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BBC World lines up two year end specials
MUMBAI: BBC World will be airing two special year-end one-hour episodes – Review 2004 and India: The Year Ahead. These specials will take a hard look at the year gone by.
These specials will be broadcast on 26 December and 2 January under the India Business Report segment.
UTV CEO Ronnie Screwvala will bring his insights of the macro economic headlines of the year. The programme produced by UTV, will be in the form of a panel discussion in which some of the most prominent economists and business leaders in India will discuss the main issues facing the Indian economy in 2004, and the challenges ahead in 2005. An audience featuring business students, entrepreneurs and corporate executives will also form a part of the discussion.
The panel discussions are preceded by viewpoints from Asian Development Bank deputy country manager Sudipto Mundle for 2004 and from Gurcharan Das for 2005.
The panel discussions include CRISIL Chief Economist Subir Gikran, Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy MD Mahesh Vyas and Shell Group of Companies chairman Vikram Singh Mehta for the year that was and JM Morgan Stalnely MD Nimesh Kampani, Godrej Group chairman Adi Godrej and Oxus Research and Investments MD Surjit Bhalla for 2005 – what’s in store.
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G-Shock launches GA-2100CM series with camouflage design
New sand and grey variants priced at Rs 10,995 each in India.
MUMBAI: Time just got a little more tactical and a lot more stylish. G-Shock has unveiled the GA-2100CM series, a fresh update to its popular GA-2100 line, bringing a camouflage twist to one of its most recognisable silhouettes. For the first time in the 2100 series, the watches feature G-Shock’s original camouflage pattern, subtly embedding the brand’s signature ‘G’ motif into the design. The move signals a shift towards more design-led storytelling, blending rugged functionality with fashion-forward detailing.
The new series introduces two colour variants sand (GA-2100CM-5A) and grey (GA-2100CM-8A) extending the model’s appeal across both streetwear and outdoor-inspired aesthetics. Built around the brand’s signature octagonal bezel and hybrid analogue-digital display, the watches retain a clean, modern look while adding layered visual depth.
Under the hood, the GA-2100CM continues to lean on performance. It features the Carbon Core Guard structure for durability, while maintaining a slim, lightweight profile suited for everyday wear. Functional elements include world time across 31 time zones, a 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, LED light and 200-metre water resistance.
In line with evolving material choices, select components use bio-based resin, pointing to a gradual shift towards more sustainable design without compromising on toughness.
Priced at Rs 10,995, the GA-2100CM series is available across Casio India stores and online platforms.
As watch brands continue to balance utility with identity, G-Shock’s latest drop makes its intent clear, durability may be the legacy, but design is the new frontier.
