December 2025 – Page 11

Smooth deliveries on New Years eve? Zomato, Swiggy hike payout to gig workers

Zomato & Swiggy’s New Year’s Pay Fix: A Genuine Gesture or Just Damage Control for the Gig Worker Strike?

On a night when most of India plans to celebrate, a storm is brewing in the gig economy. Delivery workers for Zomato and Swiggy are set for a nationwide strike on December 31, 2025, demanding a complete overhaul of their working conditions. In a frantic bid to avert chaos on their busiest night of the year, the food-tech giants have responded with a hefty payout hike. But is it enough to silence a movement built on years of frustration?

End of online exam: World’s largest accounting body scraps online tests; unable to halt cheating’

Business, Education

ACCA Scraps Online Exams: Is Remote Testing Dead for Professional Certifications?

In a major blow to digital assessment, the world’s largest accounting body, ACCA, is scrapping online exams for most students starting March 2026—admitting it can no longer control sophisticated cheating. What does this mean for the future of professional certifications?

Aadhaar–PAN linking deadline ends today: How to link, penalty and other details

Business, Finance

Missed the Aadhaar–PAN Linking Deadline? Here’s What Happens to Your Money on Jan 1, 2026

The final deadline for Aadhaar PAN linking is today—December 31, 2025. If you haven’t linked yet, your PAN could become inoperative tomorrow, triggering financial penalties and tax complications. Here’s exactly what you need to do—fast.

Happy New Year 2026: 30+ Wishes, images, greetings, quotes and more

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Is Your ‘Happy New Year 2026’ Message Generic? 30+ Unique Wishes to Stand Out

Tired of the same old ‘Happy New Year’ messages? As we close the book on 2025, learn how to craft truly memorable and heartfelt Happy New Year 2026 greetings that will resonate with your loved ones and stand out on social media.

Jerrssis Wadia: Tipped as 'next Travis Head', shipped to Adelaide from Vadodara | Exclusive

Sports, World News

Is Jerrssis Wadia Australia’s Next Big Hitter? The Travis Head Successor from Vadodara

Born in Mumbai, raised in Gujarat, and now tearing up Australia’s domestic circuit—24-year-old Jerrssis Wadia is the explosive new hope for South Australia. After a jaw-dropping 16-ball 34 in the BBL and a stamp of approval from Tim Paine, is this the birth of the ‘next Travis Head’?

'World stands with you, Matto': Damien Martyn in induced coma, battles meningitis

Sports, World News

Damien Martyn in Induced Coma: Cricket World Unites as Ex-Star Fights Life-Threatening Meningitis

The cricket world is rallying behind former Australian batting great Damien Martyn, who is in an induced coma battling a severe case of meningitis. From his iconic 2003 World Cup final knock to this heartbreaking health crisis, here’s everything you need to know.