Tiffany Brar, a visually impaired social activist and a special educator from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, says the pandemic has shaken her like never before. "There have been instances where I or my students couldn't cross the road because people were hesitant to hold our hands due to the pandemic. People are afraid of touching. We rely heavily on touch," the 32-year-old tells NDTV as she walks towards a fruit vendor with the help of her cane.