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Skillbox brings in Roydon Bangera as division head-West & head of brand partnerships
Mumbai: Art community and ticketing platform Skillbox has brought Roydon Bangera on board as division head – West and head of brand partnerships.
In his role at Skillbox, Bangera will be bringing his over 13 years of experience in the entertainment industry to grow the platform’s revenue in the west region. Additionally, at a national level, his role will focus on branded experiences, branded partnerships and scaling the platform’s ticketing footprint beyond music into comedy, sports and theatre, said the statement.
“SkillBox is constantly evolving its product line and offerings. Roydon will help drive the next phase of growth and expansion for the company, further streamlining and strengthening the core areas of the business, as SkillBox continues on building a holistic platform for artists, going forward,” stated Skillbox CEO and co-founder Anmol Kukreja.
Bangera is a seasoned music industry executive with experience in live music, P&L management for creative industries, A&R, marketing and business development. Prior to SkillBox, he has been associated with companies like Sony Music India, Madness JAMS, Indigo Live to name a few. He has also long been associated with the indie music industry as an independent artist manager, promoter and entrepreneur.
“I am truly excited about this new journey with Skillbox and I look forward to making Skillbox an end-to-end solution for brands when it comes to live entertainment, not only music but all forms of art & entertainment,” said Roydon Bangera on his new assignment.
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HP launches Smart Champs learning game show with JioStar for students
Sanya Malhotra hosts quiz series blending fun, learning and prizes
NEW DELHI: HP India has teamed up with JioStar to launch HP Smart Champs, a new learning-based game show designed to make education engaging for school students across the country.
Hosted by Sanya Malhotra, the 10-episode series brings together students from Grades 5 to 9, who compete in teams through quiz and puzzle-based challenges that test knowledge, logic and teamwork. The show will begin streaming on JioHotstar from April 11 and will premiere on Nick on April 18, with weekend episodes airing at 7 PM.
Powered by HP Smart Tank printers, the format integrates print-based learning into the gameplay, using worksheets, clues and visual problem-solving tools to encourage hands-on participation. The idea is to move students beyond rote memorisation and towards more applied, curiosity-led learning.
The competition promises high stakes, with winners set to receive a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, while runners-up will take home Rs 5 lakh. Additional rewards include HP AI laptops, Smart Tank printers and accessories, while the winning school will be awarded an HP Smart Tech Lab.
Speaking about the initiative, HP India managing director Ipsita Dasgupta said, “At HP, we believe nurturing India’s youth is key to the country’s progress, and technology plays a foundational role in enabling this. With HP Smart Champs, we wanted to create something beyond traditional learning, a fun-filled platform where curiosity, creativity and critical thinking take centre stage.”
On the show’s reach, JioStar head entertainment sales Mahesh Shetty said, “HP Smart Champs reflects how children today learn through exploration and experience. With Nick and JioHotstar, we are creating a multi-screen approach that is both engaging and meaningful.”
Highlighting the role of print, HP India senior director print Satish Kumar said, “The show brings print-based learning to life in an engaging format, helping students develop deeper understanding through hands-on experiences.”
The journey to the finale began with participation from over 1,000 schools across 26 cities, narrowing down to 34 finalists who will compete in a studio showdown in Mumbai.
With its blend of entertainment, education and technology, HP Smart Champs is positioning itself as more than just a quiz show. It is a nationwide push to make learning interactive, accessible and, above all, a lot more fun.
