News for 'dabbawallas'

Dabbawallas, Coke in alliance

Dabbawallas, Coke in alliance

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Beverages major, Coca-Cola India, will use the might of Mumbai dabbawallas to lure customers to sample its orange juice drink, Minute Maid Pulpy Orange.

US Commerce Secretary meets Mumbai Dabbawallas

US Commerce Secretary meets Mumbai Dabbawallas

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The city's Dabbawallas, who had once caught the fancy of Prince Charles for their super-efficient tiffin-delivery system, today shared the tricks of their trade with US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke.

First in 120 yrs: Dabbawallas to go on strike

First in 120 yrs: Dabbawallas to go on strike

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

For the first time on Friday, the dabbawallas in Mumbai will strike in support of social activist Anna Hazare's movement. The move is significant, since in their 120-year-old history, the dabbawallas have never gone on a strike.

When Padmini Kolhapure KISSED A Future King

When Padmini Kolhapure KISSED A Future King

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'It wasn't a kiss. It was just a harmless, innocent, peck.'

What you can learn from a dabbawalla

What you can learn from a dabbawalla

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Now, message in the lunch box

Now, message in the lunch box

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Last week, lunch boxes delivered by Mumbai's formidable army of dabbawallas (delivery boys) came with a small tag.

Tilak Mehta, 13, could be India's youngest techpreneur

Tilak Mehta, 13, could be India's youngest techpreneur

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The teenager's simple idea to solve a problem has been developed into an app which launched July 18 in Mumbai.

Rain gods wreak havoc in Mumbai

Rain gods wreak havoc in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

This season Mumbai has received its heaviest rainfall in the last decade, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation claimed on Monday. The city has been witnessing heavy downpours since last four days. Authorities have declared Tuesday a public holiday in Mumbai after IMD forecast heavy rain for the city. Officials have said that people in Mumbai should avoid stepping out of their homes Tuesday due to heavy rains.

IIM-A offers dabbawalas food for thought

IIM-A offers dabbawalas food for thought

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

Case study suggests strategy to offer 'maximum bang for the minimum buck'.

Life in Mumbai: Share YOUR pics!

Life in Mumbai: Share YOUR pics!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Taken a picture of Mumbai you absolutely love? Share it with us right here.

Prince Charles and Camilla wed

Prince Charles and Camilla wed

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

PIX: A tribute to the Spirit of Mumbai

PIX: A tribute to the Spirit of Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Mumbai's dabbawallahs are the stars of an unusual exhibition.

Sena dubs assault on Marathis in K'taka as 'Kannada terrorism'

Sena dubs assault on Marathis in K'taka as 'Kannada terrorism'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

The Shiv Sena on Monday termed the "assault" on Marathi-speaking populace in Karnataka by the police as "Kannada terrorism" and asked the Narendra Modi government to intervene.

In 2015, get back on the saddle!

In 2015, get back on the saddle!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Aarushi Agarwal makes a (very, very) strong case for you to go back to the two-wheeler!