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Unstop’s World Cup Quiz Festival amps up cricket fever
Mumbai: With the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup just around the corner, the cricket fever is running high across the country. Unstop, a community engagement and hiring platform for students and graduates, has announced an event that will be a delight for cricket lovers – the World’s Biggest Cricket Quiz Festival, a digital contest which will run for 45 days all through the duration of the World Cup.
The digital playground of the quiz will have 45 overs, or daily quizzes, for participants to attempt and win the grand prize. There will be six deliveries, or questions, per quiz. Participants will have the chance to test their cricketing prowess, challenge friends and fellow enthusiasts, and win exciting prizes.
Participants must maintain a streak of playing ten sequential quizzes in order to be eligible to win prizes. On match days for Team India, Unstop will offer two times reward points. Further, before the actual final of the World Cup, Unstop will conduct the Grand Finale of the quiz with the Top 6 participants. The winner of the Grand Finale shall be crowned the Champion of the Quiz and will take home a whopping Rs 1,00,000 prize money. The other finalists will also get attractive cash prizes, as will other players on the global leaderboard.
The World’s Biggest Cricket Quiz Festival promises to be a global phenomenon, with participants from across the world coming together to celebrate the sport’s rich history and vibrant future. Whether you’re a seasoned cricket buff or a novice eager to learn, this quiz is an opportunity to revel in the magic of cricket.
Unstop founder and CEO Ankit Aggarwal, said, “I’ve always enjoyed cricket and the atmosphere during the World Cup is surreal. With a community of young talent who love sports, we at Unstop had to do something to engage them during this World Cup that’s fun and adds value at the same time. We look forward to hosting the quiz and are confident that participants will have one of the best experiences showcasing their knowledge of the game while supporting our men in blue”.
Unstop VP, marketing & growth Alekhya Chakrabarty, added, “The DNA of Unstop is quizzing. With the Cricket World Cup coming back to India after 12 long years, we felt it is natural to combine quizzing with the game to give birth to this competition for our community. The questions are going to be fun and there are going to be googlies aplenty. The 45-day long extravaganza will see continuous engagement for our users off the field while enjoying the on-field action all through the World Cup.’’
Individuals of all ages are eligible to take part in the quiz. All you need to have is a love and passion for cricket!
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SPNI promotes Tavishi Budhiraja to vice president for HR and DEI
Longtime HR leader steps up to drive revenue teams and inclusion agenda
GURUGRAM: Sony Pictures Networks India has elevated Tavishi Budhiraja to vice president, HR business partner for revenue functions and diversity and inclusion, strengthening its people leadership across key business verticals.
In her expanded role, Budhiraja will oversee HR strategy for revenue-facing teams including ad sales across linear and digital, distribution and international business, while continuing to lead the company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Budhiraja has been with the network for over 15 years, rising through the ranks from HR business partner for ad sales to assistant vice president, where she also took on the diversity and inclusion mandate. Her elevation reflects both continuity and a sharper focus on aligning people strategy with business growth.
Prior to joining SPNI, she worked with Reliance Communications as deputy manager, gaining early experience in human resources.
Announcing the move, Budhiraja said she looks forward to deepening impact and strengthening people strategies across teams, while continuing to grow within the organisation.
The promotion comes as media companies increasingly invest in talent and workplace culture to support evolving revenue models and digital expansion, making HR leadership a critical lever for long-term growth.
