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Lockdown 3.0: People turn to e-commerce for non-essential items; staff crunch may delay deliveries

Business | May 05, 2020, 12:57 PM IST

From laptops to apparels, people are logging on to e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Paytm Mall and Snapdeal to place orders for non-essential items, but lack of adequate manpower amid the lockdown could delay deliveries, as per industry executives.

Lockdown: Chhattisgarh launches portal for home delivery of liquor

India | May 05, 2020, 12:35 PM IST

The Chhattisgarh government has launched a web portal for home delivery of liquor in green zones of the state to avoid crowding at wine shops during the coronavirus-enforced lockdown, an official said on Tuesday.

Uttar Pradesh: Dial 112 cop donates blood needed during woman's delivery

India | Apr 21, 2020, 06:38 PM IST

When neither her relatives nor her husband could reach a government hospital in Noida during her delivery due to the COVID-19 lockdown, an Uttar Pradesh police personnel donated his blood to help the woman during the operation.

Missed delivering groceries again? Say thank you than sorry

Lifestyle | Mar 30, 2020, 12:05 AM IST

The researchers reason that a shift of focus in the interaction between service provider and consumer -- from emphasizing the service provider's fault and accountability (apology) to spotlighting the consumer's merits and contributions (appreciation) -- can increase consumer self-esteem and, in turn, enhance post recovery satisfaction.

Dehradun restaurants' kitchens to remain open for food deliveries amid COVID-19 lockdown

India | Mar 28, 2020, 10:01 AM IST

In the view of nationwide coronavirus lockdown, restaurants in Dehradun are now allowed to keep their kitchens open to provide take away and food deliveries to needy people.

Domino's Pizza launches zero-contact delivery in wake of coronavirus pandemic

Business | Mar 16, 2020, 05:17 PM IST

The zero-contact delivery has been introduced across all 1,325 restaurants of Domino's Pizza in India, the company said in a regulatory filing.

After delivering in mid-air, mother wants to be Thai citizen

After delivering in mid-air, mother wants baby to be Thai citizen

World | Feb 05, 2020, 08:48 PM IST

Single mother Wassana Promkasikorn who gave birth to her second child mid-air while traveling from Doha home in Bangkok on Tuesday, wants her baby to be a Thai citizen. Currently, undergoing treatment at a city-based hospital, 23-year-old Promkasikorn has also thought of a Thai name for her kid Thanakrit Promkasikorn,

Why home delivery by drone is not possible in New York or Delhi

World | Feb 02, 2020, 09:08 PM IST

Your dream to get a pizza delivered by a drone or an Amazon drone knocking at the door will remain a dream as researchers have revealed that a drone delivery service is not realistic and may not be possible in densely-populated areas like New York or New Delhi.

Piyush Goyal indicates customers to get compensation for delayed freight delivery

Business | Jan 18, 2020, 10:35 PM IST

Just like IRCTC which pays compensation for delays in its Tejas trains, railways' freight customers could soon be compensated for late arrival of their goods, Railway minister Piyush Goyal indicated on Saturday, demanding a commitment of timely delivery.

MLA's daughter made to wait for hours for delivery at government hospital in MP

India | Nov 20, 2019, 07:43 PM IST

Sitaram Adivasi, the MLA from Vijaypur in Sheopur district, said authorities at the hospital told them that a cesarean operation was required to be performed on her daughter, but there was no specialist doctor available at that time to help in the surgery.

Woman delivers quintuplets in Jaipur, loses one

India | Oct 12, 2019, 10:00 PM IST

While one of the babies was declared born dead, another infant was kept on the ventilator and the rest of the three kids were also kept under observation, said Lata Rajoriya, Superintendent, Janana Hospital.

Fast food giants got bulk of our orders in 5 years: Swiggy

Business | Aug 07, 2019, 05:45 PM IST

Although biryani is the most popular dish in the country, Indians are far from cutting down on the consumption of fast foods which are often blamed for rise in obesity, suggests new data from online food delivery platform, Swiggy.

Now home delivery of bikes or scooters possible at just Rs 349. Hero MotoCorp has this ambitious plan

Motor Bikes | Aug 05, 2019, 07:03 PM IST

Hero MotoCorp will sell bikes and scooters online at their official website - HGPmart.com. This home-delivery service will start off in three cities - Bengaluru, Mumbai and Noida to start with. and will grow the service in up to 25 cities in the coming months.

Subway says not charging fees for delivery bags

Business | Jul 13, 2019, 10:58 PM IST

After hearing Subway's response, New Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum President Arun Kumar Arya directed the company to pay Rs 9,000 as litigation cost to the complainant, who was charged around Rs 100 for a carry bag while placing an order from the restaurant through online food delivery platform Swiggy.

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