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Anthropic names Irina Ghose managing director for India
CALIFORNIA: Anthropic has appointed Irina Ghose as managing director for India, underlining the artificial intelligence start-up’s intent to deepen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing technology markets.
Ghose joins Anthropic after a 24-year career at Microsoft, most recently serving as managing director of its India business, a role she held for two years before stepping down in December 2025. Her appointment comes as global AI firms race to secure leadership, talent and customers in India.
Backed by Google and Amazon, Anthropic plans to open its first India office in Bengaluru in early 2026. India is already the company’s second-largest market for its AI chatbot Claude, with usage driven largely by technical and developer-focused applications such as programming.
With more than a billion internet users and rapidly rising enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence, India has become a critical battleground for global technology companies seeking scale, data and long-term growth.
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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.
