate your skin using a slightly coarse cleansing agent. We suggest you go for something like multani clay, or some other form of clay. That not only helps your skin in maintaining its pH balance, but also gives it a thorough and deep cleansing.
    Stay Hydrated
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    Finally, and this is the most important thing that you can do, keep yourself hydrated properly. Drink at least 2 litres of water every day, even though you may not feel thirsty that often. To take things to the next level, use a face mist, or some micellar water.

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  10. ADMIN
    The Novel Coronavirus doesnât spare anyone.  
    Anybody and everybody in its line of sight will end up as a casualty whether they see it coming or not, whether they like it or not.  
    The latest celebrity to fall victim to COVID-19âs dreadful ways, is Bollywood playback singer Kanika Kapoor, who just tested positive for Coronavirus.
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    According to senior journalist Abhishek Bhalla, Kapoorâs party was also attended by BJP MP Dushyant Singh. Now, reportedly Singh was a part of the delegation at Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind! Thatâs putting the President in a very risky situation.

    Coronavirus scare hits Indian politics.

    At the party attended by singer Kanika Kapoor BJP MP Dushyant Singh was also present. He attended parliament and was also part of a delegation at Rashtrapati Bhawan hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind.

    High time Parliament is adjourned
    â Abhishek Bhalla (@AbhishekBhalla7) March 20, 2020
    No wonder people are calling out Kapoor for risking so many lives during such a global crisis.  
    If other reports are to be believed, like this update by Zeba Warsi, lots of other MPs, ministers and journalists came in contact with Kapoor and Singh since the party and could have been exposed to the virus. 
    THIS- MP Dushyant Singh ATTENDED PARLIAMENT, was part of meetings AFTER he met Kanika Kapoor at a party in Lucknow.

    She tested positive. He is now in self quarantine.

    WHAT about everyone else- MPs, Ministers, Journos he met in Parliament?#coronavirusindia #KanikaKapoor
    â Zeba Warsi (@Zebaism) March 20, 2020
    Reportedly, UP Health Minister Sidharth Nath Singh and ex-Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje were also in attendance at the party and have since gone into self-isolation. 
    This is being seen as a great threat to the countryâs political scene and we wonder how this scenario is going to unfold in the days to come.

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  11. ADMIN
    Sony recently announced new hardware features that give us a better picture of the PlayStation 5. Mark Cerny, the chief architect of the console explained the hardware in a deep dive presentation earlier this week. We decided to compile every official information we know about the upcoming console including specifications and other features that you may have missed previously: 
    1. Specifications © YouTube/Sony Computer Entertainment
    The PlayStation 5 is already sounding closer to a gaming PC with impressive specifications that will power the console. From super-fast Solid State Drives (SSD), to new CPU and GPUs by AMD and interesting audio features - the console has a lot going for it. We also know that the console will be able to support up to 8K resolution and higher refresh rates, thanks to the upgraded hardware. If you are wondering what specifications we know of so far, you can have a look at the table below:

    PlayStation 5
    CPU
    8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.5GHz (variable frequency)
    GPU
    10.28 TFLOPs, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz (variable frequency)
    Die Size
    N/A
    Process
    N/A
    Memory
    16GB GDDR6/256-bit
    Memory Bandwidth
    448GB/s
    Internal Storage
    Custom 825GB SSD
    IO Throughput
    5.5GB/s (Raw), Typical 8-9GB/s (Compressed)
    Expandable Storage
    NVMe SSD Slot
    External Storage
    USB HDD Support
    Optical Drive
    4K UHD Blu-ray Drive


    2. Nomenclature and Design  © Youtube/Sony Computer Entertainment
    Sony confirmed that the next console will be called the PlayStation 5 and revealed the official logo at CES earlier this year. It doesnât look any different than the PlayStation 4 logo but it made the nomenclature of the console official. As far as the design of the console is concerned, Sony has not revealed the official design and is waiting for the right moment to unveil it to the world. Sony may show off the design sometime in June but there is no telling as the Japanese company has been very secretive. We do however, know what the development kit looks like as it has been leaked from various sources:
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    It certainly is a very odd design but we can expect the final PlayStation 5 design to take inspiration from the development kit. We predict the consoleâs design will be a bit bulkier as the new hardware needs better heat dissipation. We will only know for sure when Sony unveils the final design in the coming months. 
    3. It Supports Backwards Compatibility  © YouTube/Sony PlayStation
    The PlayStation 5 is confirmed to support some PS4 and PS4 Pro games at launch as indicated by Mark Cerny during the presentation earlier this week. âWe recently took a look at the 100 top PlayStation 4 titles as ranked by playtime, and we're expecting almost all of them to be playable at launch on PlayStation 5,â said Cerny. However, it is worth pointing out that the console may not support every PS4 game at launch as Sony âexpectsâ them to be supported. It could mean that it is entirely up to the developers to support their older games on the PlayStation 5 and will not be playable by default. Users will be able to bring over their PS4 library to the PlayStation 5 and can even play the games using a USB 3.2 HDD or via the SSD. 
    4. Launch Date and Pricing We currently donât know the exact launch date of the console but Sony has confirmed it will launch sometime this Holiday season. Having said that, there is a good chance that the console might get delayed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. If the console is not delayed, we can expect a gradual rollout specific to regions and in limited quantities. 
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    As far as the pricing is concerned, rumours have been all over the place, but a recent report suggested that the PlayStation 5 could cost  $450 to make and it translates to little over Rs 32,000 when converted. This means that Sony will probably have to sell the console at a loss and recover revenue from other sources. Sony could take a similar route as the PlayStation 4 and launch the PlayStation 5 for $470 dollars to keep the price of the console lower than expected. For the Indian pricing of the PlayStation 5, assuming the console has a retail price of $470 dollars, it comes to around Rs 43,000. This price includes 28% import duty that the Indian government imposes on game consoles imports. 

