In this ‘A-Z of Lockdown’ series, I've attempted to alphabetically present topics that have grabbed mass attention, made the headlines, or has been put to heavy use across the world (some specific to India only) amidst the pandemic. It may very well redefine what the English alphabets stand for (at least unofficially)! Let’s find out what letter stands for what nowadays, shall we?
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#21 Q For Queue
No matter what they say or claim, you can be sure of one thing: when asked to stand in a queue while maintaining physical distance and discipline, we, the people of India, certainly won't, no matter what! Even grave warnings about the deadliness of an invisible virus end up in the trash. Be it outside liquor stores, grocery/ration shops, or ticket counters, witnessing such scenes is commonplace. The typical response amongst people, when asked to queue up, is "Kyun?" (which means 'why' and sounds very much like "Q" (how ironic!).
5points
#22 S For Sanitizer
Well, what can I say about the new magic potion? Errr, I mean magic lotion... Sorry, sorry, magic solution! Till we develop a sure shot cure/vaccine for this virus, this is our best defense, since it helps sanitize our anxiety levels as well, in addition to its usual germ-fighting capabilities.
5points
#23 X For X-Rated
It was indeed breaking news all over the internet when one of the top adult entertainment sites made their premium version free during the lockdown period. This initiative was taken to make social distancing successful by encouraging people to stay hooked to their website. The free subscription first started in Italy, followed by Spain and France, and has now been made available globally.
4points
#24 R For Ramayan
All existing TV sitcoms had stopped airing new episodes. To entertain people during the lockdown period, the Broadcasting Ministry of India decided to re-telecast the two most potent weapons (lethal combo of nostalgia and faith) in its arsenal: the mega-series duo of Ramayan and Mahabharat, based on the Indian epics with same names. It had the desired effect.
3points
#25 T For Transport Modes
With the nation-wide lockdown being slowly lifted, the various modes of public transport/paratransit will soon appear on the streets again. For them, it'd be like coming back from a sabbatical.
3points
#26 J For Jugaad
The term 'Jugaad' refers to a flexible approach to problem-solving that innovatively uses limited resources. This pandemic has brought out some of the finest innovations imaginable, a testimony to the ingenuity and the problem-solving capabilities of the human mind. From making new face masks using various materials (t-shirts, etc.), public transport with segregated chambers (e-rickshaws) to developing apparatus to maintain social distancing (delivery of milk, grocery items, etc.), we are witnessing a burst of creativity all around. If necessity is the mother of invention, then frugality is definitely the father.
2points
