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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Beyond the regular 9-5 job: The rise of part-time bike taxi drivers
Rising inflation and stagnant wages are forcing salaried workers into the gig, before and after office hours Md Kaifee Alam New Delhi Listen to This Article Rakesh Kumar, 32, works as a sales executive with a Gurugram-based firm between 10 am and 6 pm. His office job pays a modest salary that once covered rent, EMI, and essentials. However, over the last couple of years, that balance has tipped. So, to make ends meet, Kumar has taken to moonlighting — as a bike taxi driver. 'Before heading to the office, I complete at least five or six rides,' he says. 'In the evening, I ride again for two to three hours.' He uses both Ola and Uber to get rides. 'I earn ₹200-300 every day from
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India Expo Mart partners with GTA to expand Garment Technology Expo
New Delhi: India Exposition Mart Limited ( IEML ), one of Asia's largest integrated exhibition and convention centres, has announced a strategic partnership in Garment Technology Expo Pvt Ltd to jointly organize the Garment Technology Expo ( GTE ). GTE is India's leading exhibition for garment manufacturing technology . It will be organised from November 7–9 November in Ahmedabad and followed by the Mega Annual exhibition from March 20-23 March at India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida. 'This strategic partnership underscores IEML's commitment to nurturing industry-leading trade fairs and fostering innovation-driven growth. GTE has emerged as a pivotal platform for garment technology in India and the region,' said Rakesh Kumar, chairman, IEML. The GTE expo will be the central hub to showcase the latest advancements in garment technology, automation, sustainable practices, and smart manufacturing solutions . Enhanced conference programmes, workshops, and seminars will provide invaluable insights and foster knowledge sharing among industry stakeholders. This collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both entities to deliver an unparalleled experience for the garment and textile industry. The objective of the partnership is to make the Garment Technology Expo an even more comprehensive, innovative, and impactful platform for showcasing cutting-edge technologies, fostering business connections, and driving growth within the sector, IEML said. The partnership will facilitate a larger exhibition footprint by extending GTE to different cities, accommodating more exhibitors, products, and technology showcases . IEML, with its vast understanding of organising international standard events like UPITS, UMIS, IHE, IFEX, Bharat tex, will infuse technology-based solutions to enhance the participation experience for exhibitors and visitors. 'Joint marketing efforts will expand the event's reach, attracting a more diverse and international audience of industry professionals,' it said. The last edition of the GTE at IEML witnessed an overwhelming response, attracting over 12,500 trade visitors from 20 Countries spread over 12,000 square meters.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Noida: Woman loses ₹4L to man she met on matrimonial site
Noida A 35-year-old woman in Noida's Sector 25 was allegedly duped of ₹ 4.20 lakh after coming across a man through a matrimonial website, police said on Tuesday, adding that a case was registered at the Sector 20 police station. When the victim tried to contact him after transferring money, his mobile phone remained switched off. Despite multiple attempts when she failed to approach him, she realised having been duped. (Representational image) Police said the victim, a private bank employee in Noida, in her complaint said that she came in contact with the man, Rakesh Kumar, a Delhi resident, this March-end. 'The man's profile photo on WhatsApp showed him in army fatigue. He even showed me his identity card following a brief conversation,' reads the FIR. Police said the suspect introduced himself as a Major in the army. 'During their in-person meeting, he concocted a story that his parents passed away when he was young. So, he now has the responsibility to marry off his sister. On the pretext of marriage, he took ₹ 4.20 lakh in multiple transactions,' said an officer, requesting anonymity. 'When the victim tried to contact him after transferring money, his mobile phone remained switched off. Despite multiple attempts when she failed to approach him, she realised having been duped,' the officer added. 'On the complaint of the victim, a case of cheating under the BNS, and the IT Act was registered at the Sector 20 police station, and efforts are underway to nab the suspect,' said Noida's additional deputy commissioner of police Sumit Shukla.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
FIR against 9 for Rs 23L visa scam in Chandigarh
1 2 3 Chandigarh: The UT police have registered cases against nine persons associated with two immigration firms for allegedly defrauding twelve people of Rs 23 lakh under the guise of providing work visas for Luxembourg and Dubai. Despite collecting the money, the accused neither delivered the promised visas nor refunded the victims. In one complaint, Rakesh Kumar, a resident of Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, along with five others from various states, alleged that Manpreet Singh, Quasir, Harjit, Garry Thakur, Aaryan Rana, and others from AVC Immigration, located in Sector 17, Chandigarh, cheated them of Rs 14.55 lakh. The victims were promised work visas for Luxembourg in Europe, but the accused failed to provide any visas and refused to return the money. You Can Also Check: Chandigarh AQI | Weather in Chandigarh | Bank Holidays in Chandigarh | Public Holidays in Chandigarh In the second case, Vishal Sajwan of Manimajra and five others accused Jaskaran Singh, Maninder, Harman, Karan, and others from Virtual Immigration and Consultancy, also based in Sector 17, of duping them of Rs 8.48 lakh. The victims claimed they were given fake visa and job offer letters for employment in Dubai. Both complaints were initially submitted at the SSP public window and subsequently forwarded to Sector 17 police station. After verifying the facts and recording statements from the victims, the police registered two separate FIRs for cheating against the immigration consultancies. No arrests have been made so far, and investigations are ongoing.
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Ghaziabad monsoon mess: Drains still dirty, silt left on roads; waterlogging fears rise, residents blame poor planning
GHAZIABAD: As monsoon approaches, drains across Ghaziabad have remained uncleaned, raising concerns about potential waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Areas such as Nehru Nagar, Vijay Nagar, Nandgram, and Meerut Road, among others, await drain cleaning. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In locations where cleaning has occurred, the removed silt remains uncollected on roadsides. 'Big drains are clogged with dirt, garbage, and construction and demolition (C&D) waste,' said Rakesh Kumar, a resident of Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad. Kumar said GMC claims to be spending Rs 4 to 5 crore on cleaning the drains, but during monsoon, waterlogging exposes the ground reality. Sumit Tyagi, a resident of Nandgram, notes that most of the drains that flow through the city's markets are encroached upon. GMC municipal health officer Dr Mithilesh Kumar says, though encroachment is a deterrent, cleaning of drains is underway. 'Cleaning of big drains is being done regularly. The contractor is being paid only after cleaning the drain. At some places, due to encroachment, cleaning of drains is becoming difficult, but things are being handled,' said Kumar. Apart from the lack of drain cleaning, residents also complain about leftover silt on roadsides in some places where cleaning has been undertaken. 'Some smaller drains and sewers have been cleaned in parts of Vaishali, Vasundhara, Shaheed Nagar, Indirapuram, etc. But filth from the drains has been taken out and left on the roads. This filth has been lying on the roadside for a long time. Over time, this silt tends to slide back into the drain, adding to the muck,' said Surendra Singh from Vasundhara. Officials from GMC maintain that the silt is left on the roadsides to dry, and only after that is it picked up. Also, measures for installing pumps in low-lying areas are taken to drain out waterlogged areas during the monsoon.
