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<title>Google Techie Sparks Debate: Is ₹45 LPA in Bengaluru Better Than £108k in London?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Google techie Vaibhav Agarwal’s viral LinkedIn post claims that ₹45 LPA in Bengaluru offers a more luxurious lifestyle than £108k in London, citing PPP and cost-of-living differences. While Bengaluru allows outsourcing chores and living in luxury housing, London salaries are heavily consumed by rent and daily expenses. Social media users debated his perspective, with some defending London’s cultural lifestyle and global exposure, while others agreed that disposable income and comfort in India outweigh higher salaries abroad. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:26:38 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>Zomato Terminates 5,000 Delivery Workers Monthly, Says Deepinder Goyal</title>
<link>https://blogs.applicius.com/zomato-terminates-5000-delivery-workers-monthly-says-deepinder-goyal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Deepinder Goyal revealed that Zomato terminates about 5,000 delivery workers monthly, while 1.5–2 lakh quit voluntarily and an equal number join. Many workers treat delivery jobs as temporary, while terminations are often linked to fraud. Zomato uses a karma score system to balance disputes between customers and riders, though fraudulent claims remain a challenge. Despite Blinkit’s rise, Zomato continues to be Eternal’s biggest profit engine. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:30:54 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal Explains Gig Work Model, Earnings, and 10‑Minute Delivery Concerns</title>
<link>https://blogs.applicius.com/zomato-ceo-deepinder-goyal-explains-gig-work-model-earnings-and-10minute-delivery-concerns</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal defended the gig work model in a five‑point statement, highlighting rising earnings, flexible schedules, and welfare benefits for delivery partners. He clarified that the 10‑minute delivery promise does not pressure workers, as faster service is enabled by store proximity rather than unsafe driving. In 2025, Zomato spent over ₹100 crore on insurance and introduced additional support like rest days, tax help, pension access, and SOS services. His remarks follow criticism from public figures questioning gig worker conditions and the necessity of ultra‑fast deliveries. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:04:04 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>Zomato and Swiggy Boost Delivery Partner Earnings Amid Strike Threat</title>
<link>https://blogs.applicius.com/zomato-and-swiggy-boost-delivery-partner-earnings-amid-strike-threat</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Zomato and Swiggy announced higher payouts for delivery partners to counter strike threats on New Year’s Eve. Unions representing gig workers had urged riders to log off, demanding fair wages, social security, safer delivery practices, and protection against arbitrary suspensions. The strike impacted operations across Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto in multiple cities. To ensure rider availability, Zomato offered Rs 120–150 per order during peak hours and up to Rs 3,000 daily earnings, while Swiggy rolled out incentives allowing partners to earn up to Rs 10,000 between December 31 and January 1. Despite these measures, over 170,000 workers joined the protest, highlighting growing discontent over declining pay and unsafe working conditions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:21:20 +0530</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Zomato Swiggy Delivery Partner Strike Incentives</media:keywords>
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<title>India Welcomes 7 New Unicorns in 2025</title>
<link>https://blogs.applicius.com/india-welcomes-7-new-unicorns-in-2025</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ India added seven new unicorns in 2025, reflecting strong growth across fintech, AI, consumer goods, and B2B commerce. Startups Jumbotail, Drools, and JSW One MSME reached $1 billion valuations, while fintech super‑app Navi hit $1.7 billion. AI venture AI.TECH, founded by Divyank Turakhia, achieved $1.5 billion without external funding. Fintech firms Juspay ($1.24B) and Raise ($1.2B) also joined the list. These companies highlight India’s diverse startup ecosystem — from kirana‑focused marketplaces and pet food brands to advanced fintech platforms and AI‑driven businesses — cementing the country’s position as a global innovation hub. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:11:46 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>AI in Education: Promise and Concerns Over Data Privacy</title>
<link>https://blogs.applicius.com/ai-in-education-promise-and-concerns-over-data-privacy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ AI is transforming education with personalized learning and teacher support, but concerns over cheating, data privacy, and ethics highlight the need for strong guardrails. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 19:06:36 +0530</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>artificial intelligence in schools, AI and future jobs, ethical use of AI, artificial intelligence in schools</media:keywords>
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