{
  "id": 1912063,
  "title": "Zepto’s alleged 20-kg internship rule sparks gender bias row, debate online",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/zeptos-alleged-20-kg-internship-rule-sparks-gender-bias-row-debate",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T08:31:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/zeptos-alleged-20-kg-internship-rule-sparks-gender-bias-row-when-does-a-job-requirement-cross-the-line/articleshow/133342269.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The alleged Zepto internship advertisement has triggered a debate over gender, physical requirements and fairness in campus hiring. The purported notice, offering Rs 20,000 monthly, reportedly sought male students while requiring candidates to lift 20 kg and stand for 10–12 hours. As questions mount over the role’s authenticity, the controversy highlights concerns surrounding transparent and…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}