In a surprising twist involving the domain name JioHotstar.com, Dubai-based siblings Jainam and Jivika have offered to hand over ownership of the domain to Reliance Industries for free. The siblings initially acquired the domain from a young developer in Delhi who had hoped to sell it to fund his education. However, what began as an act of goodwill quickly became the subject of widespread attention, leading to unexpected offers from interested buyers, online speculation, and even discussions of potential business implications for Reliance and Hotstar.
The siblings, who bought the domain as part of their broader mission of “seva” (service), clarified that their intent was never to capitalize on the domain or stir up any controversy. Instead, they acquired JioHotstar.com to help support the original developer and to reinforce their commitment to helping others.
The Journey of JioHotstar.com: From Delhi Developer to Dubai Siblings
The story of JioHotstar.com began with a Delhi-based app developer who, looking for financial support for his education, registered the domain in hopes that Reliance might eventually purchase it. Jainam and Jivika, learning about the developer’s situation, decided to buy the domain from him, viewing it as an opportunity to aid someone in need while aligning with their commitment to service. This purchase, they explain, was never intended as a business move or a stepping stone for profit, but rather as a way to support someone’s education journey.
The siblings published a message on the JioHotstar.com website, expressing their readiness to transfer the domain to Reliance if the company wished to have it, free of charge. They wrote: “With all the discussions happening, we now think it might be best for Team Reliance to have this domain if they want it. We are happy to give [the JioHotstar domain] to them for free, with all the proper paperwork.” In doing so, Jainam and Jivika underscored their lack of interest in making a profit from the domain, reiterating that their focus remains on their broader mission of service rather than on creating or fuelling controversy.
Unexpected Attention and Offers
Despite the siblings’ modest intentions, news of their acquisition of JioHotstar.com led to a sudden influx of attention. They received numerous offers from individuals and entities interested in purchasing the domain, with some willing to pay substantial sums of money. To gauge the seriousness of these offers, Jainam and Jivika reached out to a few of the interested parties. They discovered that, while several offers were legitimate, many others were false or speculative. Still, the duo decided to hold on to the domain, making it clear in their responses that it was not for sale.
The surge in interest wasn’t limited to emails and offers, however. Online speculation grew, with some people even suggesting that the siblings’ ownership of the domain might indicate a potential business arrangement between Reliance’s Jio and Disney’s Hotstar streaming service. This speculation led to a flurry of social media commentary and videos, analyzing why Jainam and Jivika owned the domain and whether they had some insider knowledge about a possible Jio-Hotstar partnership.
In their message, Jainam and Jivika sought to address this speculation head-on, emphasizing that their intentions were purely altruistic and unrelated to any business interests. “We never expected this attention and never meant to cause any controversy,” they clarified. “Our only goal was to support the developer and share our seva (service) journey.” They further reiterated that no one from Reliance or any legal body had contacted them or pressured them into offering the domain. This decision, they emphasized, was entirely their own.
A Larger Mission: “Seva” and the Vision for Sevak Army
While the JioHotstar domain is currently their most publicized effort, Jainam and Jivika are also the founders of SevakArmy.com, a project dedicated to promoting volunteerism and service. The siblings describe Sevak Army as a platform that aims to mobilize a massive network of volunteers who commit to contributing their time to serve various causes. Their mission, they explain, is not only to create opportunities for people to give back but to build a movement around the power of collective service.
Through Sevak Army, Jainam and Jivika have set a bold target: encouraging 100,000 volunteers to pledge 20 hours of service each year. They estimate that if they reach this goal, the effort would result in 2 million hours of service annually—a figure equivalent to having 1,000 people working full-time for an entire year to support nonprofits and community initiatives. This immense collective impact, they believe, can address critical needs across multiple sectors, from education and healthcare to environmental sustainability and poverty alleviation.
Their message on the JioHotstar.com website further underscores this vision. They asked influencers and media outlets to help spread the word about Sevak Army, noting the potential for transformational change if more people join the movement. “Our goal is simple but powerful,” they stated. “Imagine the positive impact we could make together!”
