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‘SHEIN INDIA’ in association with ‘MAKE A WISH’ Foundation grants wishes in the Oxford city, Pune
MUMBAI: SHEIN India and Make-A-Wish Foundation come together once again to fulfil wishes of children, following the immense success of their association in Mumbai and the capital, Delhi. This is the third time SHEIN and Make-A-Wish have come together to share happiness with kids, this time in Pune.
Make-A-Wish Foundation is dedicated to granting the most cherished wishes of children between the ages of 3 and 18 years, living with life-threatening illnesses, irrespective of their socio-economic status, caste, race or religion. The event in Pune witnessed a painting and drawing competition followed by an interactive session with the children. Most of the children wore their outfits and SHEIN provided them with matching caps for their attire and glasses to flaunt their outfit and slay the day.
SHEIN, a fast fashion e-commerce platform has been on the forefront of creating fashion trends and styles straight from the ramp. The association with Make-A-Wish Foundation makes SHEIN one of the few brands making a difference to the Society.
On this association, the Spokesperson of SHEIN says, “SHEIN is honoured to be a part of Make a Wish. We are amazed and inspired by the dreams of these children which has touched the lives of thousands of people. We look forward to fulfilling wishes for these beautiful children whenever we can.”
Deepak Bhatia, CEO of Make a Wish says,” This CSR support from SHEIN has helped us grant wishes of all the children with a critical illness who wished for new clothes. This support will help us enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy in the future as well.”
Gauri Ashok Kasture aged 15 suffering from Thalassemia Major wished for a top with cold shoulders.
Shreya Vijay Dolas aged 12 suffering from Thalassemia Major wished for a ball gown maxi dress.
Yukta Rakesh Shende aged 11 suffering from Nephrotic Syndrome wished for Front Pleated Glitter Dress.
Samiksha Sakharam Bhalerao aged 10 suffering from Juvenile Diabetes wished for a beautiful White Gown
Rajeshwari Prashant Bhosale aged 7 suffering from Nephrotic Syndrome wished for pretty neon pink ruffle trim self-belted dress.
Lavanya Kalyan Dhani aged 9 suffering from Thalassemia Major wished for an elegant butterfly maxi dress.
Vaishnavi Bhausaheb Walke aged 12 suffering from Thalassemia Major wished for a Hem and Floral Dress for herself.
Faith Sachin Nigvekar aged 6 suffering from Cancer wished for a waist knot skirt and trapeze dress.
Siddharth Deepak Wagh aged 9 suffering from Thalassemia Major wished for a Tie Pants set for himself.
Shreyas Pradip Mahangade aged 8 suffering from Thalassemia Major wished for a Hoodie and Pants Set.
Vihan Vinod Kamble aged 5 suffering from Retinoblastoma wished for a Letter Print Jeans and Camo sweatpants.
Digital
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.
