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Royal Challengers ‘Fantastic fans Challenge’ contest announces four winners
BANGALORE: Following a hugely successful first contest during the Champions League in September-October last year, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) second jaunt of the annual ‘Fantastic Fans Challenge’ contest has thrown up four scribes who will showcase their creative flair and enduring passion for the team during IPL 3.
Aneesh Surender from Hyderabad was adjudged the Chief RCB Blogger, Ashish Parmar from Bangalore was crowned the Chief RCB Photographer, Radio Sandeep from Bangalore was designated as the Chief RCB Podcaster and Sandeep M from Bangalore was chosen the Chief RCB Videographer for the Royal Challengers.
The ‘Fantastic Fans Challenge’ contest called for online entries through the Royal Challengers’ website, www.royalchallengers.com for Royal Challengers’ Fans with exceptional writing, photography, videography and commentating skills.
The applicants were then asked to collect public votes and references and the top 36, nine from each category, from over 1300 entries, were selected for the grand finale. The finalists were judged by the Royal Challengers Coach, Ray Jennings and the Captain, Anil Kumble.
The four winners will be given the opportunity to stay and travel along with the Royal Challengers team, and granted preferential access to all RCB matches. They will fulfill their duties as “content contributors” to the RCB Fan oriented sections of the Royal Challengers website during IPL 3.
Says RCB cricket team captain Anil Kumble, “It is fabulous to see the fans and their undying faith in the team. The chosen 4 now have an excellent but a huge responsibility to run the Royal Challengers Fan channel during IPL. They will bring alive the behind-the-scene stories and constantly update the site with insights and news.”
The Chief Blogger will communicate the passion of the team to its fan base during the upcoming IPL, share personal experiences and conduct live chats with the team members on the team’s official website, www.royalchallengers.com .
The Chief Videographer will record the magical sporting moments during the play and practice and on the spot interviews with the team players, celebrities and the cr?me de le cr?me at the stadium.
The Chief Photographer will capture unforgettable shots on and off the pitch, the hotel stay and during travel. The Chief Podcaster will interview the team members and be a commentator for the live cricket matches.
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G-Shock launches GA-2100CM series with camouflage design
New sand and grey variants priced at Rs 10,995 each in India.
MUMBAI: Time just got a little more tactical and a lot more stylish. G-Shock has unveiled the GA-2100CM series, a fresh update to its popular GA-2100 line, bringing a camouflage twist to one of its most recognisable silhouettes. For the first time in the 2100 series, the watches feature G-Shock’s original camouflage pattern, subtly embedding the brand’s signature ‘G’ motif into the design. The move signals a shift towards more design-led storytelling, blending rugged functionality with fashion-forward detailing.
The new series introduces two colour variants sand (GA-2100CM-5A) and grey (GA-2100CM-8A) extending the model’s appeal across both streetwear and outdoor-inspired aesthetics. Built around the brand’s signature octagonal bezel and hybrid analogue-digital display, the watches retain a clean, modern look while adding layered visual depth.
Under the hood, the GA-2100CM continues to lean on performance. It features the Carbon Core Guard structure for durability, while maintaining a slim, lightweight profile suited for everyday wear. Functional elements include world time across 31 time zones, a 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, LED light and 200-metre water resistance.
In line with evolving material choices, select components use bio-based resin, pointing to a gradual shift towards more sustainable design without compromising on toughness.
Priced at Rs 10,995, the GA-2100CM series is available across Casio India stores and online platforms.
As watch brands continue to balance utility with identity, G-Shock’s latest drop makes its intent clear, durability may be the legacy, but design is the new frontier.
