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Now, enjoy a ‘Chhota Bheem’ cycle ride
MUMBAI: Riding high on the popularity of its much-appreciated show, Chhota Bheem, Green Gold in association with Avon Cycles has introduced six different models of children’s bicycles in sizes varying from 12 X 1.75 to 20 X 1.75.
The cycles have been designed to attract its young patrons and are targeted at the age group of three to ten. Priced in the Rs 4000 to Rs 5000 band, the cycles will come in different colours and will be available in Chhota Bheem designs.
“The new range of cycles will also include Mighty Raju, Chutki, Kalia and Dholu-Bholu series. Lately, we have been witnessing a huge rise in the popularity of these characters as well,” said Green Gold vice president – sourcing & licensing Madhav Prabhala.
“We, at Green Gold, are constantly inventing new ways to bring Chhota Bheem and his friends closer to his young fans. Cycles are one of the key products that kids and parents have been asking us for a long time. We are thankful to Avon Cycles for fulfilling this dream. We see great synergy between the two brands and I think this association has come at a time when both Green Gold and Avon are at the cusp of exponential growth in strength and reach of their respective brands. This association will take us to another level,” Prabhala added.
Talking about the association, Green Gold executive director Samir Jain, said: “We are very excited with this association. The union of Avon Cycles, having state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and Chhota Bheem, India’s most loved kids’ character would bring smiles to thousands of children. The objective of value for money with the best quality and designs would be achieved with this association.”
With a viewership of over 40 million children, Chhota Bheem is by far the biggest ‘toon icon’ in India. Chhota Bheem and Mighty Raju merchandises that include several products have been witnessing a huge rise in demand. In fact, the company in the past six months has introduced a number of new lines of merchandises.
“The growth in the past couple of years has been phenomenal. When we opened the first store in Hyderabad two years back, not more than 20 products were available for sale. Today, our product spread is more than 200 and includes everything from apparels to accessories, toys, puzzles, board games, bed and bath furnishings and even room decor. Launching Chhota Bheem range of bicycles seemed an obvious extension to cater to the young fans,” he added.
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.
