Vidit Gujrathi's Kolkata Observation Rekindles India's Single Time Zone Debate
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Vidit Gujrathi's Kolkata Observation Rekindles India's Single Time Zone Debate
- •Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi's observation in Kolkata about early darkness reignited the debate on India's single time zone.
- •Gujrathi questioned if early loss of daylight in eastern India, particularly during winter, leads to a loss of productivity.
- •Social media responses were mixed; some dismissed the link between daylight and productivity, citing international examples like Norway.
- •The debate highlighted long-standing demands from eastern and northeastern India for separate time zones, often rejected due to implementation complexities.
- •The discussion underscores the deep division between administrative practicality, regional daylight realities, and differing views on productivity.
Why It Matters: Vidit Gujrathi's observation sparks renewed debate on India's single time zone and its impact on eastern regions.
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