Two time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker faced backlash after an NRAI event reportedly asked her about 15 year old cricket talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Critics said the comparison undermined her sporting achievements. Bhaker responded calmly, stressing that young athletes need strong mentorship and the right environment to grow, not unfair framing.
The National Restaurants Association of India is again clashing with Swiggy and Zomato, this time over their quick-food café formats built around delivery partners that can prepare and serve in as little as 10 minutes. NRAI claims these concepts harm dining standards and local restaurants, while platforms push speed and scale. The next phase could reshape India’s restaurant ecosystem fast.
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