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Whisper collaborates with Girliyapa to launch ‘Girls Hostel’
MUMBAI: As a part of its ongoing #MeriLifeMereRules campaign, Whisper has collaborated with Girliyapa to launch ‘Girls Hostel’. The 4-part original weekly show will release on 7 December 2018 and features Ahsaas Channa, Simran Natekar, Srishti Srivastava, and Parul Gulati in pivotal roles.
Commenting on Whisper’s association with the show, P&G India business leader – feminine care Chetna Soni said, “Whisper has always epitomised the qualities of strength, vigor, and empowerment in women through its communication. Through path breaking campaigns such as ‘Touch the Pickle’, ‘Like A Girl’, and ‘Sit Improper’, Whisper has consistently encouraged girls to break free from baseless restrictions imposed upon them. And now, continuing on the same stride with our ongoing #MeriLifeMereRules campaign that aims to inspire young girls to live life by their own rules, we are incredibly excited to continue our partnership with Girliyapa.”
Girliyapa creative head Nidhi Bisht said, “At Girliyapa, it is our endeavor to weave stories about women and bring forth real and relatable experiences. Glad that Whispers campaign to empower and encourage women aligns with ours. ‘Girls Hostel’ is a simple story about the bonds of friendship that help us deal with myriad issues of our lives and it marks our attempt at providing a female perspective to the unforgettable phase of college life.”
The #MeriLifeMereRules campaign is a continuation of Whisper’s efforts towards empowering women to be unstoppable, and shun the many limitations forced upon them by the society at large. Their past campaigns, ‘Touch the Pickle’, ‘Like A Girl’ and ‘Sit Improper’ have won numerous awards, and have been loved by the audience in equal measure
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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.
