New Delhi, April 20 -- Salman Saleem, whose LinkedIn bio defines him as Creative Head at the Vibes Network, turned a delivery agent for a day and asserted that it "completely changed the way he looks at work, value, and dignity." Saleem has shared a powerful account of what it really feels like to be the man on the scooter delivering your urgent grocery order in 10 minutes or less on social media. His story reveals an uncomfortable truth: "Untouchability is not only limited to caste."

"As I collected my order and raced to deliver it, braving the heat and chaotic traffic, I realised this job isn't just about speed. It's about being invisible. It's about being looked down upon." While the app may call them "delivery partners," society ofte...