Dabbawalas

Dabbawalas allowed in Mumbai local trains as Maharashtra extends lockdown till October 31

Mumbai’s famed ‘Dabbawalas’ have been allowed to offer tiffin  services in local trains even as the Maharashtra government has extended the coronavirus lockdown till October 31. The Maharashtra government had on Wednesday extended the lockdown imposed to contain the COVID-19 spread till October 31.

Oct 01, 2020, 07:54 AM IST

With no work, Mumbai's famed dabbawalas seek financial help during COVID-19 lockdown

With no work these days, the dabbawalas are facing an acute financial crunch in running their business and sought financial help from people and the state government.

Apr 09, 2020, 14:40 PM IST

Mumbai's iconic Dabbawalas to join Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's Ayodhya march

A team of Dabbawalas will join Sena's 'Chalo Ayodhya' march on November 25.

Nov 13, 2018, 16:22 PM IST

'Dabbawalas' celebrate Royal Wedding, distribute sweets to patients

The Dabbawalas association also sent a pair of traditional Maharashtrian attire for the bride and groom with the help of the consulate.

May 20, 2018, 00:13 AM IST

Mumbai's iconic dabbawalas bye-bye to cycles for more efficient delivery system

Motorbikes also help conserve physical energy, say the dabbawalas. 

Mar 24, 2018, 07:43 AM IST