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  12. ADMIN
    The morning after the fateful night of 16th December 2012, newspaper headlines screamed about a 23-year-old female physiotherapy student getting gang-raped and brutalised by six men in a moving bus in South Delhi the previous evening. 
    Details of the bone-chilling assault surfaced soon after as people began to crowd the streets in protest, demanding justice for Jyoti Singh, also known today as Indiaâs daughter Nirbhaya.
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    And now, more than seven years later, delayed justice has been served with the hanging of the four Nirbhaya rapists who also murdered her in 2012. 
    Hanged till death. Life is extinct. Justice has been served. The victory signs have been shown.
    Amid all the hubbub and celebration outside the Tihar Jail premises this morning, one woman, in particular, was jubilant. 
    She wasnât Nirbhayaâs relative, neither her friend nor her neighbour. She was a fellow woman, an honest well-wisher and a member of the Indian legal system celebrating a big win for every Indian rape victim and survivor.
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    She is Nirbhayaâs lawyer Seema Samriddhi Kushwaha who fought a long and hard battle over the last seven years along with Nirbhayaâs parents, to bring them the justice they had been denied this long.
    Here is everything we know about this woman with an iron grit, lawyer Seema Samriddhi Kushwaha:
    1. Advocate Seema Kushwaha hails from the city of Etawah in Uttar Pradesh. 
    2. She is a Delhi University graduate who completed her law degree in 2014.
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    3. Currently, she is preparing for the UPSC examinations to become an IAS officer.
    4. Then a law trainee, Seema had attended the protests held outside the Rashtrapati Bhavan after Nirbhayaâs case came into light, and decided just then that she would bring the culprits to justice.
    5. She officially took over Nirbhayaâs case in 2014 and pushed for a Fast Track court listing.
    6. This was her first case and she decided to fight it for free. She put up a strong fight against the convicts right from the lower to the higher court.
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    7. In the same year, she joined the Nirbhaya Jyoti Trust as a legal advisor on January 24th.

    8. Today, she works as a practising lawyer at the Indian Supreme Court in Delhi.
    9. She now plans to fight the case of an 11-year-old girl, who was similarly gang-raped and murdered by six men in Biharâs Purnia.
    Thanks to advocate Seema Kushwaha, Nirbhaya can finally rest in peace after a long wait, and India can celebrate a big win for its women and legal system.

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  13. ADMIN
    People have been asked to do the bare minimum to stop the spread of Coronavirus - just stay at home if you can - and still, it seems like it has been really hard to get this simple message across. 

