Do Separate Time Zones in a Country Promote Harmony or Dissent?

The sunrise times in central and northeast India vary by more than one hour. But are separate time zones a good idea in a country already scarred by internal racism?

The author dressed in a Mekhela Sador — the traditional outfit for the women of Assam (Image source: Anangsha Alammyan on Instagram)

“Okay bye, I’ll call you later,” I gush to my friend, as I place the phone between…