Hands up if you’re late: India’s railways are notoriously tardy. Photo: Reuters

Japan defends it, Vietnam stretches it, India ignores it. In Asia, time really is relative

If you’ve ever wondered about the relativity of time just take a ride on India’s New Jalpaiguri Express
Chances are you’ll find an extra 20 hours to while away – but it will feel like forever

Topic | India

Crystal Tai

Published: 9:45am, 17 Mar, 2019

Updated: 4:51pm, 18 Mar, 2019

Hands up if you’re late: India’s railways are notoriously tardy. Photo: Reuters

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Crystal Tai

Crystal covers business trends and cultural criticism, with a special focus on Northeast Asia, for the Asia desk. Before joining the SCMP, she contributed to Quartz, i-D Magazine, Monocle, Wallpaper, Lonely Planet and other publications. Her broadcast commentary has been featured on BBC Radio, CGTN and other media.