    Even PM Modi has asked for a (Bhartiya) Janta Curfew on Sunday, but we all need to do our part and make sure to practice social distancing during this pandemic. 
    But, some people are not following that protocol and that, surprisingly, includes none other than senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. 
    He's one of the smartest politicians we've ever had but after all, he is a boomer, and was recently called out by his own son for going to the Parliament during the Coronavirus outbreak.
    My struggles with a lackadaisacal boomer today: @ShashiTharoor insists on going to Parliament with hordes of other people pressed together in close quarters even as Indian government enacts significant measures to begin imposing social distancing. This is nuts.
    â Ishaan Tharoor (@ishaantharoor) March 19, 2020
    A word in the tweet that I had to Google? Yep, Ishaan is definitely Shashi Tharoor's son. But, his point is extremely valid. A crowded place is a nightmare right now and those who are privileged enough to be able to avoid it, really should.
    Glad this has struck a nerve among some Indians. Keep your parents and grandparents home!!
    â Ishaan Tharoor (@ishaantharoor) March 19, 2020 Not just a son complaining about his boomer dad, but also a PSA. 
    Like always, Shashi Tharoor has a rebuttal. 
    But @PMOIndia @narendramodi (addressing nation right now) exempts public representatives from social distancing because it is their responsibility to serve the public, just like doctors, food delivery personnel & media (other categories exempted in PMâs speech) https://t.co/4Lpq5Ya3qB
    â Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) March 19, 2020 But, Ishaan is not backing down so easily. There are other ways to serve the public than sitting on a bench in parliament
    â Ishaan Tharoor (@ishaantharoor) March 19, 2020 While what Shashi Tharoor said was true, it doesn't make it right, though. Everyone is siding with his son on this one, for obvious reasons. Exactly. What is the logic of parliament continuing?
    â barkha dutt (@BDUTT) March 19, 2020 Same. Lackadaisacal boomer. pic.twitter.com/CXGjoPt56C
    â Angoor Stark ð®ð³ (@ladywithflaws) March 19, 2020 A very Tharoor conversation. âLackadaisacal boomerâ- Tharoor on Tharoor https://t.co/Dh1N6LxBkZ
    â Simi Chakrabarti (@SimeeyC) March 20, 2020 Yes. Ishaan Tharoor publicly calling out his dad Shashi is how we need to handle "lackadaisacal" boomers. https://t.co/9pXY1iU0kd
    â sher (@vikas_murali) March 19, 2020 We have to beg for their safety. would be super cool if parliament shut down, and maybe directed other places (like places of worship!) to close so i can stop having to beg my 80+ year old grandparents not to go there! https://t.co/2cARSEuePd
    â Ritika Bhasker (@mostlyinane) March 19, 2020 It should be. Ishaan Tharoor cribbing about Shashi Tharoor on twitter is all of us right now.
    Also, do you think it's legal to lock people in? https://t.co/Nef9KyurFB
    â Natasha (@yeskaybe) March 19, 2020 Such a productive quarantine. Day 7 of quarantine-
    Learnt a new word "Lackadaisical Boomer" https://t.co/Aw5YuEVdgH
    â Ankita (@AnkitaTweetsYo) March 20, 2020 Definitely. Indian kids need a support group for this one. https://t.co/G0wg3bWRul
    â Megh, the descriptivist language person ð®ð³ 𧶠(@ever_ambiguous) March 20, 2020 We're all in this together. I am not the only one having trouble convincing a parent to act sensibly! https://t.co/TazwVZspoD
    â Ùتاشا Natasha (@nuts2406) March 19, 2020 It is. I've been complaining about senior citizens still doing laughter club in my neighborhood park, but this is top class parent shaming PSA! #Corona #COVID2019india https://t.co/R25aYnIimZ
    â Rohini Mohan (@rohini_mohan) March 19, 2020
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    No one, even in their worst nightmares, could have imagined that a harmless work trip abroad would end up in them contracting a killer virus, potentially ending their life 
    Rohit Dutta, the first patient from Delhi who tested positive for Coronavirus, is now a cured man and is glad that he is doing much better, however, the road to recovery wouldnât have been possible if he had lost faith in the very beginning itself. 
    It was his trust in the doctors and the system that made him win the battle and not succumb to this contagious virus, that's claiming lives across the globe in an alarming number. 
    © Rohit Dutta
    After a bit of digging around, I was finally able to have a conversation with Mr Dutta as I wanted to personally know about his brush with the deadly virus, among other things, including the several myths that are surrounding this virus and its treatment. 
    Thereâs a sense of fear among most Indians right now, particularly in reference to the treatment and ergo are scared to report the symptoms. Several diagnosed patients are running away from hospitals, putting their lives and the lives of others in danger, simply because they are scared of something that is not even true. 
    I got in touch with Mr Dutta over the phone and as soon as he picked, I congratulated him for being courageous enough to battle the Coronavirus and emerge victorious as a healthy man.
    âI am glad I am doing much better. It's nothing to be scared of. If you see, 80-year-old Italians are also doing alright now and in Jaipur, people had several ailments but they recovered. I believe that you should go to the doctor as to when you start seeing the symptoms, the sooner the better,â he said.
    When I told him about how people are harbouring terrifying notions about isolation wards in hospitals and thus, are not forthcoming in reporting their symptoms, Mr Dutta asserted that the entire atmosphere of fear was only doing more harm.
    âI might write a letter to the Prime Minister for not using words like 'Isolation' and 'Quarantine'. We need to, maybe, use a better word as they are infusing fear in the heads of people. Maybe people are thinking that isolation wards are like kal kothris (dungeons), where crime offenders are kept in jail, but that's really not the case,â he said.
    The panic surrounding Coronavirus is so intense at the moment, that a few days ago, at the very hospital where Mr Dutta was getting treated, a suspected patient committed suicide. 
    He was a 23-year-old man who had been living in Sydney for the past year and upon reaching the Delhi airport, he mentioned headache as a complaint in his self-reporting form. He was then taken for an evaluation to the hospital, however, he jumped off the seventh floor and took his own life.
    âI am very saddened by the news of the man committing suicide by jumping from the seventh floor of the hospital. I was in the very same hospital and six of our family members were also getting treated there,â Mr Dutta said.

    According to him, this fear has more to do with the social stigmas present in our society. âBasically, the fear stems out of the social stigma and people are actually thinking it's TB from the old times. And even if it's a social stigma, I think steps like committing suicide are simply wrong. I am deeply upset about this. Why are people not thinking about their families? Not seeing the possibility of getting cured? I am not aware of what came to his mind, but I don't appreciate such acts. As I mentioned before, even 80-year-old Italians are getting cured,â he stated.
    To get a better understanding of the isolation ward he was admitted to, I asked him to describe in detail what it actually looked like.
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    âThere are various hospitals and God was kind enough that I got Safdarjung. You need to understand that there are hospitals that are 40 years old too and their infrastructure is like that. You have wards in such hospitals too, but where I was put, it was a new building in Safdarjung hospital. It had everything that a patient needs and please understand, it's a hospital, not a luxury hotel. I had a big room with an attached bathroom and even hospitals in Mumbai might not have the luxury of having a big room. Instead of a double bed, you have a hospital bad. I believe people are just worried because of the word, 'isolation', and I still don't understand why that guy jumped as it's curable,â he said.
    He went on to add, âI had a window in the room but I never used to open it because I didn't want it to spread. My ward was fully centrally air-conditioned and what more can the government do? I had round-the-clock doctors and nurses keeping a check on me but this is what I got in this hospital. I can't tell you about others.â
    Furthermore into the conversation, I asked him about the treatment for the pandemic, as people outside have no idea about it and there are many theories stemming from their imagination, thatâs only making the situation worse.
    âFor people like me who had no ailments, it was just medications. The doctors told me there are some lower and higher infections on day 1. It was just medicines and I wasn't induced with anything. If I would have gotten any respiratory issues, they would have put me on an oxygen supporting system.â
    If you are wondering that you will be put on some 'medical' diet as well, Mr Dutta has debunked that myth too, âWell, the food was healthy and don't expect chaat in the hospital. So, the hospitals have their own dieticians and they give you a balanced diet of dal, sabzi, chawal, and roti.â 
    Delving further into his time spent at the hospital, I wanted to know more how his days in the isolation ward were like.
    âIn my 14 days, I was only introspecting and after good six-seven days of introspection, I did realize where I went wrong and then, it was time to use Netflix. I am at home now and the only difference is the double bed and the couch in my room. In the hospital, I had a single bed and it was centrally air-conditioned,â he said, further adding that he used to stay connected to his family through WhatsApp and video calls and that's what kept him going.
    âI used to stay in touch with my daughter and son through WhatsApp and video calls. I used to tell my daughter to shower love on me through the phone. These are all boosters in my life,â he said.
    To show the brighter side of isolation wards, he shared an anecdote from when he was admitted at the hospital.
    âSo, one of the house-keeping staff was there and I actually thanked him for taking care of things. The nurses, doctor or other staff have to completely cover themselves and the dress you have been seeing on the internet, actually raises their body temperature to 4 to 5 degrees. I also thanked one of the nurses and they both told me, 'you don't have to thank us as we have chosen the job',â Mr Dutta said.
    During the interview, he kept stressing on the importance of not ignoring the symptoms, âMy appeal is to not ignore the symptoms and come out of that fear and approach the doctors. Don't worry about social stigmas as you will be accepted afterwards even if you had Coronavirus."
    He then proceeded to talk in detail about his own symptoms that confirmed Coronavirus.
    âMy symptoms included cough and it's similar to the one you hear on the phone these days just before your call gets through. The first time I heard it, I literally thought it was me and I disconnected. I had 99.5 fever but these are very general symptoms when you're down with cold and cough. Four of our other members had no symptoms at all and yet they all were positive.  My both brothers-in-law from Agra also went to Europe with me but they had no cough or anything,â said Mr Dutta. 