An Offer to Reliance, But No Pressure
As part of their statement, Jainam and Jivika invited Team Reliance to reach out to them if they are interested in acquiring the JioHotstar.com domain. They provided their contact details and assured Reliance that if the company wishes to take over ownership, the siblings will handle the transfer process smoothly and with “all the proper paperwork.” They also expressed that there was no urgency or obligation on Reliance’s part, noting that they are equally comfortable keeping the domain and continuing their work if Reliance decides not to acquire it.
This offer, they clarified, is entirely voluntary and has not been influenced by any external pressure. “No one from Reliance or any legal group has contacted us or pressured us in any way,” they explained. “We made this decision on our own, without any pressure from friends, family, or anyone else.” By stressing this, they sought to dismantle any misconceptions that their actions were motivated by legal or commercial pressures.
Positive Reactions and Public Interest
In response to Jainam and Jivika’s announcement, reactions have been largely positive, with many people commending the siblings for their commitment to service and their generosity in offering the domain to Reliance without any financial expectations. Public sentiment has also been supportive of their larger mission with Sevak Army, with several influencers and media outlets sharing the story and praising the siblings’ focus on community impact.
The siblings’ journey highlights the growing trend of individuals leveraging personal resources not for profit, but to make a meaningful difference in society. By using their ownership of JioHotstar.com as a platform to raise awareness about their service mission, Jainam and Jivika have turned a simple domain purchase into a broader conversation about volunteerism and community impact.
Looking Forward: A Vision for Service and Community Building
As they continue their journey with Sevak Army, Jainam and Jivika are optimistic about the potential of collective action to create positive change. Their experiences with JioHotstar.com, though unexpected, have given them a valuable platform to communicate their goals and to inspire others to join their cause. Through their work, they hope to build a vibrant community of volunteers who are committed to making a difference, one act of service at a time.
Their vision is to build a world where acts of service are a common commitment, with people from all walks of life coming together to address shared challenges. In this spirit, the siblings continue to champion Sevak Army, a project that they see as more than just an organization but as a social movement. By encouraging others to dedicate even a small portion of their time to volunteering, Jainam and Jivika believe they can create a ripple effect, inspiring a culture of service that extends beyond any single organization or cause.
The story of Jainam and Jivika’s acquisition of JioHotstar.com and their decision to offer it to Reliance free of charge is a powerful example of altruism in action. What began as a simple purchase to support a young developer has become a story about generosity, community, and the potential of service to unite people. With their dedication to Sevak Army, the siblings hope to not only support NGOs but also to inspire a generation of volunteers who understand that even the smallest contributions can make a significant difference.
Full Offer Posted on the Website by Jainam and Jivika
Hello, everyone! We hope you are doing well. Today, we want to share an important update about jiohotstar.com, a domain we bought some time ago. For those who don’t know, we bought this domain from a young developer in Delhi to help him with his education. This was part of our efforts to support and uplift others.
Recently, we received many emails from people wanting to buy the domain. To check if these offers were real, we reached out to some of them. We found that while some offers were fake, a few were serious and offered a lot of money. But even with these genuine offers, we never wanted to sell the domain. We made this clear by replying to everyone that the domain was not for sale.
Over the last few weeks, there has been a lot of talk and even some videos about why we own the domain and if it connects to a possible business deal between Jio and Hotstar. We want to clear up any confusion: we never expected this attention and never meant to cause any controversy. Our only goal was to support the developer and share our seva (service) journey.
With all the discussions happening, we now think it might be best for Team Reliance to have this domain, if they want it. We are happy to give jiohotstar.com to them for free, with all the proper paperwork. To be clear, this is entirely our choice. No one from Reliance or any legal group has contacted us or pressured us in any way. We made this decision on our own, without any pressure from friends, family, or anyone else.
If Reliance is interested, they can contact us at [email protected] or [email protected], and we will handle the transfer smoothly. If they are not interested, that’s okay too. We will continue to share updates about our journey and work.
To all influencers and media, we ask for your help in spreading the word about SevakArmy.com, our mission to bring together volunteers. Our goal is simple but powerful: we want 100,000 people to volunteer just 20 hours a year. This would add up to 2 million hours of service in the first year—like having 1,000 people working full-time for a year to help NGOs. Imagine the positive impact we could make together!
Thank you for reading. We look forward to continuing our journey with all of you. Jai Jinendra!
From Jainam & Jivika