Decreased physical activity means decreased endurance and fitness. Seasoned runners don’t take very long to get back, but non-regulars will find that it will take some effort to regain their pre-lockdown fitness levels.

Why do lakes like Sowl Kere and Arekere remain dry even during monsoons? The reasons are often man-made - building over stormwater drains, sewage, excessive borewell digging, etc. But there are solutions too.

Having been cooped up indoors for so long, and with work from home becoming more prevalent, the need for more space at home is driving buyers' preferences.