    He, again, emphasised on reaching out to the doctors whenever you feel discomfort and ascertain for sure if itâs Coronavirus or not.
    After this, I asked him about his life post-treatment and also wanted to know about his other family members who were tested positive as well.
    âI am absolutely fine now and I am practising social distancing. I am adhering to the guidelines provided by the doctors and the government. I believe that you have to be a responsible citizen,â he said. 

    âFour of them were discharged earlier and two will be discharged today. All the eight members were connected to us, 6 were family members and one was an accountant and his wife. But, everything is fine and you need to remember that you have to keep fighting as people always remember the victorious,â he added.
    He also joked about never even trying the Corona beer ever in his life, âAfter this, I have realized, you need to introspect. Everyone has this changing point in their life and this was mine. In my case, I haven't even ever had two corona beers (laughs). What I want to tell you, just have faith in God and keep introspecting.â
    I was curious to know about his first reaction when he found out that he had been tested positive with the Coronavirus.
    âWhen I went inside, the doctors told me I am Corona positive. I was scared but they assured me that everything is going to be back on track and they will send me hale and hearty, even if it takes an extra two days. You have to surrender and have trust in your doctor who is no less than God. Just have faith and don't be scared. Let me explain it a better way, even if you go for a tooth implant, you are scared of the very thought of the injection but it vanishes when the doctor assures, it's all gone,â Mr Dutta said.
    In the flow of our conversation, he also cleared rumours about the fake reports of him. âThere were rumours about me and the party I did for my son's birthday. We were only 11 people who went to Hyatt and not 40 people as reported in the newspapers. People didn't know that I didn't go to Agra but my brothers-in-law from the city travelled to Europe along with me,â he informed.
    As our interesting conversation winded down towards its end, I wanted him to give some advice to those who are running away from hospitals or are simply scared to come forwards and report their symptoms.
    âThat's foolishness and I believe that precaution is better than cure but har tarah ke log hai. In my case, I had gone for my job to Europe and if I would have hugged you or something, you might would have got Corona but I wasn't aware back then. Now, the information is out for everyone to know. People who are running away from hospitals are fools. Please donât be scared and listen to the doctors, it will all be fine.
    âI feel it will take two months or so and it will be all tackled if we all adhere to the guidelines provided. If you see China, South Korea, and Japan, people are now getting recovered. They announced in December and things are better in March.
    âIt's all about fighting the battle without thinking of the consequences. Just hit the hospital whenever you start getting the symptoms, forget the social stigmas,â Dutta signed off by giving this positive advice.
    Well, I hope this interaction might have cleared your doubts about the isolation wards as thereâs nothing to fear about.
    MensXP is happy that Mr Dutta is back home and we hope that people understand the term - âsocial distancingâ now and take it more seriously.

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    As the world is trying to grapple with the Coronavirus pandemic, the fashion industry  is trying to chip in some support to deal with the global situation. And, most corporates are finding their own ways to support those in need. From home-grown brands to large fast-fashion retailers, brands are finding ways in which they can help make the situation better.
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    Zara  has joined the list of these brands. Zara's parent company, Inditex, that also owns brands like Bershka, is taking a â¬287m hit to inventories and is now instead, focusing all its resources by turning over supply chains to produce medical supplies for donation in an effort to fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. 
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    The brand said that they would be making a âdelivery at least once a week of materials we purchase directlyâ to Spanish health authorities, who are dealing with one of the biggest outbreaks in Europe with over 17,000 confirmed cases on the 19th of March. Further, they said that they had âalready donated 10,000 protective face masks and by the end of this week expects to be in a position to ship a further 300,000.â  This move comes in possibly after gauging the dire need of masks in the country in the list of most requested medical supplies along with gloves, protective glasses, caps, and face shields, and sanitisers that have become scarce resources amidst the pandemic.
    Also, the company confirmed that they would start producing medical gowns once they manage to source medical grade materials and fabrics. For the other medical products in demand, the company is âinvestigating the possibility of switching some of our textile-manufacturing capacity over to the production of health materials, involving Inditexâs manufacturing experts to that end.â
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    Zara is the first brand that is pooling in its resources to fight the global pandemic. Last week, LVMH had instructed three of their perfume factories (known to produce for Christian Dior, Givenchy, and Guerlain) to stop all current productions and start making hand sanitizers as there was a dearth of sanitizers in medical facilities in Europe. They will be donating these products at no charge to French authorities as well as the largest hospital system in Europe.

