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Kyoorius Designyatra 2024 brings The Academy of Play
Mumbai: Kyoorius Designyatra, an anti-disciplinary design conference, presented by ZEE5, is all set to make a grand return in Goa on the 26, 27, and 28 of September 2024. The three-day conference continues to champion numerous facets of design – be it architecture, interiors, branding, communication, digital, experiential, graphic, motion, packaging, product, spatial or visual.
This year’s theme, Academy of Play, highlights the importance of playfulness in creativity and design thinking and urges everyone in the design community and fraternity to assess, identify and build on the role of play in the process.
The conference features an exceptional roster of “Professors of Play”, who are set to inspire, stimulate and educate attendees with insights, learnings and tips from their illustrious careers.
Among these distinguished speakers are Malika Favre, the French illustrator known for her bold and minimalistic style; Chip Kidd, the acclaimed graphic designer celebrated for his iconic cover design for Jurassic Park, as well as his memorable designs for Peanuts, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, and Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84; Aaquib Wani, the highly popular talk-of-the-town Indian designer responsible for team India’s kits at the 2024 Olympics and on the international cricket field, amongst various other platitudes; and Nassia Inglessis, the innovative artist and engineer behind transformative interactive installations.
They will be joined by many other industry leaders, including Akanksha Deo Sharma, In-house Designer at IKEA; Amna Elshandaweely, Fashion Designer at Amna Elshandaweely; Eva Cremers, 3D Artist & Animation Director at Eva Cremers; Gianmauro Vella, VP & Head of Design APAC & AMESA; Habibeh Madjdabadi, Architect/Owner at HABIBEH MADJDABADI Architecture Studio; Johannes Torpe, Interior Designer, Product Designer, Furniture Designer, Industrial Designer, & Architect at Johannes Torpe Studios; Kaja Solgaard Dahl, Stone Sculptures and Product Design at Atelier Kaja Dahl; Kimya Gandhi, Typeface Designer at Mota Italic; Mark Williams and Joe Weir, Founders and Creative Directors at That Thing; Matt Alagiah, Editor-in-Chief at It’s Nice That; Moritz Waldemeyer and Nazanin Farahbod, Product Designer and Co-Founder at Studio Waldemeyer; Paul Cocksedge, Artist & Designer at Paul Cocksedge Studio; Rob Keller, Typeface Designer & Artist at Mota Italic; Somnath Bhatt, Designer, Artist, and Writer; Tanu Sinha, Head Of Design at PepsiCo India & South Asia; Wade Jeffree and Leta Sobierajski, Designer and Art Director at Wade and Leta and many others.
Kyoorius founder and CEO Rajesh Kejriwal shared his vision for this year’s theme saying, “At Kyoorius Designyatra 2024, the goal is to explore the role of play. In the Academy of Play, we’ll hear stories from top industry players and learn tips and tricks to improve our creative processes. ‘Play better’ is our mantra, and with our amazing Professors of Play, the conference will bring this theme to life.”
Kyoorius Designyatra 2024 promises to be an unmissable event for anyone passionate about design. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions, workshops, and networking events, fostering a collaborative and enriching environment. The conference will conclude with the 2024 Kyoorius Design Awards Night, featuring the 2024 Kyoorius Young Blood Awards, celebrating emerging talent in the industry.
For more information and to enrol, please visit designyatra.com.
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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.
