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NDTV
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Donate Rs 10 for RCB": Influencer's QR Code Prank Sparks Real Donations
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a cultural phenomenon in India that extends far beyond cricket. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), a fan favourite, draws passionate support every season. RCB's ongoing pursuit of an IPL title, despite having a talented team, has become a notable storyline in the league. Recently, content creator Sarthak Sachdeva conducted a viral social experiment by plastering QR codes linked to his digital payment account across city streets. The caption "Donate Rs 10 for RCB Goodluck" sparked a quirky fundraising campaign, much to the surprise of Mr Sachdeva. Initially, it seemed like a simple prank. But as the video progressed, people began noticing the posters. To Mr Sachdeva's astonishment, many scanned the QR codes and sent money. Whether driven by genuine RCB fandom or just for laughs, donations poured in. By day's end, Mr Sachdeva had amassed Rs 1,200 from total strangers. "I honestly didn't expect people to take it seriously. It was meant to be a fun social experiment. But by the end of the day, I had Rs 1,200 in my account—all from random well-wishers or RCB fans," he said in the video. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sarthak Sachdeva (@sarthaksachdevva) The video exploded online, racking up over 24 million views and a flood of hilarious comments. Users joked it was a brilliant new business model, while others remained sceptical and remarked how easy it is in India to scam people. One user wrote, "New Business idea." Another commented, "People can spend money on some crazy s**it ..... I bet they would never feed the poor with that money." A third said, "If it's not fake, then it makes me feel so dumb to live in the country where people just scan random QR codes without thinking twice that it may cause them to get hacked or lose their money to scammers."
Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Creator pasted QR codes across city asking ‘Rs 10 for RCB Goodluck'; this happened next…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has evolved into something much more than a sporting event – it's now a full-blown festival that grips the nation every year. Few teams stir up the emotions of fans like Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Despite boasting superstar players and a die-hard fan base, RCB's elusive hunt for an IPL trophy has turned into both a symbol of hope and a long-running joke on the Internet. Tapping into this mix of passion and humour, content creator Sarthak Sachdeva pulled off a quirky social experiment that quickly went viral online. He printed posters with QR codes linked to his personal payment account with a message: 'Donate Rs 10 for RCB Goodluck.' Then, he stuck them all over the city – on poles, walls, and random public spots. At first, it looked like just another prank. But as the video unfolded, we see people beginning to notice the posters. To his surprise, many actually scanned the code and sent money. Whether out of genuine support for RCB or just to join in on the fun, contributions started flowing. By the end of the day, Sachdeva had collected Rs 1,200 from complete strangers. In a light-hearted moment in the video, he said, 'Some people even went a step ahead and paid amounts like Rs 100, Rs 69.' Check out the video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sarthak Sachdeva (@sarthaksachdevva) The clip has gone viral, racking up over nine million views in just 24 hours. The comment section is full of reactions – some hilarious, some heartfelt. A user wrote, 'Iske baad agr RCB na jeete toh ro dungi' (I'll cry if RCB doesn't win after this). Another user wrote, '1000 QR code Printing ke liye daal diye hai' (I've sent 1000 QR codes for printing). Not everyone was impressed, though. One user commented, 'Pretty much gives a rough estimate of collective intelligence of Indian youth.' Still, others saw entrepreneurial potential in the stunt, saying it sparked 'a new business idea'. RCB, meanwhile, is preparing for a high-stakes clash against their fierce rivals, Chennai Super Kings, in the much-anticipated 'Southern Derby' this Saturday. With seven wins in 10 matches, six of them coming on the road, they currently sit third on the table. However, their shaky form at home could be a concern, especially with three of their final four matches set at Bengaluru 's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. To keep their playoff hopes strong, RCB will need to shake off the home-ground jitters and bring the same energy that has kept their fans dreaming.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Donate Rs 10 for RCB': Creator's hilarious QR code prank goes viral, fans actually pay up for good luck
Source: Instagram The Indian Premier League (IPL) has transformed into much more than a mere cricket tournament; it is now a full-fledged cultural movement in India. Every season sees the fans go into overdrive, cheering for their favourite teams with great passion, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise tends to be in the limelight quite frequently. Though they are the home to some of the sport's largest stars and have an enormous following, RCB still has no IPL title. This consistent failure has been a rallying cry among their fans and also something that brings laughs, quite frequently in the form of memes. Sarthak Sachdeva's QR code experiment riding the wave of RCB's fan culture Riding on the wave of RCB's fan culture and its light-hearted reputation, content creator Sarthak Sachdeva initiated a social experiment that took off in no time. His concept was simple yet smart: he printed QR codes connected to his payment account with the phrase, "Donate Rs 10 for RCB Goodluck," and pasted them on public surfaces, including walls, poles, and street corners. