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news Bbc World 2026-05-30

Mumbai's Dabbawalas Face Extinction Amidst Changing Work Trends

Mumbai's iconic dabbawalas, known for delivering home-cooked meals for over a century, are disappearing. The rise of remote work and increasing operational costs are threatening the survival of this traditional service.


Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.

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