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Unicef TVCs in Karnataka emphasise polio menace
MUMBAI: The crucial deciding match against polio has to be won. That was the message that spin bowler Anil Kumble had during a conference organised by Unicef in Karnataka.
He was trying to create awareness about 9 May which is the sub-national immunisation day (Snid) for the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Assam.
Unicef has come out with a new round of Polio Eradication Television Messages which have been made in Kannada and Telugu. They feature Dr. Rajkumar and star Chiranjeevi. At the meeting Kumble urged parents, health workers and all polio eradication partners to ensure that all children under five years received their polio drops on.
He added, “Considering that 36 polio cases had cropped up suddenly in Karnataka last year, it is no small achievement to have restricted them to a single case so far this year. This brightens up our hopes for complete eradication in the state soon enough”.
Polio had stuck South India after a gap of two years last year with 36 cases reported in Karnataka and 21 cases in Andhra Pradesh. The partnership between cricketers and the polio eradication program in India had kicked off in Mumbai last year. Cricketers came forward to assist the government in bowling out polio.
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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.
