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Rathi Gangappa joins Starcom India as CEO
MUMBAI: Media agency Starcom has appointed Rathi Gangappa as chief executive officer in India. The announcement comes while the world is celebrating Women’s Day today.
Gangappa comes with a wealth of over 20 years experience in media and brand communications with rich digital and data expertise. She has navigated key leadership roles requiring a fine balance of strategy and execution in complex cross-cultural environments, driving transformation programmes, building capability and nurturing talent spanning media strategy, innovation, sponsorships, digital, mobile and social media marketing.
Rathi Gangappa says, “I am very excited to join Starcom, especially at a time when the agency has gained so much momentum. Starcom’s human experience focus connects human values with brand objectives, delivering seamlessly integrated communications. I look forward to driving business results for clients and adding to the Starcom culture of innovation and collaboration. It has a wonderful set of clients both locally and globally and a really strong backing of Publicis Media.”
Gangappa’s last role was as COO at MediaCom, where she was in charge of day to day operations and managing key client relationships across Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Her past stints also include Vodafone, Onmobile Global Ltd, Maxus and Lowe Lintas.
Publicis Media India CEO Anupriya Acharya adds, “We’re delighted to have Rathi join us. Her immense experience across agency, client and publisher ecosystems and demonstrated capabilities across the entire gamut of marketing and brand communications is exemplary. She shares our view on the consumer journey being ever-evolving and the challenges it poses to brands and is passionate about Starcom’s human experience approach. She will no doubt be an asset and will add value to our clients and people alike.”
Brands
G-Shock launches Origami-inspired DW-5600RGM and DW-6900RGM series
New models blend Japanese paper-folding art with shock-resistant toughness, priced at Rs 11,995 in India.
MUMBAI: G-Shock just folded time into art because when your watch draws from origami, even the seconds look ready to unfold into something unbreakable. Casio’s legendary toughness brand has dropped its latest statement pieces in India, the DW-5600RGM and DW-6900RGM series, inspired by the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Launched on 23 February 2026, the collection fuses origami’s precision, creativity, and transformation with G-Shock’s signature shock resistance turning a watch into a wearable nod to both heritage and hard knocks.
The designs feature crisp fold-pattern motifs across the bezel and band, textured to mimic traditional washi paper, plus subtle dotted lines that echo valley and mountain creases. A crane engraving graces the back case and LED backlight, a timeless origami symbol of longevity, hope, and limitless potential. Both models stay true to their Japanese roots with “Made in Japan” production and specially themed packaging.
Offered in two colourways deep black (DW-5600RGM-1DR) for the classic square-face silhouette and warm off-white (DW-6900RGM-5DR) for the bolder round-face look, the watches keep G-Shock’s core toughness intact, shock-resistant structure, 200-metre water resistance, Super Illuminator LED backlight, 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, multi-function alarm, and full auto-calendar through 2099. A long-life battery lasts approximately five years.
In a nod to sustainability, the bezel and band use bio-based resin from renewable sources, cutting environmental impact without sacrificing durability or performance.
Priced at Rs 11,995 (inclusive of all taxes), the series is now available at Casio India outlets, G-Shock exclusive stores, and online. For anyone who wants a timepiece that’s equal parts cultural whisper and street-ready resilience, these origami-infused G-Shocks fold elegance and toughness into one very wearable package proving that sometimes the strongest things start as a single sheet of inspiration.
