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As more people work, and snack, from home, online startups deliver traditional sweets and savouries to your doorstep
Kolhapuri bhadang, Ludhiana badam barfi or Cuttack barohmaja — when you crave a snack from your hometown, browse through The Postcard’s website and you are likely to find it. Founded by two friends in 2015, Bangaluru-based The Postcard works with 400 manufacturers across India, and has 45 products from Tamil Nadu alone. Says Aashish Nichani, co-founder: “We identify local vendors, then our team upskills them, and ensures quality control.”More Related News

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