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Now, get great deals while watching videos on KIKO TV
MUMBAI: Short video viewing app KIKO TV has launched new features on the app as part of its festive offering to users. The app, which debuted a few months ago amid the pandemic, is kickstarting the festive season early with its latest features.
“Deal of the Day” discount feature will allow registered users of the app to have access to hundreds of deals till Diwali. Currently, KIKO TV has signed up more than 50 merchants on the app. Products that have been added include electronics, household goods, personal care as well as health and beauty products. Limited products are available at up to 90 per cent off their retail price in lightning deals. Additionally, users can use the in-app currency coins to get an even higher discount on selected products.
The live-streaming feature lets users of KIKO TV have live interaction within the app with vendors across India. This service allows sellers to push their live feeds across all social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. The app is all set to bring in amazing discounts from vendors on the products which are in high demand.
KIKO TV CSO Neeta Chawla said, “The initial response to our new features which we launched a few weeks back has been exhilarating, and with the festive season settling in, we realised that it is time again to provide users what they ask for. This year has been challenging for all, and with these discounts we look forward to bringing in some cheer and optimism for our users. We hope our users will make use of the deals available and shop their hearts out.”
“Also, with short format apps now being the go-to place for quick entertainment, these new features ensure app stickiness and user loyalty. We are planning to launch some more features in the coming month to increase our offerings,” she further added.
Last month, KIKO TV launched in-app shopping while browsing videos and in-app games for users to earn more loyalty points. The app is available on both Android and iOS and the app has crossed 120,000 downloads since its launch, with a weekly increase in the active users by 20 per cent.
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Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year.
The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour.
Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny.
Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite.
The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage.
The title itself signals resilience. “Still Alive” is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set.
With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
