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Spelling B: ‘Batman’ to help you study
MUMBAI: Now, the caped crusader will help you in your studies. Spelling, adding, problem solving, among other activities, will be more fun for kids, in the six to eight year age group, with Batman.
Because American electronics company VTech, which creates Electronic Learning Products (ELP), is coming to Gotham City with a new VSmile game Smartridge.
This is based on The Batman, the animated series, from Warner Bros Animation.
VTech signed a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC Comics to feature the Caped Crusader in a VSmile Smartridge for use with VTech’s award-winning VSmile TV Learning System and VSmile Pocket.
With Batman as their guide, children will engage in various fun, developmental activities that immerse them in a complete video game experience, while practicing the subjects they’re learning in school, including spelling, reading, math and problem solving.
VTech Electronics North America president William To says, “VTech is committed to creating electronic learning products that engage, educate and entertain children. Batman is a character that kids aspire to be. He is a self-made super hero whose attributes are a perfect fit with our product features and goals.”
VTech’s product puts kids in the middle of the action in Gotham City as Batman uses his unique combination of intelligence, technology and gadgetry to fight crime.
The VSmile TV Learning System combines a video game platform and educational content in a system that connects directly to the TV. Children navigate each game by using a handheld joystick with oversized buttons.
Building on last year’s successful debut of the award-winning VSmile TV Learning System, VTech recently announced the addition of the VSmile Pocket and 15 new Smartridges to the VSmile library for 2005.
VSmile Pocket, a handheld educational video game system for children aged 5+, offers high definition video gaming in an easy-to-hold, portable system.
The VSmile Smartridge library, has 25 titles and is compatible with both the VSmile TV Learning System and the VSmile Pocket.
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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.
