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Sunfeast Mom’s Magic unwraps the love of adoption with heartfelt campaign
MUMBAI: ITC’s Sunfeast Mom’s Magic has baked more than just cookies, it’s baked a powerful message. The brand, long known for celebrating the warmth of motherhood, is now stirring hearts with its latest initiative to normalise and encourage adoption in India.
Stirring the pot on outdated norms, the brand teamed up with the upcoming film Dear Maa to host a compelling panel discussion in Kolkata. On the table? Breaking down biases around adoptive mothers and pushing the belief that motherhood is measured in love, not DNA.
The panel featured a stellar line-up: Soumeta Medhora, secretary of ISSA; actor Mandira Bedi; Shuvadip Banerjee, chief digital marketing officer, ITC Foods; director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury; and actor Jaya Ahsan, the face of Dear Maa. The group delved into the hurdles adoptive mothers face from social prejudice to emotional alienation, while urging society to widen its definition of family.
At the heart of the event was the launch of Dil Se Maa, a stirring poem that pays tribute to adoptive mothers. The piece reimagines motherhood as a bond built on care, not chromosomes.
Adding a deeply personal note to the discussion, actress Mandira Bedi shared, “Adoption is a beautiful and transformative choice, one that is driven entirely by love. As Tara’s mother, I’ve faced my share of questions and societal bias — from being asked if I could love an adopted child as my own, to people assuming adoption is a last resort. But love doesn’t come with conditions. That’s why I truly value what brands like Mom’s Magic are doing — creating space for these conversations and helping society move beyond its outdated stereotypes, so that every child is embraced with a mother’s love.”
Speaking on the occasion, ITC – Foods Division, chief digital marketing officer, Shuvadip Banerjee said, “At Mom’s Magic, we have always believed in celebrating the extraordinary power of a mother’s love. Through this meaningful collaboration with the film Dear Maa, we aim to spark important conversations around adoption and stand in solidarity with all mothers who create magic in a child’s life—regardless of how that treasured journey begins. Together, we hope to inspire greater acceptance, empathy, and inclusion for every form of motherhood.”
Sunfeast Mom’s Magic has consistently flexed its emotional muscle with campaigns like No More Missed Calls and Hug Her More. This new chapter is another notch in its belt of purpose-driven storytelling, one that swaps sugar for soul and biscuits for bold ideas.
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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.
