Waiting to exhale
As I reluctantly open my eyes in the mornings, I take an almost involuntary deep breath as my chest constricts and I struggle to gulp in a breath of fresh air.
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BENGALURU: As I reluctantly open my eyes in the mornings, I take an almost involuntary deep breath as my chest constricts and I struggle to gulp in a breath of fresh air. I suddenly realise I don’t have to struggle to breathe. the trees outside have converted the air that surround us into oxygen, and we are the privileged ones who get it free and unhindered. Many people in my beloved city and country are not as lucky as their lungs fill with the acrid smoke from burning pyres of their loved ones.
Paradise lost…forever?
Unfortunately this greeting is going to be the only upbeat thing that I am going to be sharing with you today.
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BENGALURU: Good morning Bangalore.
Unfortunately this greeting is going to be the only upbeat thing that I am going to be sharing with you today. My feeling buoyant and sanguine has once again taken a severe beating. I cannot justify using ‘cutesy’ terminology like ‘Cardi-V’ survivor or ‘Co-beater’ without squirming. I was just plain lucky! My privilege, standing and connections, gave me access to the finest hospitals, doctors and medication this city had to offer. Others were not as lucky, and continue not to be so.
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