The pandemic that shut down much of the world did
not deter Good Samaritans from assisting their brethren
Farrokh Jijina
Despite the hardships people faced due to the national lockdown imposed since March 25, 2020, individuals and anjumans assisted community members and others to cope with the challenges the confinement posed. Some helped the elderly and housebound with cooked food and groceries, others eased loneliness with phone calls. Some provided succor to migrant workers and the marginalized while others used social media to keep their community upbeat and connected. Parsiana spoke to representatives from 11 anjumans with sizable community members to compile this all-India report.
Among the individuals who are serving the needy of sister communities, perhaps Khushroo Poacha of Nagpur......