Gaming
Anandabazar’s Shabdo Jabdo 2023: Bengali word game for students
Mumbai: Following the tremendous success of 2022, Anandabazar Online is thrilled to announce the upcoming edition of the highly anticipated Bengali word game Shabdo Jobdo. A delightful game incorporating Bengali words in the form of a quiz, Shabdo Jobdo serves as an enjoyable tool for mastering the Bengali language. By fostering a connection with the linguistic roots of Bengali, the game aims to keep the younger generation engaged with and passionate about their heritage.
This year, the competition will cover a larger battlefield and will be conducted in several stages. Students from classes eight to 12 from over 100 schools in West Bengal will be selected to participate in the preliminary rounds, involving written tests organised at their respective institutions. The top five students from each school will form a team to represent their school in the final rounds. The top three teams will be awarded attractive prizes at the end of the grand finale.
Anandabazar Patrika, an esteemed newspaper with a century-long legacy, has become a trusted commentator on all things Bengali. The publication’s digital platform, anandabazar.com, has established itself as a formidable presence in the world of digital news over two decades. Apart from hard news, the news portal covers entertainment, sports, business, education and provides a window into the vibrant Bengali lifestyle.
Above all, Bengalis take immense pride in their language and Anandabazar Online has helped showcase new forms and offerings of the language in innovative ways. Shabdo Jobdo is one such pioneering effort which ensures young minds remain interested and connected with their mother tongue.
Gaming
IICT signs three MoUs to boost AVGC-XR and esports
Partnerships with Zenfluencers, Yologram and Eruditio at Chennai Gaming Show 2026 strengthen education, XR innovation and nationwide talent outreach.
MUMBAI: IICT has just levelled up the game in a big way. The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies signed three strategic Memorandums of Understanding on 17 April 2026 at the CII Summit FX – India Gaming Show in Chennai, forging alliances with The Zenfluencers, Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. and Eruditio Consultants to accelerate India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem.
The tie-ups combine IICT’s strengths in education, skilling and research with specialist expertise across esports, immersive technologies and large-scale outreach.
- With The Zenfluencers, IICT will roll out globally benchmarked esports programmes, including joint certification courses, industry workshops, tournaments and masterclasses, creating clear career pathways across the full esports value chain.
- The partnership with Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. focuses on gaming, immersive storytelling and extended reality (XR), delivering industry-aligned curriculum, faculty mentorship, student showcases and collaborative research in immersive AI and virtual production.
- Collaboration with Eruditio Consultants targets awareness, accessibility and career alignment, with nationwide counsellor training, institutional engagement and structured guidance frameworks to reach students beyond Tier-1 cities.
IICT CEO Vishwas Deoskar said, “As the AVGC-XR sector evolves at a rapid pace, strong collaborations between industry and academia are essential. These partnerships will create meaningful impact across education, innovation and outreach.”
Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. founder Aditya Mani added, “AI-driven creator worlds are transforming games into engines of culture, commerce and careers. Together we aim to empower a generation to build immersive futures.”
Eruditio Consultants founder Indrajit Ghosh noted, “This is not just about awareness, it is about building a structured ecosystem that connects aspiration with opportunity.”
The Zenfluencers CEO Atharva Gupta said, “This MoU is a big unlock moment for the esports ecosystem in India. We’re building a structured pipeline for talent across the full stack.”
By bringing together academia, industry leaders and ecosystem players, IICT is creating scalable models that blend cutting-edge skills with real-world relevance. In a sector racing toward the future, these three partnerships ensure India’s next generation of creative technologists won’t just keep up, they’ll set the pace.