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    Are people even listening to what the government or WHO has been going on about for days or have they turned a deaf ear to all of the guidelines? How difficult is it to not hide that you are having symptoms related to Coronavirus? How difficult is it to understand that social distancing is the need of the hour? Wondering why I am ranting?
    Well, Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor has been tested positive and the worst part is, according to sources, she refrained from informing authorities about her travel history. Upon arriving in Lucknow, Kanika hosted a lavish party for her friends and family at a five-star hotel.
    View this post on InstagramSheâs cuteð­ð @tanyaganwaniA post shared by (@kanik4kapoor)
    After the reports started to go viral, Kanika Kapoor finally decided to announce it to the world that she had been infected. She wrote on Instagram, âFor the past 4 days I have had signs of flu, I got myself tested and it came positive for Covid-19. My family and I are in complete quarantine now and following medical advice on how to move forward. Contact mapping of people I have been in touch with is underway as well.â 
    View this post on InstagramHello everyone, For the past 4 days I have had signs of flu, I got myself tested and it came positive for Covid-19. My family and I are in complete quarantine now and following medical advice on how to move forward. Contact mapping of people I have been in touch with is underway aswell. I was scanned at the airport as per normal procedure 10days ago when I came back home, the symptoms have developed only 4 days ago. At this stage I would like to urge you all to practice self isolation and get tested if you have the signs. I am feeling ok, like a normal flu and a mild fever, however we need to be sensible citizens at this time and think of all around us. We can get through this without panic only if we listen to the experts and our local, state and central government directives. Wishing everyone good health. Jai Hind ! Take care, KKA post shared by (@kanik4kapoor)
    âAt this stage, I would like to urge you all to practice self-isolation and get tested if you have the signs. I am feeling ok, like the normal flu and a mild fever, however, we need to be sensible citizens at this time and think of all around us. We can get through this without panic only if we listen to the experts and our local, state and central government directives. Wishing everyone good health. Jai Hind! Take care,â she added.

    But this move came after reports went viral and Twitter users started to blast her for showing a lapse in judgment. One of the users also went on to share a video where the hospital ambulance had arrived at her place to take her to the isolation ward.
    Singer #KanikaKapoor tests positive for #COVID19
    She had returned from the United Kingdom on Sunday, and hidden her travel history from the authorities. Here we can see sheâs been taken to KGMU,Lucknow alongwith her family #CoronaVirusUpdate pic.twitter.com/wgGQy5kPUW
    â Ashish Jaggi (@AshishJaggi_1) March 20, 2020
    On Twitter, people are taking her case left, right and center. Here are the reactions:

    #KanikaKapoor same @TheKanikakapoor what education sistam your help mind .@PMOIndia @AmitShahOffice
    Take action criminal bhiveyer
    â à¤à¤¾à¤à¥ हिनà¥à¤¦à¥ à¤à¤¾à¤à¥à¥¤ (@JasprettS) March 20, 2020No ...itâs her choice ..wonât be suprised if some pseudo feminists come in supprt of this crimin@l behaviour
    ....she has put life of many innocent ppl in danger #KanikaKapoor shd be arrested for this crime
    RIP humanity
    â PAWAN SHARMA𧢠(@drpawan_neo) March 20, 2020Does #Bollywood have the guts to ban #KanikaKapoor. What kind of irresponsible behaviour is this by a public figure?
    â à¤à¤¨à¤à¤¦ à¤à¤µà¤³à¥ (@iamanandawaley) March 20, 2020People like Kanika Kapoor should be arrest for spread coronavirus#KanikaKapoor pic.twitter.com/l2lmJY8Ot8
    â Bharat Tyagi (@TyagiBharat90) March 20, 2020FIR should be registered against #KanikaKapoor under the Epidemic Act 1897 and The Indian Penal Code for purposefully endangering the lives of people, spreading #coronavirus
    â Mumbai Pays (@Mumbaipays) March 20, 2020Singer #KanikaKapoor tests positive for #COVID19

    She had returned from the United Kingdom on Sunday, and hidden her travel history from the authorities

    Upon return, she stayed in a 5 & attended a party with at least 100 people present.

    This is such criminal behaviour!
    â à¤à¤­à¤¿à¤·à¥à¤ à¤à¥à¤¹à¤¾à¤¨-बà¥à¤à¥à¤ªà¥ (@imabhishek268) March 20, 2020#KanikaKapoor se bada bewakoof selfish idiot aur koi nahi hai. SHAME. Idiot. Mindless freaks. Such people donât deserve privileges and happiness in the society. May she face the consequences she deserves. Criminal behaviour. Travel, then escape tests. Then throw parties. Covid-19
    â sar_thak_ta_nahi (@OG_shyboi) March 20, 2020Despite the repeated requests by the government, people don't seem to be taking the instructions laid down seriously. We can't assert the importance of social distancing and the need to self-quarantine during this time enough and such cases further highlight how it can be risky to not isolate yourself.

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    When it comes to wellness and grooming for men, a Korean skin care routine is the best one to follow. We can thank the Koreans for blessing the world with specialised skin care. From exfoliation to deep hydration, they have solved so many skin problems. 
    They have literally perfected the glass-skin look and there is no harm in trying their skin care routine for yourself - especially now, when all you have is time. Turn your lazy quarantine week into a fun, self-care one!
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    Travel restrictions, quarantine camps and curfews, the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), once looked upon as a mere case of influenza in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has brought the world to its knees and has left governmental authorities scurrying for preventive measures. 

