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Brut India’s ‘Brut Indian Squad’ set to shine at 77th Festival De Cannes
Mumbai: Brut India unveils ‘Brut Indian Squad’, a ground-breaking initiative for Indian content creators, offering them the highly coveted stage of entertainment on the global platform Festival de Cannes. This pioneering campaign by Brut India underscores the unequivocal rise of the Creator Economy and its undeniable ascendancy, by tapping into the diverse cultures and voices that define our nation. The Brut Indian Squad includes a rich tapestry of talents such as Ayush Mehra, Namita Thapar, Viraj Ghelani, RJ Karishma, Ankush Bahuguna, Sanjyot Keer, Raj Shamani, Vishnu Kaushal, Sharan Hegde, Aastha Shah, Nancy Tyagi, who will represent India at the upcoming Festival de Cannes.
Additionally global pop sensation King from India will also be making his Festival De Cannes Debut this year.
As the official partner of Festival de Cannes Brut India, year-on-year has been at the forefront of showcasing the country’s best and most popular creators, successfully spotlighting the growing creator’s economy. This year ‘Brut Indian Squad’ has been curated to create a diverse stream of storytelling with our creators with unique stories and life journeys.
Commenting on the announcement, Brut India VP & editor-in-chief Mehak Kasbekar said, “Brut India is proud to bridge the gap between the film and digital industries by providing Indian influencers a prestigious international platform to create an unprecedented impact and unlocking vast opportunities. It gives us immense pleasure to bring a kaleidoscope of India’s diversity to Cannes with these talented creators with unique regional backgrounds on the international stage.”
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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.
