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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.(Pexels/Representational Image)
trending
Updated on Jul 25, 2025 05:37 PM 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.(REUTERS)
ht insight
Published on Jul 23, 2025 05:39 PM IST

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

Mansukh Mandaviya
india news
Published on Jun 12, 2025 07:48 AM 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.)
opinion
Published on May 29, 2025 08:15 PM IST

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

Gig economy. (Representative file photo)
ht insight
Published on May 10, 2025 03:04 PM IST

China’s secret weapon in the trade war

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business
Published on May 05, 2025 11:21 AM 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)
opinion
Published on Apr 12, 2025 09:12 PM 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(File Photo)
business
Published on Mar 14, 2025 05:08 PM 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)
opinion
Published on Feb 12, 2025 08:00 PM 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)
editorials
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 09:14 PM IST

Govt must set labour standards, not exploit workers: SC

Govt must set labour standards, not exploit workers: SC
india news
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 07:20 AM 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
htcity
Published on Dec 14, 2024 10:57 AM IST

Bryan Adams electrifies New Delhi with a Night to Remember!

Bryan Adams performed in Delhi in Dec 12
htcity
Published on Dec 13, 2024 01:36 AM IST

Quest for consistent social security across Indian states

Gig economy. (Representative file photo)
ht insight
Published on Sep 28, 2024 11:39 AM 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)
india news
Published on Sep 18, 2024 07:12 PM 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)
india news
Published on Sep 17, 2024 09:53 AM 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)
analysis
Published on Sep 15, 2024 08:30 AM 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)
editorials
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 09:38 PM 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)
opinion
Published on Aug 28, 2024 09:19 PM 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)
business
Published on Aug 24, 2024 01:07 PM IST

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

China's latest blockbuster casts rare, harsh light on gig economy
world news
Published on Aug 14, 2024 01:32 PM 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)(Rep image)
trending
Published on Aug 09, 2024 11:31 AM 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)
budget
Published on Jul 15, 2024 05:17 PM IST

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

Zepto's co-founders Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha
business
Published on Jun 24, 2024 04:21 PM IST

Contradictions are interesting, I like to explore them in films: Romanian director Radu Jude

Contradictions are interesting, I like to explore them in films: Romanian director Radu Jude
entertainment
Published on May 23, 2024 03:03 PM IST

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

Mohammad Rizwan is a 19-year-old gig worker in Gurugram. (HT Photo)
india news
Updated on May 08, 2024 06:28 AM 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)
ht insight
Published on Jan 31, 2024 07:23 PM 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. (PTI)
ht insight
Published on Oct 03, 2023 01:00 PM IST

Gig work can’t fix India’s long-term job challenge

Gig workers wait in line to collect their delivery order outside a mall in Mumbai, India, August 10, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas(REUTERS)
india news
Updated on Aug 30, 2023 02:21 AM 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)
opinion
Published on Jul 31, 2023 09:24 AM IST
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