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Mumbai Comic Con 2024: The pop culture celebration is back on 20 and 21 April
Mumbai: Prepare to step into a world where fantasy meets reality with Comic Con India, the largest pop culture extravaganza in the subcontinent, which is set to make waves in Mumbai. Get ready for an extraordinary weekend filled with excitement and fun as the best weekend of the year makes its highly anticipated return to the city. Anime, gaming, and pop-culture lovers are set to expect an exhilarating experience like never before.
Maruti Suzuki Arena presents Mumbai Comic Con 2024, powered by Crunchyroll, which will see every attendee receive an exclusive copy of Dragon Ball- Z Vol 1 comic book along with a Limited Edition DC Comics Batman Poster & a commemorative Comic Con India swag Bag. The event is all set to showcase comics in a big way with a slew of upcoming publishing houses/Indian artists like Indusverse, Yali Dreams Creations, Sufi Comics, Prasad Bhat, Lilorosh, Acid Toad, Garbage Bin, Corporat comics, Bullseye Press, Bakarmax, Art of SAVIO, and Abhijeet Kini and many more along with Eisner Award winning International artists Guy Delisel and Jason Loo will be gracing the event and will be available for fan meet and greet on both days!
On the 20 and 21 of April 2024, the most-awaited event will have daily tournaments, Esports, and popular streamers and gaming experiences among many other exciting activities for all attendees.
Comic Con India will offer panels and exclusive sessions featuring renowned names such as Demon Slayer voice artists Natsuki Hanae and Yuma Takahashi by Crunchyroll, Amar Chitra Katha, Raj Comics, Hallubol, Bakarmax, Corporat, and leading Indian & International creators. Along with a special stand-up performance by the popular Rohan Joshi & Sahil Shah and Harsh Gujral, followed by some electrifying performances by DJ Kazu, MC Altaf, Shah Rule, Geek Fruit, everyone’s childhood favourite Artist Guy Rob, and many more, on the mainstage. While Mumbai attendees will get a chance to witness captivating experiences with Maruti Suzuki Arena, Crunchyroll, and Mumbai’s Biggest Comic Book Store by Penguin Random House India and Bandai Namco Zone. The event will urge pop culture geeks to go shopping with brands like Celio, Bonkers Corner, Red Wolf, Bewakoof.com, and many more.
Key Event Partners include brands such as CELIO, HDFC, Comedy Central, OnePlus, PepsiCo & VH1.
Speaking about the thrilling weekend celebration, Comic Con India founder Jatin Varma said, “Comic Con is back in Mumbai! We cannot wait to host some of the most passionate fans of the country again. This is our biggest show in the city yet, showcasing the best of Indian comics, fan experiences, cosplay, gaming, geeky shopping and so much more. We look forward to welcoming Mumbaikars.. back to witness this immersive and larger-than-life weekend with us”
Book your passes for Mumbai Comic Con 2024, 20 and 21 April at Jio World Convention Center, BKC. Daily Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM. Passes are available on www.comiccon.in & Book My Show. Website link: www.comicconindia.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.