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up tо £8,000 Credit Limit Ocean Credit Card ® Learn More Undo The video recording of this experiment starts with Sarthak going about the city, placing the QR codes with a calm smile. At first, the idea was light and nearly ridiculous, but it soon took a dramatic turn. Folks started seeing the codes, scanning them, and paying, as if out of their RCB love or maybe just out of fun in doing something so offbeat. By day's end, Sarthak had collected Rs 1,200 from complete strangers, demonstrating just how eager people were to embrace the concept in a funny, carefree manner. RCB's fan reactions and hopes amidst their ongoing IPL journey The offbeat video quickly collected enormous traction, with 3.5 million views and an avalanche of reactions in comments. Some of the users joked that the idea was a new business venture, while others jokingly wished that RCB would win the IPL if they were helping it succeed. One of the comments jokingly said, "Iske baad agr RCB na jeete toh ro dungi," which reflected the hopes of the fans for an RCB win despite the current drought of titles. At the time of the last reports, RCB is placed second in the IPL points table with seven wins from ten matches. Remarkably, all these wins have come on the road, proving how they can handle pressure situations. The record of RCB at home has been less impressive, though, and their defeats this season have come at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. As the season nears its final stretch, this inconsistency at home is a concern for fans, especially with four remaining matches, including three at home. To maintain their momentum and secure a playoff spot, RCB will need to overcome these home-ground struggles. Also Read | Passport office or fashion show? Guard denies man's entry wearing shorts, sparks online debate
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Donate ₹10 for RCB': Creator's hilarious QR code stunt goes viral, fans actually pay up
The Indian Premier League (IPL) isn't just a cricket tournament, it's a full-blown cultural phenomenon in India. With every new season, fans go all out to support their teams, and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) remains one of the most talked-about franchises. Despite having a massive fan base and some of the biggest names in cricket, RCB are yet to win an IPL title, and their struggle has become both a rallying cry and a meme. Riding on that wave of fandom and humour, content creator Sarthak Sachdeva came up with a social experiment that quickly went viral. He printed QR codes linked to his payment account with the words 'Donate ₹10 for RCB Goodluck' and pasted them across public places, walls, poles, and random street corners. Also read: Laid-off techie struggles to 'adapt to Indian life' after returning from US: 'I've lived in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad' A post shared by Sarthak Sachdeva (@sarthaksachdevva) The quirky video racked up 3.5 million views online. Many took to the comments section to react. A user wrote, ''Naya business idea." Another added, 'Iske baad agr RCB na jeete toh ro dungi' RCB is currently second on the points table with 7 wins from 10 matches, all of which have come in away games, a testament to their ability to perform under pressure. However, their only losses this season have been at home, raising concerns as they enter the final stretch of the league. With four matches left, including three at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB will need to overcome their inconsistent home record to maintain momentum. Also read: Gavaskar backs RCB to end 18-year IPL drought, expresses doubt on MI's 'recent surge': 'They've only just started...'
News18
23-04-2025
- Health
- News18
Gaurav Taneja AKA The Flying Beast Defends Gauri Khan In Fake Paneer Row: 'You Can't Test Purity With Iodine'
Last Updated: Influencer Sarthak Sachdeva accused Gauri Khan's Mumbai restaurant Torii of using bad paneer. YouTuber Gaurav Taneja has criticised the iodine test used. News18 Gauri Khan's restaurant Torii in Mumbai was recently accused of using bad-quality paneer by influencer Sarthak Sachdeva. He shared a video testing paneer from different celebrity restaurants. The video got over five million views before it was removed. Torii said the claims were not true. After that, many others started doing similar tests. But YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, who also owns a dairy company, said the test used in the video isn't a reliable way to check paneer. He said the iodine test isn't a good way to check if paneer is pure. It only shows if there's starch, and most fake paneer doesn't have starch, so it can still pass the test. '99% of fake paneer can pass the iodine test. A recent report cited safety officials as saying that the number one most adulterated product in the market is paneer. You must've noticed that every influencer nowadays is carrying iodine with them wherever they go. But the truth is that you can't test the purity of paneer with iodine. I've worked in this industry, that's not how things are done," he said. Gaurav added, 'You take milk, you separate the fat from the milk. You make cream and ghee from that fat. What you're left with is worthless milk with no fat. So then, they are forced to reintroduce fat into the milk, either by adding vegetable oil or palm oil. That milk is sold in the market, and that's the milk with which paneer is made. There is no starch in this milk, because all the fat in it has come from vegetable oil or palm oil. You can put all the iodine in the world on it, but you won't be able to catch it. It won't blacken, for the simple reason that it has no starch. Now you decide for yourself, what kind of paneer you're eating, and what kind of paneer is being sold in the market." The Controversy Around Fake Paneer At Gauri Khan's Torii A YouTuber recently went on a spree to find out if the poshest of the eateries in Mumbai, especially the celebrity-owned joints, offer quality paneer. During his journey, the content creator apparently found out 'fake paneer' at Gauri Khan's Mumbai restaurant Torii. YouTuber Sarthak Sachdeva took to Instagram and posted an elaborate video where he could be first seen ordering a paneer dish at these eating joints. Soon after the dishes arrived, he removed the fried coating from the paneer, washed it in a bowl of water and put iodine drops on it. Sarthak started off with Virat Kohli's One8 Commune, next he visited Shilpa Shetty's Bastian, followed by Bobby Deol's Someplace Else with a vial of iodine tincture. All these restaurants passed his iodine test. Torii's statement The restaurant issued an official statement that read, 'We are utterly surprised at the news of 'fake paneer' being served at Torii. The iodine test reflects the presence of starch, not the authenticity of the paneer. For all dishes that contain soy-based ingredients (a staple in Asian food) this reaction is expected. From sourcing our produce to the food being served on the plate to our patrons, there are quality checks at every step of the way. Our commitment to excellence in the food we serve remains unwavered." First Published:
