Jammu, July 6 -- When the pandemic unfolded, many - including this writer - were of the view that Covid-19 will change the way we live and work for good. "A crisis is too good an opportunity to waste," say the wise. But after 100 days, as the government relaxed the lockdown and public ennui set in, we are getting back to square one as it were. Restrictions are being freely flouted and rules of wearing masks, personal hygiene and social distancing are being recklessly breached. This is yet another example of "we (Indians) are like that only".

However, it would be unfair to blame the Indians alone. Visuals from abroad of the merry Parisians lounging in cafes, or Americans protesting outside the White House show that citizens in those count...