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Radhika Gupta, Managing Director of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, has taken to social media to criticize airlines for their inadequate breakfast offerings, particularly their reliance on bland sandwiches. In a passionate post on X (formerly Twitter) on September 21, Gupta urged airlines and the packaged food industry to embrace India's rich culinary diversity and provide healthier, more flavorful breakfast options.

Fans eager to secure tickets for Coldplay's highly anticipated Mumbai concerts faced disappointment today when the ticketing site BookMyShow crashed just seconds before sales were set to begin. The iconic British rock band is scheduled to perform at D.Y. Patil Sports Stadium on January 18 and 19, 2025, marking their return to India after an eight-year hiatus.

In an emotional tribute at the audio launch of their upcoming film Vettaiyan, Rajinikanth shared heartfelt memories of Amitabh Bachchan’s struggles during a financial crisis. The event, held in Chennai, celebrated the first collaboration between the two iconic actors in over three decades, generating significant excitement among fans.

Samsung Electronics has issued a stern warning to its striking workers at a home appliances factory near Chennai, India, stating they will face wage cuts and possible termination if protests continue. The escalating dispute began on September 9, when hundreds of employees disrupted work to demand higher wages and recognition of a union at the facility, which generates approximately one-third of Samsung’s $12 billion annual revenue in India.

The Tamil Nadu Labour Department is optimistic about resolving the ongoing strike by workers at the Samsung Electronics plant in Kancheepuram district, as per state Labour Minister CV Ganesan. Around 1,500 workers have been striking for 10 days outside the plant, calling for better working conditions and pay parity.

Tupperware Brands, the company famed for its revolutionary plastic food storage containers, has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking the end of an era for the iconic brand. The company, which transformed food preservation since its inception in 1946, announced its financial troubles following unsuccessful attempts to secure a viable acquisition offer and revive its core business.

A tragic incident in Hangzhou has highlighted concerns over the welfare of food delivery workers in China. A 55-year-old delivery man, known as Mr. Yuan, passed away while resting on his bike after enduring punishing 18-hour workdays. The incident occurred in early September and has sparked widespread discussion on social media about the working conditions and rights of delivery drivers.

In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a series of ambitious space missions totaling ₹31,772 crore, marking a significant boost to India's space exploration capabilities. The approval encompasses a comprehensive roadmap for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) extending up to nearly 2040.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for four significant railway projects in Odisha, totaling an investment of ₹2,871 crore. These initiatives aim to enhance rail connectivity, decongest key routes, and stimulate socio-economic development across the region.

The menace of wolf attacks continues to escalate in Uttar Pradesh, with the latest incident involving a 13-year-old boy who was viciously attacked while sleeping on the terrace of his home in Bahraich district.