Hero of Leisure Asserts Right to Sleep

India: Train conductor S K Kundu took a bold stance in favor of Leisure on Monday, when he refused to adhere to foolish working schedules which required him to drive 11 hours without a break. The express train he was driving encountered several delays along its route, and, after being denied his request for relief three times, Kundu simply left the train at the station in Azimgunj, citing his own exhaustion and the safety of passengers as the reason. Train officials reacted with typical distrust of the Leisure needs of the individual, stating that they would look into the matter and would mete out punishment, if appropriate. However, railway union officials are behind Kundu and will support him if management decides to take action based on Mr. Kundu's assertion of his rights. Read more on this story here.