South Asia

Fierce local competition in the ride-hailing sector and economic uncertainty have forced Uber to scale back its presence in South Asia.

In the last year, at least one local startup has shut shop while another has significantly scaled down. Experts worry that the global startup funding crunch could lead the industry to a monopoly.

There have been dozens of incidents of caste-based hate and discrimination against gig workers. Experts warn the trend could further entrench existing biases and divides.

With funding hard to come by and a growing pressure to turn profitable, job cuts and hiring freezes may continue in 2023.

From food to gadgets to sports, explore how the business empire of one of the world’s richest men touches the everyday lives of millions in India.

Tired of the obscurity around black box algorithms that dictate their lives, India’s gig workers are coming up with cheap hacks to game the system.

Mass layoffs raise serious concerns for trust and safety operations for hundreds of millions of users.

The new draft bill is a missed opportunity to reform archaic surveillance laws, and seems like an attempt towards greater internet control.

Tech helped more Indian women join the workforce, but they’re still fighting to be treated equally.