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Timezone launches new venue and Play ‘N’ Learn makes its debut in Mumbai
MUMBAI: The Entertainment and Education Group (TEEG) – an Australian-based family entertainment provider has launched two new venues: Timezone and Play ‘N’ Learn in Mumbai.
With the launch of the new venue, the total number of venues Timezone has now is 55 all across the country. The new Timezone venue is spread across 5,000 square feet with its modern contemporary design. It is an entertainment destination for families and millennials. The latest arcade games include the Best of VR, Mission Impossible, Asphalt 9, Elevator Invasion, and Dark Mars city – many of which are being launched for the first time in India. More than 50 arcade games are in the venue and rewards wait for players in the Timezone Prize Shop.
Meanwhile, Play ’N’ Learn has debuted in Mumbai at Oberoi Mall. This new format has been designed by Singapore education experts to create multidimensional learning for kids in their crucial formative years (2-6-years) that will help them get a head start in life.
The active play equipment at Play ‘N’ Learn is designed with the help of an occupational therapist to target key motor skills. The format’s Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (Steam) programmes incorporate active components into every session – to educate the mind and the body, all in a fun and engaging manner. This new format introduces concepts like Active Play, Edu-fun sessions, and the Multiple Intelligences Developmental Assessment Scales (Midas) system that helps identify and understand each child’s natural learning style – called ‘smarts’, where parents can learn more about their child’s score.
Timezone Entertainment CEO Abbas Jabalpurwala said, “We are excited to launch Timezone and Play ‘N’ Learn in Mumbai’s Oberoi Mall. These venues not only come as a welcomed relief for families who have been home-bound for the past two years but are set to bring a host of fun activities that will enable guests to reconnect and bond, making fun memories together. Both these venues have been designed with extreme precision, following international standards of quality and safety norms ensuring high-energy, low-stress experiences that cater to young and old alike.”
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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.
