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Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan lifts stakes with private jet grand prize
MUMBAI: JioStar has taken its popular predict-and-win contest Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan to cruising altitude, unveiling a private jet journey as its newest showstopper prize. The free-to-play game, presented by global travel app Skyscanner during South Africa’s tour of India, now offers one viewer the chance to swap the sofa for a sky-high getaway.
The prize reveal arrived with a playful promo featuring Navjot Singh Sidhu, who stars in a tongue-in-cheek clip that drives home the idea that anyone can strike it lucky on Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan. The contest runs on every match day across the ODI and T20I series, making predictions as much a part of the action as the cricket itself.
Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan has already carved out a loyal following since launch, clocking more than four billion plays and attracting over 150 million unique users on the Jeeto tab on JioHotstar. The format is simple: viewers watch the match in portrait mode, tap on the Jeeto tab and answer a fresh question before every over. Four options, one pick and the chance to walk away with a private jet ride by the end of the tour.
Alongside the jet-setter jackpot, fans can also win travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 from a leading online travel agency, plus a selection of discount vouchers from well-loved technology and lifestyle brands.
“Gamification is changing the way fans experience live sport. Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan gives everyone a space to join in whether or not they follow cricket closely. This prize is not only the stuff of dreams but a reminder of how JioStar is refreshing the way sport is enjoyed,” said former India cricketer and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu.
From cars and motorcycles to gold and lifestyle vouchers, JioStar has been steadily upping the reward roster. With its rapidly expanding user base, Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan is fast becoming India’s favourite playground for second-screen thrills.
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X launches XChat messaging app on iOS with calls and encryption
Standalone app marks shift from “everything app” vision, adds E2E messaging.
MUMBAI: From one big app to many small chats, X seems to be splitting its ambitions. X has rolled out its standalone messaging app, XChat, to iOS users, opening up a new front in its evolving product strategy. The app allows users to connect with existing X contacts through private and group messages, file sharing, as well as audio and video calls. The launch follows a limited beta phase, where the platform tested the product with a smaller user base to refine the experience. Now available publicly, XChat marks a notable pivot from earlier ambitions championed by Elon Musk to turn X into a single “everything app” combining messaging, payments, commerce and more.
Instead, the company under xAI ownership and backed by SpaceX appears to be building a suite of standalone applications, each targeting specific use cases while expanding its broader ecosystem.
At launch, XChat includes end-to-end encrypted messaging, PIN-based access, disappearing messages, and features such as message editing, deletion for all participants, and screenshot blocking. The company has also said the app is free from advertisements and tracking mechanisms, positioning it as a privacy-first alternative in a crowded messaging space.
However, security claims around the platform are likely to face scrutiny. Earlier iterations of XChat drew criticism from experts who argued it fell short of established encrypted platforms like Signal. With the wider rollout, the app is expected to undergo fresh evaluation to assess whether those concerns have been addressed.
Beyond messaging, XChat will also house X’s Communities feature, which is being discontinued on the main platform due to low usage and spam concerns. Migrating these users could provide an early boost to adoption, effectively turning XChat into both a communication and community hub.
The move underscores a broader recalibration at X less about cramming everything into one app, and more about spreading bets across multiple touchpoints, one message at a time.
