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It’s been months that we all are stuck inside our homes and not be able to follow our routine esp our health routine. There are many memes going around the internet making fun that people will gain substantial weight before we get to move out freely. This might be somewhat true for most of us as cheat meals, eating at wrong times or not eating at all may add to the problem.

It is quite evident that, during this forced lockdown, many have developed cravings for cheat meals a bit more than their body might have bargained for. These food options may seem sinful but they’re secretly healthy and would also help in maintaining a balanced diet. Start cheating!

Technology

Home utility gadgets for lockdown times

Gautam Singh

Gadgets were invented to make our lives easy, however, during the ongoing pandemic, they appear to be saviours. It isn’t about luxury anymore, with domestic help gone, these gadgets have become a necessity to make our lives smooth and comfortable.

We’ve listed some of the gadgets here that can help in making your life easier during the lockdown. Check these out as Some of these might come in very handy!

General

Pics of nature working overtime during lockdown

Ayshi

Lockdown is widely hated and I’m with you, it deserves that. Yet, care to look on the bright side? Nature’s healing. Who could believe that lack of human activity could bring in such a drastic change in our ecosystem so quickly?

Without human intervention, rivers are glistening blue again and the air transparent. Felt you couldn’t be a witness? Well, here are some unbelievable transformations we had never expected but are lucky enough to get!

General Technology

Enriching apps you must try!

Ayshi

Lockdown is crazy, boring and all but wait. And just when its time for this wait to end, there is a harsh realisation that even when the lockdown is over we will still be working from home for a few months and there won’t be any colleges starting any time soon either. So it looks like, lockdown or not, we are stuck at home for a couple of months at least.

So with so much of time at hand, are you wondering if you are utilising it well enough? Well, if you’re not and find yourself pondering on what to do, you’re at the right place!

Health

Remdesivir – Is the Covid-19 treatment finally here?

Anika Gupta

There seem to be finally some good news coming our way on Covid-19 treatment. The US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has indicated that ‘remdesivir’ could be a possible treatment for coronavirus. They said that there is evidence that the experimental drug remdesivir might help patients recover a lot more quickly from the infection.

Although none of the drugs have been approved by the US FDA as yet, for the treatment of the coronavirus, an announcement is expected from the FDA for emergency-use authorization for remdesivir, according to The New York Times.

General

Million Dollar Celeb Self-isolation abodes

Nikita Syal

Just like any of us, the wealthy celebrities are in self-isolation as well, but of course, they do it in style and luxury that 99% of the world population can’t afford. With boasting features and world-class comforts, these mansions are surely a place to be quarantined in.

Private auditorium, indoor movie theater, gym, swimming pool, lavish dining and living halls, etc. would definitely make these tough times joyous and enjoyable when you are with your loved ones. Let’s have a look at some of these.

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Funny excuses people are making during Lockdown

Gautam Singh

During the hard times of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we all have been in lockdown for over a month. It’s tough, especially when you are not sure about how long will this lockdown last. Its frustrating because it has put an end to all our routines, meeting with friends and our small regular outings to malls and restaurants; not to mention these are very challenging times for couples who are not able to meet anymore.

This stress and frustration cause an impulse to move out of home for some to overcome this feeling of house arrest, however, the authorities are blocking every attempt of people to move out from the safety of their home. There are people who gave the most hilarious reasons to break the rules of lockdown

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Unsung Heroes Of COVID-19

Nikita Syal

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

In these tough times, there is a need for all humankind to come together and fight the epidemic. But having said that few of us have taken the ownership to fight the virus head-on.

Being on the frontlines these unsung heroes and warriors are creating history to save mankind from this epidemic. Doctors, nurses, health workers, police, cleaners, NGO’s and volunteers battle every day to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Many good and inspiring stories and heroes have sprung in the past few days which are no less than blessings for some.

Fun

Cooking fails? You’re not alone :)

Ayshi

Quarantine has had a very deep impact on our lives from turning us into a binge-watching couch potato, making us to domestic chores for the first time in our life, to exposing our inner chefs like never before. For the newer chefs, cooking is a curate’s egg (though I don’t know why the pitfalls always outweigh the benefits, at least in my case). Cooking does come with lots of fails. You might feel you’re alone there but wait up… The world’s with you. There are enough of us involved in culinary extremism!

Not convinced enough? Here are some side-splitting cooking fails to make you feel better about yourself!

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Funny! Animals observing social distancing.

Udit Agarwal

As people around the globe adjust to social distancing rules to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus Outbreak, it seems that animals have also been observing us. And while humans are resisting the change, not adhering to guidelines and find it difficult to maintain social distancing but these animals from around the globe seem to have no such trouble.

Netizens across the world have shared some of the amusing photos of animals observing social distancing better than humans. What comes so easy to animals seems elusive to humans.