Imagine somebody being more at ease in open environs than in the comforts of his air-conditioned office in Delhi’s sweltering heat. Meet Chaudhri Mahaveer Singh, the chief gardener of the Supreme Court horticulture department.
Entrusted with the task of spreading greenery all over the court premises, Singh and his colleagues have a huge air-conditioned room, complete with sofas and other furniture in their office.
But they are more likely to be found working in the lawns or tending to the flower beds. And when they are not working, just relaxing beneath the trees. They swear they are more comfortable closer to nature – even at a searing 43.9 degrees Celsius.
“We get sick in the AC. The sun is all right for us,” explains Singh humbly.
