As the Karnataka government readies the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Bill, women workers with ride-hailing apps and on-demand home services companies have highlighted the need to include provisions that take into account the female workforce. Speaking at the Karnataka Gig and Platform Workers’ Convention held in Bengaluru on Wednesday, several women workers demanded that the Bill should include provisions ensuring …
New Delhi: ZEE5 Global, the video streaming platform owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd operating in over 190 countries, has launched its services as an aggregator in the US, offering subscription video-on-demand services of south Asian origin within its app. The ZEE5 Global Add-ons feature positions itself as a single window for US audiences to explore South Asian entertainment platforms, …
The Karnataka government's plan to create a taxi and auto booking app has garnered positive responses from activists and commuters. Vinay Sreenivasa, member of Bengaluru Bus Prayanikara Vedike, suggested that while the idea holds promise, the government must consult with auto drivers to ensure a smooth implementation. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy had earlier said that the government had decided to …
