By now, 2020 has already passed 83 days, 18 hours, and 39 minutes. The next day, 84th day of 2020, carried a special meaning. In Maharashtra, it was Gudi Padwa, the sweet festival that marks the beginning of the Hindu new year. It arrives with spring, bringing hopes of fresh starts, prosperity, and the promise that good will always overcome evil.
But that year, spring came with a heavy heart. The coronavirus had spread fear everywhere. There were strict orders about social distancing and keepin