There was a time when workers, even the casual and temporary ones, had their trade unions to speak up on their behalf.
Things have changed. It's a hire-and-fire regime now. So much so one needs a stand-up comic like Kunal Kamra to fill the space vacated by traditional leaders.
What do you make of Kamra's latest salvo against quick-comm delivery companies like Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy for exploiting their delivery workers – euphemistically called 'delivery partners' or 'gig workers'? Responding to Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa boasting of the lakhs of condoms delivered over New Year's eve, Kamra responded with tweets demanding Dhindsa first come clean on how much he pays his 'delivery partners'. Pointing to the dark side of quick commerce, he accused the promoters of operating as "landlords without owning land"; and while portraying themselves as innovative entrepreneurs, failing to provide fair wages and working conditions.
A few weeks ago, Kunal Kamra stepped in for consumers of electric 2 wheelers (e2ws) manufactured by Ola. While it should have been consumer forums who should have called out Ola promoter Bhavish Aggarwal for the poor after-sales services, it fell on the shoulders of a comedian to highlight the plight of thousands of e2w buyers who had been left holding a lemon.
Voice of the voiceless
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THE TRIBAL folk art form malapulayattam at Nisagandhi captivated audiences with its vibrant display of rhythm and culture.
Kalolsavam Stages Become Crucibles Of Experimentation
Highly creative compositions based on off-beat characters of mythology were aesthetically presented on stage
Games, upcycled seating promote eco-friendliness
In a bid to inspire and encourage the younger generation to adopt eco-friendly habits, the Suchitwa Mission has launched an innovative anti-littering campaign with interactive games and upcycled seating made from discarded tyres to sensitise the students taking part in the State School Art Festival.
It's 'A' hat-trick moment for Dwidhy
FOR DWIDHY K S, a Class XII student of Kanikkamatha English Medium Convent Girls HSS, Palakkad, achieving an A grade in the English recitation competition at the Kerala State School Arts Festival has become a hat-trick moment.
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Euphoria Fills Food Pavilion As CM Makes Surprise Visit
The visit of the CM turned out to be an unforgettable moment for the students and officials
Mono act artists come up with heart-touching performances
ENACTING those moments on stage, he once again relived the trauma of a tragedy that shattered the lives of thousands of people around him. Hanin Ahmed, a Class 10 student from GHSS Moolankaavu, Wayanad, recreated the Chooralmala disaster that killed hundreds and left several more orphaned.
Chendamelam Beats Shatter Gender Stereotypes
In what is seen as a welcome move, more and more girls are taking up percussion music of late. Chendamelam witnessed the presence of girls at the arts festival
