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Tanya Balsara pledges to help 8.8 million Indians with vision loss go digital
MUMBAI: What began as one woman’s personal transformation has blossomed into a nationwide movement. Tanya Balsara, herself visually impaired, inaugurated her 16th computer training centre in Jodhpur last week, bringing her vision of universal digital literacy for blind Indians one step closer to reality.
“Nothing is more enabling, empowering and liberating than computer literacy for the blind,” Balsara declared at the 14th convocation ceremony. “Once you’re computer literate, you’re almost as active as a person with eyesight.”
Her words carry weight. Having personally taught 300 blind students and helped them secure public sector jobs, Balsara knows first-hand how technology can level the playing field. Now, she’s asking everyone to spread the word to India’s 8.8 million visually impaired citizens.
The centres, operating under Madison Resource Foundation (the CSR arm of Madison World), span from Gujarat to Jharkhand. Six facilities dot Gujarat alone, whilst others serve communities in Katni, Narmadapuram, Gaya, and beyond. All offer free computer education alongside English language training, personality development and accessibility testing.
At the convocation, chief guest Preetham Sunkavally exemplified what’s possible. The IIM Ahmedabad graduate told students not to “make a big thing” of their disability. “Set your mind on some goals and pursue them relentlessly,” he urged.
Madison World chairman Sam Balsara, called computer literacy “the most liberating and beneficial act” anyone could offer the blind. Having witnessed his daughter Tanya’s transformation, he’s committed Madison’s resources to the cause.
The message is simple: in today’s digital age, blindness need not be a barrier. With the right tools and training, anything is possible.
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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.
