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Channel [V] presents ‘Draw The Gorillaz’
MUMBAI: Channel [V], in association with EMI Music, is organizing a contest Draw The Gorillaz. The contest kicked off 23 May.
The UK’s Gorillaz are a cartoon band that battles baddies when not making music. The Gorillaz are Noodle (guitar), 2-D (vocals), Murdoc Nicalls (bass), and Russel Hobbs (drums). Signed to Parlophone Records at their very first gig in 1998, their debut album Gorillaz (2001) has sold 6 million copies worldwide.
Gorillaz is the brainchild of Blur frontman Damon Albarn, one of Brit-pop and cartoonist J.C. Hewlett, whose most popular comic is the cult favorite Tank Girl.
A music album Demon Days was released too on 23 May. It is co-produced by Gorillaz/Damon Albarn and the Grey Album mastermind Danger Mouse. Demon Days was recorded at the band’s own Kong Studios.
According to a release issued by Channel [V], contestants can log onto www.vindia.com and post their creations of the Gorillaz in any scene imaginable in JPG format to gorillaz@vindia.com.For example, Gorillaz playing cricket or Gorillaz protesting against a loony politician.
The release adds that one lucky winner will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get his/her artwork featured in the Gorillaz forthcoming album, apart from bagging other exciting goodies.
Music enthusiasts can also log onto vindia.com to access cool downloads like games, icons and wallpapers.
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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.