    The virus, which primarily spreads between people via respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing, has led to more than 2,46,000 confirmed cases and over 10,000 deaths across the globe. 
    It's considered most contagious when people are symptomatic, COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. 
    Currently with no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment available, people are forced to rely on preventive measures include handwashing, covering the mouth when coughing, maintaining distance from other people, and monitoring and self-isolation for people who suspect they are infected. 


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    With the entire world going haywire because of the Coronavirus pandemic, and the world staring at a global crisis, people are bracing themselves for a hard time up ahead. A lot of industries are already facing probably the worst kind of crisis, something that they clearly couldnât have anticipated.

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    For example, most global airlines are looking at the possibility of going bankrupt by the end of the 1st quarter of the financial year. The tourism and hospitality industries are also looking at dire consequences, with many popular tourist destinations already going into lockdown, and many countries, including India, stopping all commercial internationally plying flights for at least a couple of weeks.

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    The global fashion industry too, is looking at a bleak future. Weâre not saying that the entire industry is going to die out, that would simply be impossible and unfeasible. Instead, as a few key incidents indicate, the industry is heading for a major slowdown, something which might take a year or two to fully recuperate from. 
    Here are five ways that the Coronavirus pandemic is causing havoc on the global fashion industry, and therefore the global economy, and why you too should be worried.
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    1.     Fashion Weeks & Other Events Getting Cancelled

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    Fashion weeks are not just events where major designers and established labels present their latest collections, they are also an avenue for young and emerging designers to showcase their work. 

    Global fashion events, like the Milan Fashion Week, are also avenues where designers present the latest developments in fashion technology - new materials, new and efficient ways to embrace sustainability at affordable prices, etc. All this is going for a toss.  
    The Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week has been indefinitely postponed, the footfall at the Milan Fashion Week Was abysmally low, and a number of high-end luxury brands, as well as fast fashion brands, have already cancelled their annual events. 
    View this post on InstagramSummer 2020 Destination Weddings Jewellery Courtesy: Sabyasachi Heritage Jewellery collection @sabyasachijewelry Shoes by Sabyasachi x Christian Louboutin @cl.india @louboutinworld For all product related queries, please email us at customerservice@sabyasachi.com Video Courtesy: Sabyasachi Calcutta Makeup and hair by @deepa.verma.makeup Models: @priyadarshini.96, @kanika.dev, @melissandre.t, @vishakha_b Location Courtesy: Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad @tajfalaknuma @tajhotels #Sabyasachi #DestinationWeddings #BridesOfSabyasachi #SabyasachiBride #SabyasachiJewelry #CLxSabyasachi #TheWorldOfSabyasachi @bridesofsabyasachiA post shared by (@sabyasachiofficial)
    This has actually led to a strange development. A number of labels are going the digital route now.  
    Giorgio Armani held his runway show at Milan Fashion Week in an empty theatre, which was streamed online. Ace Indian Designer, Sabyasachi Mukherjee has been doing something similar for quite some time now. With fashion shows going completely digital, this definitely is a major paradigm shift. 
    A lot of money is invested in fashion weeks, both, by designers, and the event organisers. We already were dealing with fashion show fatigue and the number of fashion weeks that take place every year. Imagine what would happen if every designer starts presenting their collection only using social media and digital streams. The number of âshowsâ would explode exponentially.
    2. Collaborations Getting Delayed Or Cancelled
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    Special collaborations are also getting delayed, or worse, cancelled. Most fashion events are the breeding ground for artists and designers collaborating for a special or a limited edition collection. 
    Although this may seem somewhat benign, collaborations have been the driving force for the industry for a long time, Whether you talk of labels like Sabyasachi collaborating with Christian Louboutin, or Virgil Abloh collaborating with Nike. 
    With collaborations getting delayed, launch events, again, may get cancelled altogether. When the situations worsen, these collaborations may get cancelled altogether, which will not only affect jobs and artistic creations but the financial world as well. 
    A number of publicly traded fashion companies have historically seen a surge in the value of their shares, when they collaborate with artists and designers who have a cult status. Products from their subsequent collections, which have nothing to do with the collaboration, also sell well.
    3. Sales & Stock Prices Dropped
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    One way that the pandemic is affecting the fashion industry globally, is the alarming drop in sales. It is quite understandable that at a time of a pandemic as grave as this, luxury is something that most people donât really care about.  
    Fashion, being quintessentially an endeavour of leisure and luxury, is bound to suffer. People simply have stopped buying things that do not fall under the category of absolute necessity. Most giant global retailers, like Amazon, have taken a resolution to focus only on delivering items that are an absolute necessity for their customers. 
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    This fall in sales has been followed by a massive drop in the value of stock prices. Now, privately held companies, are indeed affected by this, but they still will be able to fare well. Publicly traded companies are seeing their stocks plummet. Consequently, there will be drastic budget cuts and layoffs. 
    4.   Indian Karigars Going Out Of Jobs
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    It shouldnât come as a surprise to you, that most luxury fashion companies source a lot of materials and finished goods from Indian artisans and karigars. However, they are not involved directly with artisans, but through export companies. Rarely do these companies have any contracts with these artisans.  
    What makes matters even worse, is that most of these artisans are employed on the basis of daily wages. If you assume that these artisans are poorly paid, and do not enjoy basic benefits such as health insurance and job security, you wouldnât be mistaken.
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    Most of these artisans have to work every day, to sustain themselves. A prolonged period of unemployment will clearly not bode well for the communities of artisans. Furthermore, given the current status of our economy, stopping manufacturing and exports will only go on to weaken the Rupee.  

