The wheels that had come off the world two years ago seem to be back on, at least as far as the city is concerned. Mumbai is returning to near normal with the government rolling back Covid restrictions and stipulations. Masks have become optional.

This should bring some relief and cheer to citizens chaffing both literally and metaphorically while restrictions were on. There are reports about experts cautioning certain vulnerable sections to keep wearing masks and alerts about the global scenario where Coronavirus continues to be a problem.