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IPL 2022: Amazon Alexa unveils new feature of live commentary
Mumbai: With IPL 2022 happening in full swing, cricket fever is on everyone’s mind. Amazon Alexa too joined the fervour with a new feature of live commentary. Users can ask a variety of questions to Alexa about live match updates.
From match schedules to information about the participating teams and player stats, Alexa has answers to all of these questions and more. Here are a few things that you can ask Alexa:
Participating teams
With the shuffle in the players and the addition of new teams, it really becomes difficult to keep track of who is playing for which team this season. Well, worry not, Alexa’s got you. Just say, “Alexa, what teams are playing tomorrow?” or ask “Alexa, who is the captain of RCB?” and you will have this information delivered to you within seconds.
Match schedule
Keeping a track of your favorite team’s match schedule just got easier. A simple “Alexa, चेन्नई का मैच कब है” or “Alexa, Mumbai Indians match schedule” will ensure that you never miss watching your favorite team in action.
Team and player stats
It is always nice to have the stats of your favorite team and players handy to help you understand and predict the game better. Just ask, “Alexa, what is KKR’s rank?”, “Alexa, CSK का highest total क्या है?”, “Alexa, विराट कोहली ने कितने रन बनाए?” and your questions will be answered.
Live Match details
To get live updates of the match, just ask “Alexa, who won the toss?”, “Alexa, what is the score?” or “Alexa, क्रिकेट स्कोर बताओ.” If you are looking for the score of a specific team, then try “Alexa, what is Mumbai’s score?” or “Alexa, दिल्ली Capitals का score क्या है?”
Post-match details
Once the match is complete you can ask your Alexa Built-in device for information about the man of the match and the leading run-scorer and wicket-taker. Just say “Alexa, who was the man of the match?” or “Alexa, सबसे ज़्यादा wicket किस player ने लिए?” to know more.
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Instamart partners with Kalyan Jewellers for Gold Rate Protection this Akshaya Tritiya
Quick commerce platform lets customers lock in gold prices and pay the lower rate on delivery day.
MUMBAI: Instamart has found a golden way to take the stress out of festive buying by letting customers lock today’s rate and still benefit if prices fall. India’s pioneering quick commerce platform has teamed up with Kalyan Jewellers to introduce Gold Rate Protection, a first-of-its-kind feature for Akshaya Tritiya. Customers can now pre-book BIS hallmarked gold coins on the Instamart app between 10 and 16 April 2026 by paying just 5 per cent advance (starting from Rs 500 for a 0.5 gm coin) and take delivery on 19 April.
On the delivery day (between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM IST), buyers will pay the lower of the two prices, the rate locked at pre-booking or the market rate on delivery day. As an added festive bonus, all pre-book customers will receive a free silver coin from Kalyan Jewellers.
Arjun Choudhary, VP Growth at Instamart, said the feature was designed to give consumers greater confidence during the auspicious occasion. “By allowing users to secure a price in advance while still benefiting from any price drops, we strive to offer strong overall value,” he noted.
Kalyan Jewellers, executive director Ramesh Kalyanaraman added, “Gold rate protection has been a preferred feature across our retail showrooms. With Instamart, we are extending this convenience for the first time to a quick commerce platform.”
Last year, Instamart witnessed a surge of over 500 per cent in gold and silver coin sales on Akshaya Tritiya compared to Dhanteras, highlighting the growing trust in quick commerce for culturally significant purchases.
This initiative underscores Instamart’s continued push beyond everyday essentials, positioning the platform as a reliable destination for meaningful, occasion-led buys delivered with speed and trust.
This Akshaya Tritiya, Instamart and Kalyan Jewellers have made buying gold not just auspicious, but also refreshingly smart proving that even in the world of quick commerce, some things are worth the wait (and the protection).
