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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.
What happened
According to BBC News’s source item, 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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- Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearingBBC News - 2026-05-29T23:04:40+00:00
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