The legacy of the pandemic will be discussed and dissected for decades to come. The jury is still out on the immediate and long term impact, but what is indisputable is how our socio-cultural lives have been transformed, with new behaviour patterns and preferences emerging, and forgotten ones gaining traction. A prolonged period of working remotely has changed how we view work.

While hobbies such as gardening and baking have seen a renaissance, a rejection of the 9 to 5 in-person work has been commonplace, especially among young professionals who seek a work-life balance. No wonder that the digital nomad lifestyle, which has been gaining popularity for a few years now globally, also hit Indian shores with a force yet unseen.