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Guwahati Comic Con debuts with colour, cosplay and crowds
MUMBAI: The inaugural Guwahati Comic Con closed on a high after pulling more than 15000 fans into a lively celebration of comics, anime, gaming and all things pop culture. Held on 22 and 23 November at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, the event turned the venue into a buzzing playground for readers, creators, illustrators and costumed superfans from across the Northeast.
Presented by Maruti Suzuki Arena and powered by Crunchyroll, the festival kept the energy steady across both days. Day two brought a nostalgic highlight as Amar Chitra Katha marked 45 years of storytelling, celebrating its enduring cultural footprint. The day also featured the launch of World of Butterfingers Vol. 2 by Khyrunnisa A and Abhijeet Kini, along with the debut of Where We Left Off, an indie comic about climate reality by Nikhil Kamath and Kini. An interactive Wingstar session from Tinkle gave younger visitors a cheerful break.
Legendary Archie Comics artist Bill Golliher joined fans for an artists’ session filled with live sketches, behind the scenes stories and charming anecdotes from the world of Riverdale.
Beyond the books and art, the festival doubled as a youth centric stage for music and performance. Once Fly Rock delivered a heartfelt tribute to Zubeen Garg that struck a chord with the crowd. Stand up comedian Anirban Dasgupta kept fans laughing while rapper EPR Iyer fired up the arena with his blend of poetry, protest and pop culture references. His tribute to Chester Bennington added an emotional punch to the high voltage set.
The curtain dropped with Guwahati’s biggest cosplay face off, the Indian Championship of Cosplay 2026 Guwahati Qualifier. Fans arrived dressed as characters from every corner of fandom including Red Hood, Deadpool, Zenitsu from Demon Slayer, Amane Misa from Death Note, Mao Mao from The Apothecary Diaries, Anya from Spy Family and gaming favourites such as Aglaea from Honkai Star Rail and Capitano from Genshin Impact. Arshy Deori, dressed as Nikke, won the top prize of Rs 50000 along with the coveted qualifying spot.
Across the weekend, the grounds of the sports complex transformed into a carnival of experiences featuring creator sessions, interactive zones and photo friendly setups. Visitors explored the Crunchyroll booth with its recreated Spy x Family room and Demon Slayer themed zone, raced simulators at Logitech’s Race for Real corner, tried classic PSP games and tested their reflexes at the Maruti Suzuki Arena activation. The RedBull Gaming Ground and Nodwin Gaming Challenger Arena kept gamers busy, and a tattoo stall even offered fans the chance to ink a memory from the event.
The final day delighted gaming followers with a meet and greet by Sc0ut, the popular gaming YouTuber, at the Royal Challenge packaged drinking water booth. Fans also tried an immersive VR cricket experience at the same zone.
As the Guwahati edition wrapped up, the excitement rolled forward to the next stop: Delhi Comic Con from 5 to 7 December.
Comic Con India CEO Shefali Johnson said the Guwahati debut was filled with warmth and wonder, noting how fans, artists and families shaped a memorable first chapter for the city.
Nodwin Gaming co-founder and MD Akshat Rathee called the edition a milestone for the region, adding that the enthusiasm from fans of all ages showed how deeply pop culture already runs through the Northeast.
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
