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Wake-up Call for Humanity

Time is a great leveler. So is Nature. The whole world is in the grip of coronavirus pandemic, with many countries in complete lockdown for several months now. The pandemic has affected almost all countries in the world barring a few. Life has come to a standstill and people are confined indoors at home with limited access to move out for essential chores. It is as if in one sweeping stroke the virus has pushed the Reset button on human life on the planet. The frenzied pace of human activity – all kinds of social and professional gatherings, meetings and travelling – has come to a screeching halt that is accompanied by disbelief, shock, confusion and despair. A thick cloud of fear and gloom is hanging over cities across the globe as the virus continues to infect and kill more and more people every day. For all the conceit about their scientific know-how, mankind is shaken to the bits by the display of virus’ destructive power. The writing is very bold and clear on the wall....