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Gig workers step in as commute turns tiresome

Food delivery executives in colorful T-shirts zip around cities, providing essential services during COVID-19 lockdowns, facing challenges and changes.

The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024

Indian Foodtech Startup Swiggy To Cut 6% Of Staff Ahead Of Planned IPO

Swiggy is planning an IPO later in 2024, and it is looking to reduce cash burn from its Instamart grocery unit so it can present the "best possible numbers" when it goes public.

International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024

Cyber scam targets Swiggy users in Tamil Nadu; 30 fall victim

Cyber fraudsters in Tamil Nadu are targeting Swiggy users to access payment credentials and place unauthorised food orders outside the State, leading to multiple complaints and investigations by the police.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

ICC ODI World Cup: Food delivery boy to bowl in nets for the Netherlands

CHENNAI: On Monday, Lokesh Kumar was going about his business as a Swiggy food delivery executive in Chennai. About 48 hours later, the 29-year-old finds himself a part of the Netherlands support-staff as a net bowler, trying to help the minnows prepare against spin in their pre World Cup camp…

The Times of India · Sep 21, 2023

Haldiram’s first train-themed restaurant of Andhra Pradesh opened in Vijayawada

Haldiram’s, makers of traditional snacks and sweets, opened its first outlet in Andhra Pradesh, ‘Haldiram’s on Wheels’, on the premises of Vijayawada railway station on September 19 (Tuesday). After Nagpur, Vijayawada is the second city in India where the Haldiram’s has opened a train-themed restaurant. The restaurant remains open round…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

The dangerous road to doorstep delivery in Bengaluru

Delivery workers in Bengaluru face multiple safety issues, from robberies to harassment. Companies are taking steps to ensure their safety, but more needs to be done. Govt. schemes and unionization can help create a healthier, safer work culture.

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

Filmmakers Mridul Nair and Sajimon on directing the viral Onam ad for a food delivery platform

onam ad celebrating the flavours of onam directed by malayalam filmmakers mridul nair and sajimon goes viral

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Innovation and exploitation: India’s e-commerce boom threatens to upend local businesses and workers’ rights

While online shopping explodes in the world’s biggest country, traditional companies are struggling to adapt

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023

Watch | What is unique about Hyderabadi Biryani?

The Hyderabadi Biryani is ubiquitous such that the food delivery app Swiggy said it delivered 3.5 lakh biryanis on New Year’s Eve in 2022-23 across the country, with 75.4% of consumers choosing Hyderabadi Biryani.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Indian state’s new tax on digital platforms sets gig workers against firms

The new law will impose a tax on each transaction on digital platforms to fund welfare scheme for gig workers.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2023