    5. Corporate Greed Metastasising Into Community Spread
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    Although a number of ateliers have already stopped work, given the lack of demand, a number of businesses are still operational in a variety of ways. As of the 19th of March, a number of retailers are providing massive discounts to buyers, which is being met by a network of delivery personnel and warehouse workers.  
    There are a number of labels and retailers who are asking their employees to visit customers, just to show them pieces when they ring the corporate offices up. Think of them of as a private show, delivered to your doorstep. 
    Furthermore, even though common sense dictates that if a company is not able to allocate resources for its employees to work from home, they should at the very least ensure that the situation is not conducive for the contagion to spread.  
    Instead, many reports and social media posts reveal that the corporate offices, as well as retail outlets of a number of well-known fashion retailers are âaskingâ their employees to continue with their work until a shut down is forced onto them.
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    The situation is particularly worse in warehouses, which even at the best of times, is a cesspool of germs and contagious diseases, given our propensity to flout basic health and safety norms. Obviously, this will lead to a surge in the number of coronavirus cases over the next few weeks.

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    Having said all this, there are a few instances which show that even in a situation as dire as this one, the fashion industry even at its possible weakest moment, is taking the humanitarian route.  
    Zara, for example, has announced that they will be making masks and hospital gowns for medical professionals due to the shortage that is being foreseen. LVMH has already started making hand sanitizers for medical workers after suspending the production of perfumes and cosmetics.  
    Giorgio Armani, too, has donated about 1.25 million directly to Italian hospitals, which just recently overtook China in the number of deaths resulting from Coronavirus.
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    The global fashion industry sure is looking at a dark phase for a couple of months, if not years. With that being said, the tenacity with which certain institutions and people in the industry are pushing forward, combined with our grit and zeal, is proof that sooner or later, we will bounce back.


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    Italy has been under lockdown since March 9, restricting citizens to their homes unless they need to buy food, medicines, go to work or for emergency circumstances. However, a 31-year old man thought he had a good enough reason to step out i.e. to play Pokemon Go. He was stopped and charged by the carabinieri on the streets of San Fermo, in the northern Como province. 
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    He went outside to play the augmented reality game with his daughter and when officers asked why he was breaking the lockdown, he said, "I have to hunt the Pokemon,â reports Italian website Leggo. 
    Italy has been hit quite hard by the pandemic as thousands have been tested positive for the Coronavirus. Despite the lockdown, over 43,000 people have been fined in the past for breaking the order. 
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    Pokemon Go requires players to travel to new places to participate in raids and capture new Pokemon for the Pokedex. The game encourages players to step outside and explore the world to hunt new Pokemons. However, ever since the Coronavirus started to spread, the game has made it easier so that users can still play the game in isolation. The game now offers incense at a much cheaper in-game currency that helps in luring Pokemon to the playerâs location. It is also easier now to hatch Pokemon Eggs which was only possible previously by reaching a certain number of steps in the game. 
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    If you are having the urge to step out to play the game, we advise against it as it will only cause more problems. Thereâs a high chance of you catching the virus from an unknown source which in turn could lead to you infecting others. We advise playing the game in self-isolation as it will help in curtailing the spread of Coronavirus and eventually players will be able to resume enjoying the game outdoors sooner when everything is under control. We understand that it is very tempting to step out to catch those Pokemons, however the priority right now is to make sure the virus doesnât spread any further. 
    Source: Leggo

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    As the world continues to battle the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, India, too, has stepped up its efforts to contain the spread of the fast-spreading virus in the country. While there are 2,45,916 confirmed cases and 10,048 deaths recorded across the globe, the numbers in India have risen to 206 positive cases and five casualties so far. 

    Amid the COVID-19 scare in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 19th March, addressed the nation in times of crisis. During his speech, the Indian PM announced a Covid-19 taskforce that would draw up measures to combat the economic effects of the pandemic, told employers not to cut the pay of staff and called for a "Janta Curfew" this Sunday. 
    âThere is a need to follow two important things to fight this pandemic â resolve and restraint. In the past few days, it is appearing as if we have averted the crisis, and everything is okay. Complacency in respect of a global pandemic like coronavirus is not appropriate,â he said in a televised address on Thursday. He also pointed out that social distancing was âvery important and effective as well". 
    Stay at home and do not step out until it is absolutely essential.

