Gaurav Kumar’s joy knew no bounds when he got a message from a call centre that he had been appointed as an executive at an attractive salary and perks. Only 21 and just out of the college, this seemed the most appropriate break he was looking for.

However, three months down the line, Gaurav felt something was amiss long travel time to workplace and back, odd shift hours and glued to the computer for long hours all were taking their toll. He was last seen by his colleagues at a psychiatrist’s clinic, unable to cope with the biological, psychological and social stress emanating from working in night shifts.