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Times Internet announces strategic partnership with Electus Digital
MUMBAI: Times Internet (TIL), a digital product company and the digital arm of India’s largest media conglomerate, The Times of India Group, has added another partnership to its Times Global Partners (TGP) portfolio by inking a deal with Electus Digital, the digital creative and distribution arm of Electus. The strategic partnership for India includes Electus Digital websites CollegeHumor.com, Dorkly.com and WatchLOUD.com. The alliance was brokered by TGP, who will be responsible for growth and monetization of the three Electus Digital websites sites in India as part of the deal.
“We are pleased to join forces with the immensely creative and high-energy team at Electus Digital,” said Puneet Singhvi, Business Head, Times Global Partners, of the alliance. “CollegeHumor, Dorkly and WatchLOUD are great lifestyle properties and we look forward to building a strong presence for these websites in India and helping advertisers reach out to this young audience through video and display opportunities.”
“The international reach of our digital brands has continued to benefit from our success in the US,” said Shane Rahmani Vice President, Corporate Development of Electus & General Manager of CollegeHumor.com. “Already the number one most-visited comedy network online and the number one most-viewed YouTube comedy channel, we’re thrilled to team up with Times Internet as we elevate our portfolio of brands to new heights in India.”
A business unit of TIL, TGP partners with global digital companies across publishing, product and platform to help them launch and grow in India, APAC & ME. TGP has already rolled out the Indian editions of AskMen, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, TechRadar, Remodelista, ReadWrite, Business Insider & IGN and has tied up recently with Huffington Post and Advertising age for their India edition.
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
