Ashoke Mukhopadhay's Novel Highlights Challenges of Kolkata's Gig Workers
A new novel by Ashoke Mukhopadhay sheds light on the struggles faced by gig workers in Kolkata, India. The narrative focuses on Sriman Kundu, an app-based delivery worker, and explores the precarious nature of gig work in the digital age. The novel highlights the lack of rights and protections for these workers, who face financial and health vulnerabilities. This story is set against the backdrop of India's rapidly expanding gig economy, which has sparked debates about fair treatment and compensation for gig workers. 
