10 Good Things That Restored Our Faith In Humanity During These Tough Times

Every day we're surrounded by devastating news related to COVID-19 and honestly, it has taken a toll on people’s mental health. With so much destruction, SOS messages on social media seeking out help and constant negativity, things seem bleak, and one starts to wonder if there's any hope after all. But there are several good things happening around the country that are enough to keep the ray of hope alive. And so, we’ve made a list of 10 heart-warming news pieces that will put a smile on your face and restore your faith in humanity. Let’s dive into this list without any fear because it is good news!

1. Autorickshaw Ambulance Helps COVID Patients To Reach Hospital 

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This story is of a 40-year-old Sandeev Raj of Olavaipu in Thaikkattussery panchayat of Cherthala taluk in Alappuzha who helps COVID patients to reach hospitals for appointments, tests and even admission, on time when there is no ambulance available. Similarly, another man Javed Khan in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal has turned his auto into an ambulance equipped with oxygen supply with his hard-earned income and he doesn’t charge a dime from the COVID-19 positive passengers. These were just 2 people, but there many more such people who’re coming out to help the community during these trying times.

Sourced Via The New Indian Express & IndiaTV

2. The 'Oxygen Man’ Who Sold His Rs 22 Lakh SUV To Start An Oxygen Scheme

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Shahnawaz Shaikh is a resident of Mumbai who sold his SUV worth Rs 22 lakhs so that he can start an oxygen scheme that continues to save countless lives today. Rightly called the 'Oxygen Man', he has been helping to save countless lives by providing those in need with free oxygen cylinders and now he has launched an online fundraising campaign so that he can help out more people every day. He receives 500-600 requests for oxygen daily. 

Sourced Via Moneycontrol

3. Delhi Police Introduces COVI Van For Elderly People In Delhi

The Delhi Police has introduced COVI Van under which the beat officers will take senior citizens to hospitals, vaccinations, any due appointments or even nearby marketplaces. The 24*7 helpline can be reached at +91 11 2624 1076 and all the necessary protocols related to the COVID-19 are being followed, such as regular sanitisation and wearing of gloves & masks. If you're a resident in the city, you will know the importance of this development!

Sourced Via Hindustan Times

4. Ranchi Quartet Helps COVID Patients With Supplies

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Rajpal, Piyush More, Surya Prabhat and Prince Kohli together have been helping out people in Ranchi by providing them oxygen cylinders for free. They started to help these folks out by chance, as their number got circulated around after they helped two people. Once the requests started pouring in, they could not refuse the desperate call for help and the rest is history. Plus, these folks have also been distributing free food to people in need. 

Sourced Via The New Indian Express

5. A 103-Year-Old Palghar Man Triumphs Over COVID

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Age has been said to play a significant role in how the virus responds in a body under COVID-19. But this 103-year-old Maharashtrian in Palghar has beaten the virus,  defying all odds proving that age is just a number. But this is not a stray case, in another instance, In Latur, Maharashtra, a 105-year-old man and his 95-year-old wife had also recovered from Covid-19 and there are similar recovery stories coming from all over the country. It’s these kinds of stories that do fill us with the hope that everything will soon be alright.

Sourced Via News18

6. MP’s Moonwalk Cop & His Colleagues Provide Free Meals To The Relatives Of COVID Patients

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Popularly called Madhya Pradesh’s moonwalk cop for his amazing dance moves, this cop has now started to provide free food to the relatives of COVID patients who wait tirelessly for their relatives at hospitals. But that’s not all, traffic police head constable Ranjeet Singh along with his colleagues Bal Mukund, Ravi, Rajesh, Gajendra, Tara Chand and traffic police crane driver Munna Ansari also provide food to folks who’ve been quarantined at home and have no one to care for them. He and his team have surely moonwalked their way into our hearts!  

Sourced Via News18

7. Kerala Granny Distributes Food To Police Personnel

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Frontline workers have tirelessly been working to keep the situation under control ever since the pandemic set in, right? This elderly woman is giving us absolute granny vibes as she is going around distributing food to the police personnel on duty in Kerala. The anonymous samaritan keeps her identity a secret, but she has surely garnered a lot of affection on social media, and this is the kind of news that keeps us going. An inspiration for all, indeed.  

Sourced Via The New Indian express

8. Cuttack Biscuit Maker Feeds Home-Quarantined COVID Patients

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Avinash Khemka is a 47 years old industrialist who has made it his mission to serve people. The previous year he helped a lot of migrant workers with food and water and this year he is helping out COVID-19 patients. He has been supplying home-cooked meals to people under home quarantine as there's no one they can turn to, due to the seriousness of the virus. He receives requests for meals at least 4 hours in advance and then he supplies both lunch and dinner to the affected families. If this ain't a noble deed, we don't know what is?!

Sourced Via The New Indian Express

9. Fall In The Positivity Rate In Delhi

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There's been a glimmer of hope amongst Delhizens as the positivity rate in the city has now gone down by five points. In case you're wondering, the proportions of the total sample tested that return COVID-19 positive determines this rate. We're definitely hoping that this early sign keeps up and the positive rate continues its downward trend. Till then it's our job to abide by the restrictions on movement and we're sure things will get better. Slowly, but surely.

Sourced Via The Times Of India

10. Reality Show Singer Gets Admission In All Boys School

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Shekinah Mukhiya won millions of hearts after she was one of the 6th finalists in a national music reality show. But due to the shooting scheduling of the show, her attendance got affected and so, she was refused promotion from class sixth in her school. So, Col Brown Cambridge School, an all-boys residential school breaking away from their tradition gave admission to her making her an exception for her talent. She is now the only girl student in the school and the rest is history. Sounds like a happy beginning to us!  

Sourced Via The Times Of India 

These were just a few examples of good news that gave us reason to not lose hope, and we're sure it must have given you a reason to believe in humanity as well. So, while you're home, keep those negative thoughts at bay, stay safe and let the glimmering hope not lose its shine.