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Role of Corona Warriors How I Spent My Time Creatively &
Fruitfully During Lockdown
Unity in diversity is India’s strength. There is
simplicity in every Indian. Today, coronavirus has become a serious cause
These days India as well as the whole world of global fear and concern. But yet in this
is suffering from COVID-19. This is a unrealistic situation we have learnt how to
pandemic that has killed millions of people spend our time fruitfully. During this time,
and the rest are suffering both mentally and learning has become most enthusiastic for both
physically. our teachers and students through online
But hats off to our corona warriors who mode of learning.
have been standing as the protective shields Exercise is probably the best thing one can
for us. Doctors, nurses, hygiene and engage in. Painting can also be a refreshing
sanitation staff, police officers and their hobby. Making innovative sketches of corona
team, media persons and several others who warriors fascinates me the most. Cooking with
are engaged in the maintenance are my mom is a new experience for me. Yoga and
contributing to the efforts to prevent Covid- aerobics with the family boosts and energizes
19 to the best of their abilities. They are in me. My old games which were kept untouched
such situations where they are sacrificing for so long like Ludo, carrom and chess have
themselves in danger zones just because made a re-entry in my life again.
they have the spirit to fight this problem. But nevertheless, this period has changed my
Well, they are also humans. They have perspective of life. It has taught me:
families and they can also enjoy at home, but A sense of community and affinity with others
they choose to be the protectors of the that can be masked in normal times; humans
country everyday! They render 24 hours devastating the natural world and new forms of
duty in such critical times. They all deserve a heroism are emerging from frontline healthcare
big salute. workers. It has brought out the nostalgic mood
The three wings of India’s defense forces in my life and thus bringing out the new me!
have joined hands together to express their - Aryan Narang (X-B)
gratitude towards corona warriors. Naval
servicemen saluted by forming human-chains
chanting “Indian Navy Salutes Corona
warriors”. Military bands played patriotic
tunes outside various civil to pay tribute to
doctors, nurses and paramedics. Indian Air
Force showered petals on hospitals treating Harshit
corona patients. Urged by our PM, Mr. Nandra
Narendra Modi, the whole nation came (X-D)
together and engaged in a symphony by
clapping their hands and clanging their
utensils. They also lighted diyas and candles
to show support and encourage the Corona
Warriors, the Heroes of the New India.
- Jashita Madan (X-D)