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Travelxp series gives America a new angle
MUMBAI: Forget bucket lists and picture perfect itineraries. Travelxp’s new original series, 50 States, asks viewers to trade postcards for perspective as it sets out to rediscover America one honest moment at a time.
Premiering on 22 November, the series is hosted by Iona, a Boston native who steers clear of the usual tourist trails. Instead of chasing must-see spots, she lets the country reveal itself slowly, through everyday encounters, imperfect moments and the kind of conversations that only happen when the camera stops performing.
50 States is built on a simple idea, to understand a place, begin with your own. The show strips away scripts and staging, capturing the small details that often say more about a place than its biggest landmarks. It is less about movement and more about meaning, offering a gentle, unhurried look at the lives and stories that shape modern America.
The journey opens in Florida, a state known for never doing anything halfway. Rather than racing through highlights, the series takes time to observe the quiet, the colourful, the contradictory and the wonderfully ordinary. It is Florida as lived, not packaged.
“Most shows show America,” says Travelxp content strategist Puja Gokarn. “We wanted to feel it, the humour, the food, the rhythm, the road. The small details you only discover when the camera isn’t waiting for a monument.”
Iona adds, “It’s been special to showcase my country through a local lens. Florida captures the mix of culture, nature and character that make the U.S. so unique. I wanted to share the America I know, shaped by the everyday people who make it feel alive.”
Travelxp, now available in more than 118 countries and 25 languages, is known for its immersive, lived in storytelling. With 50 States, the brand nudges audiences to slow down and listen to the places they visit.
In a world obsessed with quick clips and glossy frames, the series offers something rarer, an invitation to witness America as a living, breathing story, told by the people who call it home.
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JioStar revenue hits Rs 9,784 crore as cricket fuels 22 per cent growth
A surge in digital viewership and sports dominance fuels a blockbuster quarter for the media giant
MUMBAI: JioStar is batting on a flat pitch. The media titan’s fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2026 reveal a business scaling new heights, propelled by an unprecedented appetite for premium sports and digital-first storytelling.
Gross revenue for the quarter soared by 22.15 per cent to Rs 9,784 crore, up from Rs 8,010 crore in the third quarter. Operationally, the momentum was equally strong; revenue from operations climbed 21 per cent to Rs 8,372 crore. These figures underscore the firm’s successful integration following the Reliance and Disney merger, creating a dominant force in the Indian market.
The annual performance has been nothing short of a spectacle. Full-year gross revenue reached a massive Rs 36,248 crore, while annual profit after tax hit Rs 3,210 crore. This rapid expansion reflects JioStar’s ability to capture and monetise the massive growth in India’s media consumption.
Cricket proved to be the ultimate growth engine. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and TATA IPL 2026 delivered “record-breaking viewership” across both television and digital screens. The World Cup final alone drew a global peak concurrency of 72.5 million on JioHotstar, cementing its status as the nation’s premier streaming destination. On television, JioStar maintained a commanding 34.2 per cent viewership share, reaching a staggering 810 million viewers nationwide.
The digital numbers were just as impressive. JioHotstar averaged 500 million monthly active users, driven by consistent subscriber growth and innovative AI-led content discovery tools. These advancements are ensuring that JioStar remains at the cutting edge of the global “Race for Attention.”
With a firm grip on the country’s most valuable sporting rights and a rapidly growing digital footprint, JioStar is perfectly positioned for the future. It has built the ultimate content powerhouse—one that is ready to dominate the Indian living room for years to come.
