Prashant Shukla

I am writing this when I am receiving messages of untimely deaths of 3-6 people each day, whom I know directly or indirectly. Like many others who live abroad, I am deeply terrified for the well being of our family members, friends, and our communities in India.  The most anticipated second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic devastated Indian families. The healthcare system is currently almost collapsed. Until recently, not only India had managed to contain the pandemic with two effective vaccines. India also supplied vaccine to both developing and developed countries. Today, a piece of positive news came that the United States pledges to India its support. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said "Our hearts go out to the Indian people in the midst of the horrific Covid-19 outbreak. We are working closely with our partners in the Indian government, and we will rapidly deploy additional support to the people of India and India's healthcare heroes". This is a time when people...

The COVID-19 epidemic in the country is not over. The negligence of physical distancing in public places is a matter of concern. The number of people infected with this virus in India exceeding over two hundred twenty-five thousand. India currently holds 7th position in terms of infected people in the world, with these trends India may leave behind Italy, the United Kingdom and Spain.                                    Perhaps in terms of per million casualties, India is a good example The rate of infection is increasing, it is clear that the epidemic that has arisen from this dangerous virus is penetrated in the communities, and we are not in a position to get rid of it soon. Despite this, it is a matter of relief for the people that more than one hundred thousand people in India have been cured, after defeating this disease and the rate of recovery from this infection has also reached close to 50...

    The COVID-19 has spread in almost all countries of the world. India and China are the largest countries in the world, but when we look at the figures of the whole world, we feel that India is at the forefront of fighting the pandemic. Today, the patience and resilience that 1.3 billion people of India are presenting are unique. Millions of working-class Indians got stranded on their way back to their homes. They are following government health advisory and for the last three weeks, they have been spending their time in tents and camps. All government, agencies and voluntary organisations are engaged in their help day and night. Indian political, social, religious, industrial leadership is not only very constructive, but they also have to be praised that in this time of crisis they are working as one voice and supporting the government. Wherever curfew is imposed in the country, government employees and volunteer are going to homes and distributing food and nec...