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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
TopicOnline platforms

Topic: online platforms

From ‘selfies with PM’ to his speeches — NCERT working on virtual exhibition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’

Web platform will have several layers, ranging from lobby, exhibition hall, selfie zone among others. It will also have auditorium featuring speeches of PM & other ministers.

85% of platform-based gig workers put in 8 hrs daily but don’t get basic social security — NGO survey

Non-profit's survey of 5,000-plus gig workers engaged with 20-plus platforms finds that these are full-time jobs. Report points to issues of health, income security & lack of regulation.

In a first, Rajasthan clears bill to impose online surcharge for gig workers’ welfare fund

Under the bill, online platforms will collect a surcharge of up to 2% on transactions & deposit it in a welfare fund to be run by workers, govt & industry representatives.

Jewellers sell gold for as little as Rs 100 online as digital purchases rise in India

Jewellers in India had so far shied away from selling products online. But the pandemic forced them to reassess traditional ways of doing business.

Boys can cry. PubG is not back, but Shein is

After Ladakh clashes, the ban of Chinese app, Shein launched a thousand Indian memes. Amazon has finally ended women’s long wait with a two-day shopping window.

Amazon or Big Bazaar, Indians want low prices. Online retail must be a level-playing field

India’s e-commerce rules single out foreign-owned online platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. But the domestic online and offline retailers follow similar marketing tactics.

Suffer from Zoom fatigue? Try these creative ways to leave your call politely

A new study shows that most virtual conversations don’t end when people want them to. This is why bringing calls to their conclusion has become an art form.

Odisha, West Bengal successfully saved lives in Cyclone Yaas. Next is protecting property

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

On Camera

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.