‘Unaffected by strike calls’: Zomato, Swiggy log record orders on New Year’s Eve; Goyal explains 10-min delivery model amid uproar – The Times of India

‘Unaffected by strike calls’: Zomato, Swiggy log record orders on New Year’s Eve; Goyal explains 10-min delivery model amid uproar – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Food delivery giants Zomato, Swiggy and magicpin reported a massive surge in orders on New Year’s Eve, saying operations remained largely unaffected despite a nationwide strike call by a section of gig workers demanding better pay and working conditions.Sharing a post on X, Eternal founder Deepinder Goyal said, “Zomato and Blinkit delivered at…

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Working 60 hours a week: US air traffic controllers forced to drive uber, deliver food amid govt shutdown – Report – The Times of India

Working 60 hours a week: US air traffic controllers forced to drive uber, deliver food amid govt shutdown – Report – The Times of India

Representative image (AI) As the US government shutdown enters its third week, air traffic controllers are being forced to find second jobs to make ends meet. Many are now driving for Uber, delivering food or working in restaurants after their regular shifts.Deemed essential workers, thousands of air traffic controllers must continue working despite not being…

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Festive binge: Diwali charm kicks in, so does love for food deliveries; Swiggy, Magicpin report spike – The Times of India

Festive binge: Diwali charm kicks in, so does love for food deliveries; Swiggy, Magicpin report spike – The Times of India

Cuisine continues to remain at the heart of festivities with Indians ordering more food online as Diwali draws near.Online food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Magicpin have witnessed a huge surge in orders, with even more expected in the coming days. Anshoo Sharma, CEO and Co-founder of Magicpin, told PTI that the platform is preparing…

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Who is Will Shu? The Northwestern and Wharton MBA grad behind a  billion food empire – The Times of India

Who is Will Shu? The Northwestern and Wharton MBA grad behind a $4 billion food empire – The Times of India

Will Shu, the co-founder and former CEO of Deliveroo, is a visionary entrepreneur who turned personal frustration into a global food delivery empire. Born in Connecticut to Taiwanese-American parents, Shu transformed his experiences on Wall Street and at business school into a blueprint for disrupting the way people access food. His journey—from grueling workweeks as…

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