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Gig Economy Reality: 23 Deliveries, Rs 782 Earnings in Delhi
A journalist's three-day experience delivering for Zomato, Blinkit, and Swiggy reveals harsh realities: low pay, punishing hours, and algorithmic control in India's convenience economy.
Govt Pushes Platforms to Drop Ultra-Fast Delivery Branding
India's Labour Ministry engages with quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto to reconsider ultra-fast delivery branding amid concerns over worker safety and welfare standards.
India Scraps 10-Minute Delivery Timers Over Safety Fears
India's quick commerce platforms must remove ten-minute delivery promises after government intervention. The move follows pressure from gig workers over unsafe conditions.
Raghav Chadha Works as Blinkit Delivery Agent for a Day
AAP MP Raghav Chadha spent a day as a Blinkit delivery partner to highlight low pay, long hours, and safety risks faced by gig workers. His initiative aims to push for policy reforms.
Raghav Chadha Spends Day as Blinkit Delivery Partner
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha donned Blinkit's uniform to experience a day in the life of a gig worker. He promises more updates on the challenges faced by delivery executives. Stay tuned for his full report.
Raghav Chadha spends day as Blinkit delivery person
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha went undercover as a Blinkit delivery rider, sharing his experience to highlight the struggles of gig workers. Watch the video and see his call for policy change.
India's Best Bet: Market Economy Amid Global Shifts
As Cold War II dynamics reshape global economic policies, India's path to prosperity lies in optimizing its mixed economy with a strong market orientation. Discover why flexibility and competition are key.
Indian Professionals Train AI for High-Paying Gig Work
A new gig economy emerges as Indian white-collar workers train AI models for startups like Mercor. Experts earn up to $250/hour but face ethical dilemmas. Read more.
4 States Have Gig Worker Laws, But Implementation Lags
Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar & Jharkhand have passed laws for gig worker welfare, but rollout remains slow. Explore the status of these landmark acts and their impact on India's platform workforce.
The Hidden Struggle of Ranchi's App-Based Delivery Workforce
In Ranchi, app-based delivery riders navigate traffic and algorithms for unstable incomes. Facing high fuel costs, safety risks, and no social security, they represent the human cost of instant convenience. Discover their untold story.
Side Hustle Economy Reshapes US Workforce
Millions in the US turn to side hustles for extra income, passion projects, and financial security. Discover the trends, demographics, and global impact of the gig economy boom. Explore your earning potential now!
Gig Workers Strike Exposes India's Labour Law Dilemma
The recent gig workers' strike highlights the urgent need for policy reform in India's booming platform economy. Explore the clash between market efficiency and worker dignity. Read more.
Gig Worker Strike Highlights Systemic Exploitation in India
The December 31 gig worker strike revealed deep flaws in platform work. As companies deny employer status, workers lack rights and social security. Can India's laws catch up?
Who Benefits from India's Gig Economy?
As India's gig economy expands, we examine who really profits: platforms or workers? Explore the debate on worker autonomy, financial benefits, and Karl Marx's perspective on labour.
India's Gig Workers Turn to Social Media for Extra Income
Facing volatile incomes, Indian gig workers like delivery riders and cab drivers are filming their daily hustle for YouTube and Instagram, doubling earnings and gaining recognition. Discover how the creator economy offers a lifeline.
Zepto Delivery Executive Killed in Hyderabad Bus Accident
A 25-year-old Zepto delivery partner was killed in a bus crash in Hyderabad. The incident sparks outrage and calls for justice amid gig economy safety concerns. Full details inside.
Ex-Zomato rider, now CEO, backs Deepinder Goyal on gig work
Suraj Biswas, a startup founder who worked as a Zomato delivery partner, shares his journey and defends the gig economy, revealing high earnings and flexibility. Read his full story.
Bengaluru Rapido Captain's 4-Day Earnings Spark Debate
A Bengaluru man's post revealing he earned Rs 4,000 in four days as a Rapido bike captain has ignited a fierce online debate about gig worker pay and sustainability in India.
Bengaluru Man Shares 4-Day Rapido Gig Earnings Breakdown
A Bengaluru man's detailed Reddit post reveals he earned Rs 2,220 in 4 days as a part-time Rapido captain. His breakdown of hours, fuel costs, and night incentives offers a rare, transparent look at gig work income in India. Read his full story.
Gig Economy Debate: Flexibility vs Worker Exploitation
The New Year's Eve strike by delivery workers ignited a fierce debate on India's gig economy, questioning the reality behind 'flexibility' and highlighting demands for fair pay and social security. Explore the clash between platform giants and worker unio
The Complicated Reality of Gig Worker Earnings in India
How much do Swiggy and Zomato delivery partners really earn? A deep dive into the numbers reveals a complex picture of incentives, waiting time, and net income. Explore the data behind the New Year's Eve strike.
Karnataka's 1-1.5% Gig Worker Welfare Fee Plan
Karnataka's Labour Minister announces a proposed 1-1.5% welfare fee on aggregators to fund gig worker benefits. Official notification expected within a week.
Part-Time Rapido Captain's 4-Day Earnings Breakdown Goes Viral
A Bengaluru man's viral Reddit post details his ₹2,220 earnings as a part-time Rapido bike captain over 4 days. Discover his strategy, net income, and why night rides pay better. Read his full story.
India's Gig Economy Imbalance: Risks Without Rights
Economist Ajit Ranade argues for universal rights and minimum wages in India's platform-led gig economy. Read his analysis on formalizing work with security.
India's Gig Economy Crisis: Rules Fail Delivery Workers
A deep dive into how lack of formal jobs, poor finances, and a surplus of young workers are choking India's delivery agents. Discover the on-ground reality beyond the paper rules. Read more.
Gig Economy's 'Failed' Strike Exposes Deeper Labour Crisis
An analysis of Zomato CEO's remarks on gig worker strikes reveals how platform capitalism fragments labour, leverages caste history, and sustains extraction while denying exploitation. Read more.
Gig Economy Debate: Fair Wages Aid Growth, Don't Hurt Platforms
Recent strikes by delivery agents highlight a crucial economic truth: fair wages can fuel consumption and growth without harming the gig business model. Discover how India's Labour Codes hold the key.
Zomato CEO: 5,000 delivery partners terminated monthly
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal explains the routine termination of 5,000 delivery partners monthly, citing fraud and misuse. He defends safety and support systems amidst criticism.
Swiggy delivery man declines tip, asks for rating
A Swiggy Instamart delivery partner, accompanied by his son, politely refused a cash tip and requested a positive rating instead. The heartwarming incident has gone viral on social media.
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