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Recalling Labor Day during the Lockdown in Nepal

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              It is hard to say whether it’s my addiction and affection towards social media or the social media’s strong domination over my actions that is changing my daily routines. These days, scrolling Facebook right after waking up feels more important and refreshing than getting up and having breakfast. Following my usual routine, this morning also I opened my Facebook to read some news, memes and to enjoy plant photos shared by different newspapers and indoor gardening groups that I liked and followed on Facebook. Unlike other days, the newsfeed seemed more decorated and filled with wishes and slogans of the Internation Labor day since it was the 1 st of May of 2020. Suddenly, my mind started recalling all the painful photos of the Nepali workers during lockdown that have been shared on Facebook for a couple of weeks ago. Coincidently, I also found a decade-old photo from my archive where Porters are carrying heavy loa...