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Bengaluru's MNC techie with 6-figure salary turns weekend Rapido rider, sparks viral debate on the city's cost of livingA software developer from Bengaluru has gone viral for working as a Rapido rider on weekends. Despite a well-paying job at a multinational ...
India's electric scooter market regains charge after April slowdownIndia's electric two-wheeler market saw a strong rebound in May. Registrations rose significantly, recovering from a dip in April. Major pl...
Operation Octopus: Trapping the tentacles of India’s cyber fraud networkAmidst the alarming increase in cyber scams, the Hyderabad Police have initiated Operation Octopus, a mission aimed at dismantling the enti...
Govt to roll out social security schemes for gig workers; e-Shram integration deadline set for June 22The Indian government is set to provide social security benefits to gig and platform workers. These benefits will include accident insuranc...
Trump federal employee layoffs: Why are hundreds of fired government workers still unemployed one year after mass probationary firings?More than 300 fired federal employees across 43 states say the 2025 Trump administration layoffs still haunt their lives. Many remain unemp...
Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety vows to stay out of Amazon-Ambani spending warSwiggy is prioritizing profitability over rapid expansion. The company will not match rivals like Flipkart and Reliance Retail's aggressive...
Ola Electric eyes commercial EV launch for gig workers amid quick commerce boomSources said the company received approval for the new vehicle in early February and is expected to launch the model in the coming quarters.
From being unemployed to earning nearly ₹50,000 per month: How a scooter changed the fortune of this UP workerA casual roadside interaction shared by Zypp Electric's CEO revealed how India's growing EV ecosystem is creating new income opportunities....
Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fearsThe victory could provide a model for similar campaigns gaining traction in states including California and Illinois, where labor organizer...
WeWork CEO John Santora's warning to senior leaders on Gen Z: 'AI is not going to provide empathy, leadership, and mentoring.'Young professionals face a tough job market, with AI's rise causing anxiety. However, experts suggest this is a cyclical shift, not an AI-d...
Gig workers' incentives cool; YC attendees resell AI creditsHappy Tuesday! Despite a shortage of delivery workers, payouts for gig riders have increased only slightly this summer. This and more in to...
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on India bets, Travis Kalanick, jobs in the AI era & moreUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi anticipates India becoming its largest market in a decade, highlighting dynamic growth and talent. The company i...
Uber still ahead despite stiffening competition, playing to win: CEO Dara KhosrowshahiUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi asserts the company's dominance, highlighting expansion into allied businesses and India's projected rise as its...
Credit at the tap: The opportunities and risks of India’s digital lending boomIndia's digital lending is rapidly transforming credit access, with mobile apps now disbursing significant loan volumes, especially to youn...
He applied for 3 years straight, got rejected and never gave up — what finally happened will move you to tearsAfter three years of relentless job searching and numerous rejections, a Gen X professional finally received a job offer, a story that deep...
Swiggy, magicpin say delivery times improving as gig workers return to citiesDelivery times are improving as gig workers return to cities. This follows the recent state elections and the peak harvest season. Food del...
India labour market remodels itself bit by bit as agri slowly cedes ground, workforce moves onIndia's labour market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the country's broader economic transition, a report by SBI Resear...
Can struggling Americans actually retire rich with TrumpIRA? The surprising numbers behind Trump’s new IRA savings pushTrumpIRA retirement savings plan is reshaping how low-income Americans think about long-term wealth. Nearly 70 million workers in the U.S. ...
As mercury soars, e-commerce platforms step up measures to protect delivery workersIndian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are pr...
Can Trump’s $1,000 IRA match executive order finally bring 56 million Americans without 401(k) access into retirement security? Here's who actually qualifies for this benefitUS President Donald Trump IRA Trump retirement plan executive order: Will $1000 IRA Match Transform Savings. For decades, retirement securi...