Today, for instance, I will be flying out of Calcutta in this bitter cold and landing in Pune at 27°C. We are used to erratic hours of work round the year but this temperature fluctuation plays havoc with our body’s circadian rhythm. To make ends meet, we have to work about 15 hours a day, sometimes from before dawn, and sometimes till dawn. Hawker — Firoza Sardar (Sector V, Wipro Footpath)Winter woes: Except for Sundays, our tea and snack shop is open 24 hours day. It’s a bit too cold this winter, though I’m slowly getting accustomed to it.

Source: The Telegraph January 08, 2026 22:59 UTC