Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing
Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.
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Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.
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