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Power women unite for the launch of Dr. Shamoly Khera’s book ‘Letters to Daughters of Tomorrow’
Mumbai: The official launch of the inspiring book ‘Letters To Daughters of Tomorrow’ by Dr Shamoly Khera, published by Rupa Publications, featured an engaging panel and captivating discussions with influential women. On the panel were – Indian journalist Barkha Dutt, actor Kirti Kulhari, media industry executive Megha Tata and author of the book herself Dr Shamoly Khera.
The panel moderated by Barkha Dutt uncovered several themes of the book – from why there are lesser working women in India to how women can break stereotypes. ‘Letters to Daughters of Tomorrow’ within two months of its release has achieved number two position in the category of success and society & social sciences.
Dr Shamoly Khera shared, her motivation to write the book was the shocking discovery that number of women in India gaining formal education had increased, but the women in workforce had alarmingly declined. Actor Kirti Kulhari known for her bold portrayal of characters in films like Pink, Mission Mangal, Uri, Blackmail and OTT series like Four More Shots Please shared how being a woman has only empowered her in the Bollywood industry. Megha Tata, who has led teams at Discovery, Star and HBO amongst others, spoke about how we can strike positive conversations around women bosses and set new examples. Padmashri recipient and Mojo Story founder editor Barkha Dutt praised the book for raising crucial conversations around girls’ financial independence. The discussion encouraged interaction from both women and men in the audience who agreed with the panellists’ views on women’s battles against stereotypes.
Dr Shamoly Khera is an international television presenter and joint managing director at One Take Media. She was named Times Most Influential Personality in 2021 for her debut book ‘Bedazzle’ as the Emerging Author of the Year`. The book explores the journey of modern Indian women, amidst contradictory Indian culture, and is a culmination of countless hours of research on how women in India can thrive more. ‘Letters to Daughters of Tomorrow’ is available across all leading bookstores in India and on Amazon online bookstore.
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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.
