Bengaluru: Many people from across the country aspire to move to the country's capital to make a career, and business and gradually settle down. Contrary to this popular trend here is an instance of a Delhi-based couple migrating to Palolem Beach in South Goa to run a Cafe, Bar and Restaurant. Monica and Harvinder Singh are from New Delhi and have lived there for more than 15 years before shifting to Goa after the first wave of COVID-19. COVID-19 restrictions derail normal life: They are a three-member family including their son. Monica is an Optometrist. Recalling the reasons for travelling down South, Monica says-"After the first wave of COVID-19 the situation changed adversely in Delhi. I had a clinic and optical shop but could not open it due to the restrictions. I was paying a huge rent for the same but in no position to function and likewise rent of the house was no less. Hence, it had become difficult to keep going as the savings dwindled and there was no revenue worth
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