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Haier India salutes the ‘Silent Performers’ of India with its latest TV commercial
MUMBAI: Haier, the global leader in Home Appliances & Consumer Electronics and World’s Number 1 brand in Major Appliances for 10 Consecutive Years*, today announced the launch of its latest TVC based on the recently launched Direct Motion Washing Machine (HW100- DM14876TNZP and HW80- DM14876TNZP) in India.
The new TVC titled, ‘Silent Performers’ highlights Haier’s long-standing relationship with the Indian consumers and the brand’s constant focus towards revealing new technologies while cementing its position as a market disruptor. Through the lives of India’s leading sportswomen – Dipa Karmakar (Artistic Gymnast, Olympian, Khel Ratna Awardee), Hima Das (Sprint Runner, Arjuna Awardee) and Simranjit Kaur (Indian boxer), the television commercial tends to find common ground amongst Haier’s and the sportswomen’s dedication towards striving for perfection while following their passion despite unimaginable challenges and making a mark for themselves in their respective fields.
The TVC, conceptualized and created in collaboration with Famous Innovations will premiere on 18th October 2019 across all leading TV channels across genres like general entertainment, movies, news, etc. For a wider reach, the TVC will be aired on regional channels in languages like Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam Kannada, Oriya and Hindi. Along with extensive outreach through television, the brand would also be promoting the ‘Silent Performer’ campaign through print and digital mediums across India.
Haier’s latest super silent Washing Machine is an addition to the company’s innovative products that are designed to make the consumers’ lives easy and efficient. The Direct Motion Motor integrated into the new front load washing machine range allows for reduced vibrations and low noise level. Haier has also integrated Dual Spray and Anti-Bacterial Technology for a smarter, better and an effective laundry experience for the Indian customers.
Considering energy conservation as everyone’s responsibility for a more sustainable lifestyle, both the models are equipped with A++ energy efficiency rating. The state-of-the-art washing machines are available with 8 and 10 Kgs capacity and comes with a 3 Years Comprehensive Warranty & lifetime exclusive warranty on the motor.
Commenting on the new TVC, Mr. N.S. Satish, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Haier Appliances India said “At Haier, we constantly understand the needs and evolving lifestyle of our consumers. The new Haier Washing Machine series is an innovative solution designed for customers that promises durability while making their lives easier and efficient. The TVC is created to highlight the achievements of our leading sportswomen who have brought so much pride to all Indians. It also tends to strongly connect with our customers and build a strong brand recall with them.”
Raj Kamble, Founder and CCO, Famous Innovations adds, “We were working with a very simple yet innovative product- a washing machine that does what it does in the most efficient and silent way possible – and wanted to highlight this feature in a creative and an engaging way. Given, how interesting the product was we thought of creating a film that highlights the achievements of some of the strong personalities in our sports industry today who have silently strived for perfection in their respective fields and hence, inspired everyone around them. The film showcases the riveting lives of India’s leading sportswomen who, despite unimaginable challenges, achieved their goals and made impeccable records at the global stage.
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India leads global adoption of ChatGPT Images 2.0 in first week
From anime avatars to fantasy covers, users turn AI visuals into culture
NEW DELHI: India has emerged as the largest user base for ChatGPT Images 2.0, just a week after its launch by OpenAI, underlining the country’s growing influence on global internet trends.
While the tool was introduced as an advanced image-generation upgrade within ChatGPT, Indian users are quickly reshaping its purpose. Instead of sticking to productivity-led use cases, many are embracing it as a creative playground for self-expression, storytelling and online identity.
From anime-style portraits and cinematic headshots to tarot-inspired visuals and fictional newspaper front pages, the model is being used to create highly stylised, shareable content. Features such as accurate text rendering, multilingual prompts and the ability to generate detailed visuals with minimal input have helped drive rapid adoption.
What sets the latest model apart is its ability to “think” through prompts, generating multiple outputs and adapting to context, including real-time web inputs. But the bigger story lies in how users are engaging with it.
In India, trends are already taking shape. Popular formats include dramatic studio-style lighting edits, LinkedIn-ready headshots, manga-inspired avatars, soft pastel “spring” aesthetics, AI-led fashion moodboards, paparazzi-style visuals and fantasy newspaper covers. Users are also restoring old photographs, creating tarot-style imagery and experimenting with futuristic design concepts.
Local flavour is adding another layer. Prompts such as cinematic portrait collages and Y2K-inspired romantic edits are gaining traction, blending global aesthetics with distinctly Indian internet culture.
The surge reflects a broader shift in how AI tools are being used in the country, moving beyond utility to creativity. As younger users, creators and social media enthusiasts experiment with new visual formats, AI-generated imagery is increasingly becoming part of everyday digital expression.
If early trends hold, ChatGPT Images 2.0 may not just be a tech upgrade but a cultural moment, giving millions a new visual language to play with online.
