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Lives at risk as delivery agents race against time to avoid penalties

Online boom, or bane? Customer gripes also pile up against delivery boys [details]

"I miss you lot, nice your beauty, wonderful behaviour," a Delhi woman received these messages on her WhatsApp from a Swiggy agent, who had delivered groceries at her doorstep in June last year.

Mar 19, 2023

Lives at risk as delivery agents race against time to avoid penalties

Two delivery agents were killed in separate accidents while they were on duty on Holi. Both the deceased were hit by cars as they raced against the clock to avoid penalties and deliver the orders in time.

Mar 18, 2023

Oscars 2023: 'Naatu Naatu' once again beats Rihanna and Lady Gaga, wins Best Original Song.

South Asian dancers fight for representation after 'Naatu Naatu' Oscar performance

Nearly a week after the Oscars, the disappointment of a missed opportunity still weighs heavily on the minds of some South Asian American dancers, who are setting out to ensure it never happens again.

Mar 18, 2023

Confused with US's SV Bank crisis, besieged SVC Bank threatens legal action

SVB collapse explained: What happens to your deposits in worst-case scenario [details]

Silicon Valley Bank crisis has snowballed into a major concern for investors, startups and VCs. Here's an explainer of the whole issue, what led to the SVB collapse and what comes next.

Mar 12, 2023

Russia says US is preparing for a false stage chemical attack in Ukraine

It was on February 24, 2022, that Russia invaded Ukraine, after instructions from Russian President Vladimir Putin

Mar 2, 2023

Lata Mangeshkar's death anniversary: Nightingale of India's most precious throwback photos

A grand musical tribute — 'Latanjali' — has been organised in Mumbai on Feb 6, 2023, to commemorate the first death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, who had held an indelible place in the hearts of every Indian with the mesmerising magic of her voice.

Feb 6, 2023

From harassment calls to threats; Another loan app's recovery agents run amok [details]

A Bengaluru-based "digital storyteller" documented another tale of loan app harassment, a price he had to pay simply for being in someone else's contact book.

Feb 5, 2023

Project K, Fighter to Singham Again: Deepika Padukone's 5 BIG projects after Pathaan

We will get to see a lot of Deepika Padukone in the year 2023. And after her powerful performance in Pathaan, we can't wait! Can we?

Feb 2, 2023

'Tiger ka toh main bhi fan hoon': Pathaan star calls Salman Khan GOAT, shares update on Jawaan teaser ; as he hosts ASK SRK session

Pathaan has created history at the box office with unprecedented numbers. At the same time, the film has been making and breaking records each day. Shah Rukh Khan thanked fans for showing the film with love and making it a huge success. The actor once again hosted an ASK SRK session and this time he heaped praise for Salman Khan, John Abraham, how his son AbRam reacted to the film and much more.

Jan 28, 2023

Hrithik Roshan, Karan Johar, Shah Rukh Khan

"Blown away!": Hrithik Roshan, Karan Johar to Anurag Kashyap; Pathaan fever grips Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer Pathaan has ticked the right boxes and some more.

Jan 27, 2023

Pathaan Review: SRK's patriotism, clash between Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Salman Khan's smashing entry make it wholesome [reactions]

Pathaan First day first show: The film marks SRK's first action film. The cameo of Salman Khan in the SRK starrer has left cinephiles hooting and whistling in the theatres.

Jan 25, 2023

Amid mass layoffs, this company announces 800 job openings [Details]

This comes months after Zomato laid off nearly 3% of its staff after a "regular performance-based churn"

Jan 24, 2023

As Digvijay Singh questions surgical strike Cong disowns statement within no time [details]

Realizing that statement of Digvijay Singh would erupt in a fierce debate during Bharat Jodo Yatra, Congress wasted no time in maintaining distance from its own leader.

Jan 23, 2023

Zomato founder donates Rs 700 crore worth ESOPs; benefits kids of delivery partners [details]

Zomato CEO says aware of fraud at delivery agents' end, fixing it [details]

After an entrepreneur complained in a LinkedIn post that a Zomato delivery agent advised him to cheat the company by paying some money directly to him and enjoy the food, the company's Founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal said he is "aware" of this fraud and is "working to plug the loopholes"