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Nikon India unveils debut ‘Wonders of the Wild’ contest with WWF-India
Mumbai: Nikon India Pvt Ltd is thrilled to announce the launch of the first season of its ‘Wonders of the Wild’ photography and videography contest in collaboration with the Worldwide Fund for Nature -India (WWF-India). The contest aims to recognise and reward the acumen of Wildlife photographers and videographers in India who are passionate about capturing some of the breathtaking moments of flora & fauna through their lenses. The ongoing one-and-a-half-month-long contest is open to wildlife photographers and videographers across India till 3 March 2024.
The contest has been introduced with the primary objective of inspiring both videographers and photographers dedicated to wildlife and nature to unleash their creativity and visual storytelling prowess and capture the vibrance of Indian Wildlife.
Speaking at the commencement of the contest, Nikon India Pvt Ltd MD Sajjan Kumar said, “India is recognized as a natural sanctuary for an array of wildlife, offering photographers and videographers an ideal canvas to showcase their talent on a global scale. Our newest endeavour, the ‘Wonders of the Wild’, exemplifies our steadfast dedication, bolstered by our extensive array of top-tier lenses and Mirrorless cameras designed for wildlife photographers & videographers. We are confident that this contest will not only serve as a platform for budding shutterbugs to exhibit their expertise and enthusiasm in capturing the splendor of India’s wildlife but at the same time will serve as a reminder for the conservation of this planet’s exquisite flora and fauna.”
Commenting on the association, WWF-India director marketing and communications Kaveri Jain said, “Capturing moments in the wild is an art that requires unparalleled passion, discipline and talent. It also plays a significant role in raising public awareness about India’s rich biodiversity and inspiring its conservation. We applaud Nikon India’s initiative of rewarding wildlife photographers and videographers who have perfected this art. We are proud to partner with their ‘Wonders of the Wild’ contest and award the winners some of our best conservation products from the WWF-India Nature Store. We look forward to seeing some fantastic photos and videos, which is always an inspiration.”
The top entries of this contest will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of renowned wildlife videographers and photographers such as “Mr Shaaz Jung – aka big cat specialist, Nikon Z ambassador, director of photography for the National Geographic feature film titled “The Real Black Panther”.
Second on the Jury panel is the ‘The Tiger Princess of India’ – a title bestowed to a renowned wildlife photographer, wildlife conservationist, and Nikon creator, Latika Nath.
We are excited to announce the third jury member of the contest, Kallol Mukherjee, a distinguished Nikon creator and acclaimed wildlife photographer with multiple awards to his credit.
Submission of entries:
The contest shall remain open for entries until 3 March, 2024. Participants regardless of age or gender, are encouraged to participate in the contest.
Participants can enter the contest through the Nikon India website at https://capturewithnikon.in/wonders-of-the-wild. The participants need to fill out a form, upload a link to their photo and/or video, and specify the Nikon camera and lens model used to capture the entry. Additionally, all participants need to provide a 100-word caption describing why their entry should be shortlisted. For the video entries, the total duration should not exceed one minute.
Alternatively, participants can also participate via Instagram by uploading their photo and/or video via their personal Instagram handle. The accompanying caption must highlight the Nikon camera and lens used, include a 100-word description about why their entry should be selected, and add following hashtag #wowseason1, and tag @NikonIndiaOfficial to validate their entry.
Exciting prizes:
Winners not only stand a chance to win exciting prizes worth Rs 8 lakhs but they also have the opportunity to receive nationwide recognition and fame within the Wildlife community. The winner will receive a powerful and versatile mirrorless camera, Nikon Z 8 worth Rs 3,43,995 as a grand prize. The first runner-up will receive the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens worth INR 2,93,995. and the second runner-up will take home the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens worth INR 1,69, 995.00.
The top 10 entries will also receive WWF-India Nature Store Merchandise,
Nikon India highly encourages India’s wildlife photographers and videographers to come forth and participate in this exhilarating contest and showcase their skills and be recognised for their untapped talent but also get a chan. Nikon India is excited to see how these talented individuals will bring their unique perspectives and exceptional stories through their submissions.
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Google nears Nvidia in race for world’s most valuable company
Market cap gap narrows as Google hits $4.65 trillion, Nvidia at $4.86 trillion.
MUMBAI: In the AI gold rush, even the giants are sprinting and Google is suddenly gaining ground. Google is rapidly closing in on Nvidia in the race to become the world’s most valuable publicly listed company, with the gap between the two narrowing sharply amid diverging stock momentum. The tech giant’s market capitalisation has surged to around $4.65 trillion, following a more than 140 per cent rise in its share price over the past year.
That rally has added over $2.6 trillion in value in just 12 months, including nearly $900 billion since January alone. Its stock recently hovered at $381.80, slipping marginally by 0.04 per cent, but still reflecting strong upward momentum.
Nvidia, meanwhile, continues to hold the top spot with a valuation of approximately $4.86 trillion. The chipmaker crossed the $5 trillion milestone in October last year and peaked at $5.27 trillion on 27 April. However, its shares have largely plateaued over the past six months, rising just 0.2 per cent recently to $199.99.
The contrast in trajectories is striking. While Nvidia has seen relatively flat movement, Google has gained over 36 per cent in the same six-month period. Barron’s estimates suggest that if current trends hold, the valuation gap could shrink to as little as $190 million by the time Nvidia reports its first-quarter earnings on 20 May.
Daily momentum paints a similar picture. Nvidia recorded average daily gains of about 0.66 per cent last month, compared to Google’s stronger 1.42 per cent, an edge that could prove decisive in the short term.
Driving Google’s resurgence is its aggressive push into artificial intelligence across its ecosystem, from search and YouTube to cloud computing. The company has already invested $144 billion in capital expenditure over the past two years and plans to deploy a further $490 billion over the next two.
Its cloud division is also gathering pace. Google Cloud reported an order backlog of nearly $220 billion in the latest quarter, with total backlog touching a record $462 billion, around half of which is expected to be realised within two years. The company’s entry into chip sales is also beginning to factor into its growth narrative.
The last time Google briefly topped the S&P 500 by market value was in February 2016, when it edged past Apple for just two days. This time, the stakes and the numbers are far higher.
At the heart of the contest lies a single force: artificial intelligence. As both companies pour billions into infrastructure, chips and platforms, the leaderboard is no longer just about size, it is about who can scale the future faster.
