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Sadhana App crosses 1 million downloads with global spiritual appeal
MUMBAI: In a scroll-happy world chasing dopamine hits, one app is helping users pause and chant. The Sadhana App, a global frontrunner in the fast-growing Faith-Tech space, has quietly become the spiritual go-to for seekers across the world crossing 1 million downloads, boasting 1.7 lakh monthly active users, and racking up over 20,000 glowing reviews with an impressive 4.8-star global rating.
Developed by the Vedic Sadhana Foundation, the app doesn’t just serve up spiritual content; it’s a full-fledged personal trainer for the soul, designed to make authentic Vedic practices accessible, interactive, and transformational. Think of it as Duolingo meets Dharma with a Sanskrit soundtrack.
Unlike traditional apps that offer passive audio or sermon snippets, Sadhana empowers users to engage in guided mantras, rituals, and immersive spiritual tools. Users report everything from reduced stress and improved focus to a renewed connection with India’s Vedic heritage, all through the ancient discipline of daily sadhana.
“This milestone is not just about numbers, it’s about a new kind of awakening,” said Vedic Sadhana Foundation CEO Priyanka Om Anand. “Today’s seekers aren’t content being preached to they want to participate, to experience, to transform. And that’s exactly what sadhana delivers.”
And the journey isn’t slowing down. In April 2025, the Foundation launched the Tantra Sadhana App, a first-of-its-kind platform offering rare guided practices from the powerful Das Mahavidya tradition. With thousands already tuning in, it’s clear that the demand for esoteric yet authentic spiritual content is growing fast.
Looking ahead, the Sadhana ecosystem is gearing up for further expansion with new features, offerings, and apps on the horizon, all designed to bring timeless Vedic wisdom into the pockets of today’s digitally connected souls.
In a world of fleeting feeds and endless noise, Sadhana offers a pause button for the spirit, a daily ritual for anyone ready to swap mindless scrolling for mindful soul-searching.
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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.
