Bengaluru-based quick commerce platform&nbsp;Zepto came under intense firing after one of its customers took to social media to highlight an inappropriate and unsolicited notification sent to her from their application.

The notification under question stated, “I miss you, Pallavi. Says i-Pill emergency contraceptive pill." This message was followed by three teary-eyed emoticons. The customer Pallavi Pareek found the notification distasteful.

Taking to LinkedIn, Pallavi wrote, “Dear Zepto and Zepto Cares team, so many things are wrong about this.” 
 
“I have never ordered an emergency pill from you. Even if I did, you should know that this is not something that should be missing me or I should be missing it.”

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“You want me to have a need for taking an emergency contraceptive? But most importantly, why am I getting this when this order has never been placed with you?” she added.

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"Messaging is right only if it is sensitive or humorous or has some logic to it. I draw a line when your notifications are flirty or trying to be sleazy cheesy. But this is a little too much," Pallavi stated.

<h2>Here's how Zepto reacted to Pallavi's post</h2>

Reacting to the uproar, Zepto replied to Pallavi's post with an apology.

“Hey Pallavi, we messed up, and we're truly sorry. We understand how thoughtless and potentially harmful this was,” stated the company.&nbsp;

"Please know we've taken immediate action: Corrected the issue; Updated our processes; and Retrained our team. This mistake won't happen again," it added.

<h2>Here's how social media reacted to the controversy</h2>

The post shared by Pallavi led to an uproar on social media.

“100% agree Pallavi Pareek. This is the challenge that happens when companies rely solely on AI. All brands need to have a human presence to monitor this!.” said one user.&nbsp;

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“How could this happen? Companies need better training!” another user stated.&nbsp;

“I can't believe they thought this was okay!” said a third user.&nbsp;

“Thank you for speaking up; we need more awareness around these issues,” wrote a fourth user.

(With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru-based quick commerce platform Zepto came under intense firing after one of its customers took to social media to highlight an inappropriate and unsolicited notification sent to her from their application.

Bengaluru-based quick commerce platform Zepto came under intense firing after one of its customers took to social media to highlight an inappropriate and unsolicited notification sent to her from their application. The notification under question stated, “I miss you, Pallavi. Says i-Pill emergency contraceptive pill." This message was followed by three teary-eyed emoticons. The customer Pallavi Pareek found the notification distasteful. Taking to LinkedIn, Pallavi wrote, “Dear Zepto and Zepto Cares team, so many things are wrong about this.” “I have never ordered an emergency pill from you. Even if I did, you should know that this is not something that should be missing me or I should be missing it.” Also Read: Zomato CEO denied access to lift as 'delivery boy' in THIS posh mall of India's national capital “You want me to have a need for taking an emergency contraceptive? But most importantly, why am I getting this when this order has never been placed with you?” she added. × "Messaging is right only if it is sensitive or humorous or has some logic to it. I draw a line when your notifications are flirty or trying to be sleazy cheesy. But this is a little too much," Pallavi stated. Here's how Zepto reacted to Pallavi's post Reacting to the uproar, Zepto replied to Pallavi's post with an apology. “Hey Pallavi, we messed up, and we're truly sorry. We understand how thoughtless and potentially harmful this was,” stated the company. "Please know we've taken immediate action: Corrected the issue; Updated our processes; and Retrained our team. This mistake won't happen again," it added. Here's how social media reacted to the controversy The post shared by Pallavi led to an uproar on social media. “100% agree Pallavi Pareek. This is the challenge that happens when companies rely solely on AI. All brands need to have a human presence to monitor this!.” said one user. Also Read: Man shows how much hard work is put in to earn ₹20 as Zomato delivery executive “How could this happen? Companies need better training!” another user stated. “I can't believe they thought this was okay!” said a third user. “Thank you for speaking up; we need more awareness around these issues,” wrote a fourth user. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Delhi high court on Wednesday put on hold the operation of a CBSE notification laying down eligibility conditions, including upper age limit of 25 years and 30 years for general and reserved categories respectively, to apply for MBBS course.

The order was passed by a bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Chander Shekhar on several petitions moved by medical aspirants who are aggrieved by various other eligibility norms which bar them from applying for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG for which the last date for submitting the application is on 9 March.

Under the CBSE notification, candidates who have studied in open school, students who have had biology as an additional subject, those who have taken more than two years to complete their 11th and 12th and students who have studied privately were not eligible to apply for the exam.

The court, while passing its interim order, made it clear that while the candidates are allowed to submit their application for the entrance exam, it does not mean that they can sit for it.

The bench also said students from open school or those who have studied privately should belong to a recognised board in order to apply for the exam. The court said the interim order will continue till the next date of hearing on 6 April.

The Delhi high court in its interim order also made it clear that while the candidates are allowed to submit their application for the NEET, it does not mean that they can sit for it

The Delhi high court on Wednesday put on hold the operation of a CBSE notification laying down eligibility conditions, including upper age limit of 25 years and 30 years for general and reserved categories respectively, to apply for MBBS course. The order was passed by a bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Chander Shekhar on several petitions moved by medical aspirants who are aggrieved by various other eligibility norms which bar them from applying for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG for which the last date for submitting the application is on 9 March. Under the CBSE notification, candidates who have studied in open school, students who have had biology as an additional subject, those who have taken more than two years to complete their 11th and 12th and students who have studied privately were not eligible to apply for the exam. The court, while passing its interim order, made it clear that while the candidates are allowed to submit their application for the entrance exam, it does not mean that they can sit for it. The bench also said students from open school or those who have studied privately should belong to a recognised board in order to apply for the exam. The court said the interim order will continue till the next date of hearing on 6 April.

Delhi High Court stays CBSE notification on eligibility norms for NEET

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