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'You have to get past the phobia that Math is difficult.' 'The brain is exercising when you do arithmetic.'

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com recalls how Kanyakumari MP H Vasanthakumar, the first parliamentarin to die of Covid-related complications, would address his constituents by their names, making it a point to ask after their work and family.

'India is an amazing country.'

Hemangi and Prashant Nakwe's vegetarian thaali business is keeping them busy in the lockdown.

'Putting your life at stake defending your motherland is the best feeling you can get.'

'Our clients need business. For business you need workers and so we decided to help'

'Nobody has Dhoni's record of championship in three formats.' 'Every cricketer, every Indian, will agree to that.'

'Working from home is stressful as there is a blur between personal and professional space.' 'We should not overdo the follow up and checking.'

'Not one single, but multiple trials are there to quote. However, these will be published as scientific manuscripts.' 'This includes integrative as well as standalone approaches in Covid mitigation.'

'We are looking for ability to work in a global matrix organisation -- the ability to deal with ambiguity, flexibility to work in a changing environment, willingness to learn and be curious.'

'People are quite productive while they work from home.' 'The sooner we accept the new normal, the better it is.'

'I was invited to join the BJP, and I felt respected when they called me.'

'I have many times bought meals for the accused, and the police pay for it.'

'Each plate sold sponsors 250 meals for a worker's family.' 'Our goal is to provide 100,000 meals within the next month.'

What really happened in Sathankulam, where the father-son duo of Jayaraj and Beniks died in an alleged case of police brutality, a case that has shocked India?

'The government allowed private hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients, so it should pay.'

'Everyone is confused, lost, worried and unsure about the future.' 'Regular communication from the owners or leaders will keep anxiety at bay for employees.'

'It may be a bit slow to start, but all are eager to get back into action.'

'Where are the 1.3 billion people?' 'I am overwhelmed when I saw my country, my country had come to a standstill.'