Bhubaneswar, Dec. 11 -- Every once in a while, a story emerges that cuts through the noise of everyday life, a reminder of how grit, opportunity and determination can completely transform a person's destiny. Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has shared one such heartwarming tale: the journey of a fourth-year design student who once picked products at a Blinkit dark store and is now preparing to join Zomato's design team.

Goyal posted a screenshot of a message sent by Atharv Singh, who revealed how financial struggles pushed him into gig work. With no support from home and tuition fees piling up, Atharv found himself unable to make ends meet. That's when an Instagram advertisement for Blinkit hiring caught his eye, an opportunity he says changed...