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Hotstar to live stream Chennai Open 2016
MUMBAI: As many as 24 sponsors and partners have associated with the Aircel Chennai Open 2016, which will mark the 20th year of South Asia’s only and India’s premier ATP tournament in the tennis capital of India.
The bevy of sponsors and partners include new associations and existing partnerships led by Aircel, the title sponsor for the tournament, and supported by a consortium of sponsors in the Platinum, Gold and Silver category, headed by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
While existing Platinum sponsors including the Indian Bank, United India Insurance and Murugappa Group continue to show strong support, the event has attracted top-notch brands in Hero Cycles as the Gold Sponsor, and the Shriram Group as the Silver Sponsor in new signings for the 20th year of the event in Chennai.
The event is backed strong marketing and promotional support and will be aired live on Star Sports 4 and Star Sports HD4, with live streaming on Hotstar and starsports.com, all of which combined cater to the millennial generation. In addition, the print and radio promotions on The Hindu, Sportstar, Chennai Live and Radio City will add value to the event’s sponsors and partners.
IMG Reliance COO Ashu Jindal said, “We are extremely pleased and proud to announce the huge line-up of our valuable sponsors and partners for the Aircel Chennai Open 2016, which is a historic event as it marks the 20th year of the tournament in this city. We are overwhelmed with the response from the wide range of brands from multiple industry verticals that have been attracted to the tournament. We welcome these companies on board for this special occasion. The continuing participation of our sponsors, and the addition of new ones highlight the value that this long-running event delivers to its stakeholders. We look for to a grand edition of the Aircel Chennai Open in the New Year.”
International brands such as FedEx and Emirates, who are ATP partners, are utilising their association with Aircel Chennai Open to leverage the value they derive from the tournament to further establish their brand in India.
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HP launches Smart Champs learning game show with JioStar for students
Sanya Malhotra hosts quiz series blending fun, learning and prizes
NEW DELHI: HP India has teamed up with JioStar to launch HP Smart Champs, a new learning-based game show designed to make education engaging for school students across the country.
Hosted by Sanya Malhotra, the 10-episode series brings together students from Grades 5 to 9, who compete in teams through quiz and puzzle-based challenges that test knowledge, logic and teamwork. The show will begin streaming on JioHotstar from April 11 and will premiere on Nick on April 18, with weekend episodes airing at 7 PM.
Powered by HP Smart Tank printers, the format integrates print-based learning into the gameplay, using worksheets, clues and visual problem-solving tools to encourage hands-on participation. The idea is to move students beyond rote memorisation and towards more applied, curiosity-led learning.
The competition promises high stakes, with winners set to receive a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, while runners-up will take home Rs 5 lakh. Additional rewards include HP AI laptops, Smart Tank printers and accessories, while the winning school will be awarded an HP Smart Tech Lab.
Speaking about the initiative, HP India managing director Ipsita Dasgupta said, “At HP, we believe nurturing India’s youth is key to the country’s progress, and technology plays a foundational role in enabling this. With HP Smart Champs, we wanted to create something beyond traditional learning, a fun-filled platform where curiosity, creativity and critical thinking take centre stage.”
On the show’s reach, JioStar head entertainment sales Mahesh Shetty said, “HP Smart Champs reflects how children today learn through exploration and experience. With Nick and JioHotstar, we are creating a multi-screen approach that is both engaging and meaningful.”
Highlighting the role of print, HP India senior director print Satish Kumar said, “The show brings print-based learning to life in an engaging format, helping students develop deeper understanding through hands-on experiences.”
The journey to the finale began with participation from over 1,000 schools across 26 cities, narrowing down to 34 finalists who will compete in a studio showdown in Mumbai.
With its blend of entertainment, education and technology, HP Smart Champs is positioning itself as more than just a quiz show. It is a nationwide push to make learning interactive, accessible and, above all, a lot more fun.