    I specially urge the elderly to not venture out of their homes. #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/ae2ld4VHBW
    â Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 19, 2020
    Announcing the 'Janta Curfew', which will be observed on 22nd March between 7 am to 9 pm, Modi said: âDuring this curfew, we shall neither leave our homes, nor get onto the streets or roam about our localities. Only those associated with emergency and essential services will leave home. This Janta Curfew will in a way be a litmus test for us. This is also the time to see how prepared India is to fight off a global pandemic like the coronavirus". 
    PM @narendramodi ji has given a clarion call. I appeal our 80 lakh strong Volunteers of NSS & NYKS, all the Staffs under Youth Affairs & Sports Ministry and all the sportspersons to take a lead role for #JanataCurfew on 22nd March from 7am to 9pm #IndiaFightsCorona #COVID2019 https://t.co/RMY4icr9gw pic.twitter.com/DafhETDa1K
    â Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) March 19, 2020
    While PM Modi's address, especially the proposed 'Janta Curfew', drew all sorts of responses on social media, the Indian sports fraternity lauded the efforts and preventive measures proposed by him. 
    Itâs time to show solidarity & support to our Prime Minister @narendramodi ji. #JantaCurfew on 22nd March from 7am till 9pm. Being a responsible citizen letâs follow all guidelines #IndiaFightsCorona #COVID2019india pic.twitter.com/Aql1wVLErE
    â Rani Rampal (@imranirampal) March 19, 2020 The need of the hour is to absolutely respect and follow the government's directive. Stay home. Stay safe. Stay healthy. ???? https://t.co/p1NDo0E9YL
    â Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 20, 2020 I pledge that I'll strictly follow Janta Curfew this Sunday frm 7am to 9pm so that we strengthen Indiaâs fight against the Corona Virus.This will bring us together and we'll stand strong as a nation in this critical time!@narendramodi#IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/lIWmdRNBiU
    â Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) March 19, 2020 Our respected PM @narendramodi Ji has requested all to adhere to the Janta Curfew on 22nd March by staying home. Stay safe you all and take care ??@PMOIndia #JantaCurfew #IndiaFightsCorona
    â Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) March 19, 2020 ?????? ????? ?? ????? ??? ?????? ???????????? ???? ?? ?? ?????????? ?? ?? ???????? ?? ??-????? ?????
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    â Yogeshwar Dutt (@DuttYogi) March 19, 2020 ?????? PM @PMOIndia ??,?????? ???? ?????? ??????? ?? ???? ?? ???? ???? ?????? ???? ??? ??? ?????? ???? ?? ??? ?? ??? ??????? ???? ??? ??? ?? ?? ?? ????-2 ???? ?? ???? ????? ?????? ?? ????? ?? ??? ???? ?? ?? ??????? ?? ????? ?????? ???? ?? ??? ????? ?? ????? ?? ?????? ????? pic.twitter.com/jph1LDn9Mk
    â Sakshi Malik (@SakshiMalik) March 19, 2020 I would like to appeal to all the athletes of the world, these current circumstances #covid-19 are out of anyoneâs control. I would request everyone to firstly stay safe and healthy then train if possible ensuring your safety. (1/2)
    â Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) March 18, 2020 ???????????? ??????? ???? ?? ?? 9 ????? ??? ?? ???? ??? ?????? ???? ??? ??? ?? ???? ???????????? ?? ?? ??? ????? ?? ???? ??? ?????? ?? ???? ?? ???? ??? ???????????? ?? ?? ??? ?? ???? ?? ????? ?? ????? ??? ??? ?? ?? ?? ?????????? ?? ???? ?? ?? ??? ???? ???? ?? ??? ???? pic.twitter.com/pCvBtTS6At
    â Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) March 19, 2020 Letâs join hands with our honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi sir and observe #JantaCurfew on March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm IST. I salute all those who are working 24X7 for serving our nation against #COVID2019india #StaySafeStayHome #IndiaFightsCorona @PMOIndia
    â Hima MON JAI (@HimaDas8) March 19, 2020 PM @narendramodi assures 1.3 billion Indians as #IndiaFightsCorona All should
    a) PLEDGE to practice social distancing & maintain hygiene
    b) Have PATIENCE through the next couple of weeks

    Let's fulfill our National Duty & make #JantaCurfew a success.Spread the word.Jai Hind!????
    â Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) March 19, 2020 These are testing times for all and I salute the work being done by our doctors, nurses and medical staff across the country. I urge everyone as responsible citizens to follow the measures put in place by the government. Be safe and alert. #IndiaFightsCorona
    â K L Rahul (@klrahul11) March 19, 2020 In these tough times we need to stay vigilant and follow the instructions put in place by the government for our safety. Please avoid going out if unnecessary.. Also, a huge shout out to all our health professionals working tirelessly to keep our country safe. Heroes !????
    â Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) March 19, 2020
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  22. ADMIN
    Ever since European countries announced lockdowns to prevent the Coronavirus from spreading, everyone's staying home and streaming content on Netflix, millions to be more accurate. Since too many people are streaming content on the platform, the streaming giant has announced that it will reduce the resolution and quality of video stream so that it doesnât put a burden on the internet. 
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    Netflix took the decision after European Commissioner Thierry Breton spoke with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings to reduce bitrates across Europe for a period of 30 days. "We estimate that this will reduce Netflix traffic on European networks by around 25% while also ensuring a good quality service for our members," a Netflix spokesperson said in a statement. 
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    Due to forced lockdowns, millions are working from home and children are also barred from attending schools. Naturally, with so many users streaming content at the same time would put a huge strain on the internet and the infrastructure. Netflix has not detailed by how much the bitrate is going to be reduced but it is safe to assume that a full HD movie/show would now stream at standard definition. Similarly, a 4K movie/show would stream at 1080p or 720p to make sure not a lot of data is being used for streaming content. 
    Important phone conversation with @ReedHastings, CEO of @Netflix

    To beat #COVID19, we #StayAtHome

    Teleworking & streaming help a lot but infrastructures might be in strain.

    To secure Internet access for all, letâs #SwitchToStandard definition when HD is not necessary.
    â Thierry Breton (@ThierryBreton) March 18, 2020
    Netflix already adjusts the bitrate of video on its platform depending on the bandwidth available. However, restricting the bandwidth from the backend would make sure all content would stream on the standard-definition resolution. 
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    As of now, Netflix is only taking these measures in Europe and it isnât clear whether it will be extended to other regions. With more countries going in lockdown, millions will be using the internet from home to work, stream movies and music. If the internet infrastructure is strained in other regions, we can expect Netflix and other OTT platforms to take similar measures.  
    If you arenât too fussy about watching your content in lower resolution, we recommend you adjust your bitrate manually so that it doesnât put a strain on the internet infrastructure. On Netflix, you can change the bitrate from your account settings and then go to âPlayback Settings.â For other platforms like YouTube, you can adjust the quality of the video from the player itself. 

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