‘I was in the middle of writing my assignments that both COVID-19 and the lockdown made an entry into our lives. As shops were closed, I ran out of papers soon and was constantly worried. It is during this time that I started doodling and drawing to manage my stress. I learned that this is a good way to keep myself busy and distracted. This is my ‘learning in the pandemic’. In this picture, I sketch how the coronavirus has affected different people differently.’

Hema is currently doing her B.A. from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).