Insta(nt) lockdown pick-me-ups
Updated On: 25 July, 2021 08:59 AM IST | Kasturi Gadge
Follow these accounts to escape the Covid blues
Aditya Kakodkar
Social media has provided much-needed respite for many in these troubled times. While influencers and celebrities have taken to Instagram to spread awareness and gather support for those in need, some accounts have helped their followers break away from all the Covid noise. With lighthearted posts about love, friendship, life and work and little nuggets of wisdom about food and life in the mountains, these accounts have made it to our must-follow list.
The Brewkensteinby Aditya Kakodkar
Kakodkar’s account is perhaps the most relatable of the lot. From working out with his significant other to dealing with Covid-19, this 31-year-old Punekar has been adding his personal comic touch to the new adjustments we’ve all had to make in the past year. Kakodkar is able to reach a variety of people with fresh, inclusive content.
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Visit: https://www.instagram.com/the.brewkenstein/
Frustrated Employee by Raunaq Kapoor
Work from home (WFH) has become a new norm and while it might have its advantages (zero commute time), there certainly are disadvantages. This 28-year-old has been channeling his corporate ramblings through cartoons on his Instagram page, which started as a space to pour his heart out, and soon gained attention from his peers. Kapoor makes his cartoons during his downtime, focusing mostly on corporate life during the pandemic. He aims to create humorous content without offending anyone, as in these tough times everyone is seeking something which brings a smile to their faces .
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Visit: https://www.instagram.com/frustratedemployee/
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BeejLiving by Neeti Mehra
Mumbai-Based Mehra has been practising slow living since before the pandemic, and now uses her Instagram and blog BeejLiving to help people slow down and connect with the environment. She has hosted live sessions to educate her followers about composting, healing, finding brands that are good for the environment and sustainable living. From sustainable and eco-friendly beauty products to DIY ideas, Mehra’s Instagram is perfect for someone looking to make a lifestyle change.
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Visit: https://www.instagram.com/beejliving/
Positivity Angel by Chetna Chakravarthy
Chakravarthy is a positive action coach based out of Mumbai who found an innovative way to connect with her audience during the pandemic. During the lockdown, she started hosting Instagram Live sessions, where she would have tea time conversations with her followers. Given her area of expertise, people started reaching out to her with queries about dealing with various aspects of their lives through this difficult time. While her live sessions became more relatable over time and while she continues doing them, she also hosts Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions every week to help spread positivity.
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Visit: https://www.instagram.com/positivityangel/
Historywali by Shubhra Chatterji
As a video producer, Chatterji travelled the country in search of good stories and created shows on history, food and nature. Post the lockdown she took to her Instagram page to tell similar stories. She hosted live sessions about culinary heritage with food historians and both professional and home chefs. She currently lives in the mountains of Uttarakhand with her husband and uses her social media to talk about their life there. From finding unique recipes and ingredients from the mountains of north India to dealing with the pandemic, Chatterji’s page will teach you at least one new thing every day.
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Visit: https://www.instagram.com/historywali/
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