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For women, platform work is no easy gig

Published on Sep 29, 2025 15:22 IST

Financial hurdles also hamper women’s full participation in gig work. The costs of licences, vehicles, and other necessary investments are often prohibitive, especially for women from disadvantaged backgrounds. (HT Archive)

Zomato delivery executive attacked in Bengaluru over delay in food order. Video

The altercation, caught on video, has sparked outrage among Bengaluru residents.

Published on Sep 19, 2025 11:46 IST

IT firm employee claims no hike for 3 years, wants to moonlight as auto driver

The user, who identified himself as a working professional in a non-technical role, said that job switch attempts hadn’t worked out.

Updated on Jul 25, 2025 12:07 IST

Empowering youth to thrive in an AI-powered world

Tho executives had spotted the early signs of a trend that has since become clear: artificial intelligence is transforming the way that people navigate the web.

Published on Jul 23, 2025 12:09 IST

I.L.O. endorses India’s social security cover at 64%: Mandaviya

Mansukh Mandaviya

Published on Jun 12, 2025 02:18 IST

How to ease migration pressure on India’s cities

Perhaps a good start would be to set up a special task force or committee (the government’s expertise) to look more keenly into this sector and come up with a more comprehensive policy to encourage demand. (Courtesy B2R Technologies Pvt. Ltd.)

Published on May 29, 2025 14:45 IST

The gig economy boom: What it means for India’s future workforce

Gig economy. (Representative file photo)

Published on May 10, 2025 09:34 IST

China’s secret weapon in the trade war

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Published on May 5, 2025 05:51 IST

On-demand transport no easy gig for women

Platform algorithms must favour women drivers in ride assignments close to their homes and areas (Bloomberg)

Published on Apr 12, 2025 15:42 IST

Tamil Nadu to offer ₹20,000 for gig workers to buy e-scooters

Tamil Nadu will also introduce an insurance scheme for 1.5 lakh gig workers to compensate for accidental deaths and disability

Published on Mar 14, 2025 11:38 IST

For gig workers, e-Shram registration is just the start

FILE PHOTO: Swiggy gig workers talk to each other during a promotional event in Mumbai, India, October 14, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo (REUTERS)

Published on Feb 12, 2025 14:30 IST

Budget’s first steps to secure gig workers

Implementation is where legislative measures to give social security to gig workers have been foiled, given the complexities and challenges that mark the changing nature of work the gig economy represents REUTERS/Rupak De Chowduri/File Photo (REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 2, 2025 15:44 IST

Govt must set labour standards, not exploit workers: SC

Govt must set labour standards, not exploit workers: SC

Updated on Dec 21, 2024 01:50 IST

Karan Aujla brings out Hanumankind in Bengaluru during show for Big Dawgs: Watch

KAran Aujla was joined by Hanumankind as the duo song latter's iconic hit Big Dawgs in Bengaluru on Friday

Published on Dec 14, 2024 05:27 IST

Bryan Adams electrifies New Delhi with a Night to Remember!

Bryan Adams performed in Delhi in Dec 12

Published on Dec 12, 2024 20:06 IST

Quest for consistent social security across Indian states

Gig economy. (Representative file photo)

Published on Sep 28, 2024 06:09 IST

Govt to set up panel for social-security blueprint for gig workers

The committee will hold discussions with all stakeholders in the gig economy. (Representative file photo)

Published on Sep 18, 2024 13:42 IST

Gig firms asked to register workers for labour benefits

The drive will be rolled out on the government’s 100th day in office, September 17. (Reuters file photo)

Published on Sep 17, 2024 04:23 IST

Navigating federalism and prioritising workers in planned gig worker legislation

The planned Bill presents a unique opportunity to open the black box surrounding gig work platforms. (Shutterstock)

Published on Sep 15, 2024 03:00 IST

Welcome cover for gig workers

FILE PHOTO: Gig workers prepare to deliver orders outside Swiggy's grocery warehouse at a market area in New Delhi, India, May 6, 2024. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh/File Photo (REUTERS)

Updated on Sep 11, 2024 16:08 IST

Platform-based work’s algorithm of inequality

New Delhi: In this Tuesday, March 31, 2020 file photo, deliverymen of food aggregators Swiggy and Zomato ride their bikes towards their destinations, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

Published on Aug 28, 2024 15:49 IST

78% of India's delivery gig workers earn less than 2.5 lakh a year: Report

Gig workers prepare to deliver orders outside Swiggy's grocery warehouse at a market area in New Delhi, India, May 6, 2024. (Priyanshu Singh/Reuters)

Published on Aug 24, 2024 07:37 IST

China's latest blockbuster casts rare, harsh light on gig economy

China's latest blockbuster casts rare, harsh light on gig economy

Published on Aug 14, 2024 08:02 IST

Cars hit Zomato rider in Delhi, company asks him to explain delay in delivery

A Zomato delivery driver was injured in an accident in Delhi (Representational image)

Published on Aug 9, 2024 06:01 IST

Union Budget 2024: Medical insurance, retirement benefits for gig workers

Gig workers wait in line to collect their delivery order outside a mall in Mumbai. (Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters)

Published on Jul 15, 2024 11:47 IST

Will make Zepto a $50 billion Indian company: Co-founder Aadit Palicha

Zepto's co-founders Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha

Published on Jun 24, 2024 10:51 IST

‘It’s our time to demand change for gig workers’

Mohammad Rizwan is a 19-year-old gig worker in Gurugram. (HT Photo)

Updated on May 8, 2024 24:58 IST

Union Budget 2024: Empowering unorganised workers

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Ministers of State Pankaj Chaudhary and Bhagwat Karad and her team of officials a day before presentation of the Interim Budget 2024, at her North Block office in New Delhi, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)

Published on Jan 31, 2024 13:53 IST

The potential downside of the Rajasthan Gig Workers Law

While gig work does not resemble the employment relationship of the factory owner and the worker, it exhibits all the hallmarks of institutionalised power differences and subordination that make labour laws important in the first place.

Published on Oct 3, 2023 07:30 IST

Gig law can shape 21st century welfare models

The term gig workers refers to those who are engaged in any income-generating activity as freelancers or on a temporary basis. (Shutterstock)

Published on Jul 31, 2023 03:54 IST

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