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Batman Day 2024 celebrates DC’s Dark Knight with global fan activations
Mumbai: On 21 September 2024, fans worldwide will unite to celebrate Batman Day 2024, honouring one of the most iconic superheroes in history. Batman’s story of grit, determination, and intelligence, first introduced in Detective Comics #27 in 1939, continues to captivate generations. Warner Bros. Discovery and DC have organised an exciting lineup of activities, content, and exclusive products to make this year’s Batman Day unforgettable.
Warner Bros. Discovery Networks
Cartoon Network will broadcast special Batman-themed episodes of “Teen Titans Go!” on Batman Day to inspire a new generation of young fans across India.
Batman Day Experiences
Warner Bros. Discovery will light up the Bat Signal in cities worldwide, including Mumbai at WeWork Enam Sambhav, BKC as part of the Batman Day tradition. Fans in Rio de Janeiro, Guangzhou, London, São Paulo, Tokyo, and Milan will also witness this striking tribute to DC’s Dark Knight. Fans in India can join the celebrations online, with Discovery India, Animal Planet India, Cartoon Network India, and TLC India leading the charge across social media platforms.
Batman Comic Books
At participating comic book stores, fans can grab exclusive Batman titles, including *Joker: The World, an 184-page anthology featuring creative teams from 13 countries. Additionally, DC will release a special Batman Day Deluxe Edition of Batman: The Long Halloween and debut Batman: The Last Halloween, a tribute to artist Tim Sale.
Batman Day Products
Fans at home can preorder the Batman 85 Anniversary Collection, a 4K UHD set of 10 animated films, available from September 10. Spin Master will also release new Batman action figures and a replica Batmobile Tumbler RC. Additionally, Crocs will launch a limited-edition Batman-themed collection on September 16, complete with exclusive Batmobile Classic Clogs and Jibbitz™ charms.
For more details on upcoming Batman Day 2024 activities, visit the official Batman hub at [dc.com/batman](https://www.dc.com/batman).
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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.
