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VIDAA adds Crunchyroll to its platform
Mumbai: VIDAA, the Smart TV operating system globally, announced today that it has added the Crunchyroll app to its platform in India as well as other markets, bringing the world’s largest dedicated anime streaming library to millions of users worldwide. This partnership marks a significant expansion of VIDAA’s content offerings, enhancing the viewing experience for anime fans across the globe.
Crunchyroll, the global anime brand, is renowned for its vast streaming library, featuring over 25,000 hours of content across 50,000 episodes, including anime series, music videos, concerts, and films. With more than 1,400 unique titles and 50-60 new anime series each content season, Crunchyroll provides an unparalleled anime experience that will now be more accessible than ever through VIDAA-powered Smart TVs.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Crunchyroll to the VIDAA platform,” said VIDAA CEO Guy Edri. “Our goal is to offer users the most diverse and comprehensive entertainment experience, and adding Crunchyroll’s extensive anime library is a huge step forward in that mission. We know how passionate anime fans are, and we are excited to provide them with direct access to their favourite content, right on their Smart TVs.”
The Crunchyroll app will be available on all VIDAA-powered Smart TVs manufactured in 2020 and later, including brands such as Hisense, Toshiba, JVC, and Schneider. With more than 30 million connected TVs across over 400 brands, VIDAA offers an easy, fast, and secure way for users to enjoy top-tier global entertainment.
This collaboration comes as anime continues to grow in popularity worldwide, with Crunchyroll leading the charge in the U.S. and beyond. In fact, 10 of the top 20 grossing anime movies of all time have been distributed by Crunchyroll, underscoring its role as a key driver in the anime industry. The Crunchyroll app, now available in over 200 countries and regions and localized in 12 languages, further cements VIDAA’s commitment to enhancing its global content offering.
“Our partnership with Crunchyroll is a major milestone for VIDAA,” added Edri. “We are constantly looking for ways to improve the content available on our platform, particularly in regions like Latin America where we’ve seen substantial growth in recent years. Crunchyroll was high on our list of priorities, and we’re delighted to bring its rich library to our users.”
With this new addition, VIDAA continues to strengthen its position as a premier Smart TV operating system, offering users a diverse range of entertainment options that cater to a global audience. Fans can start enjoying Crunchyroll’s vast anime library on their VIDAA-powered Smart TVs starting today.
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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.
