RCB fan’s quirky ‘Good Luck’ fundraiser goes viral, sparks debate on digital trust
New Delhi: Content creator Sarthak Sachdev took Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) support to quirky new heights with a social experiment that unexpectedly went viral on social media platforms.
Sachdev pasted posters across city streets with QR codes linked to his own digital payment account, carrying the caption: “Donate ₹ 10 for RCB Goodluck.” This lighthearted prank took a surprising turn when strangers began scanning the QR codes and actually sending money.
By the end of the day, the creator had collected ₹ 1,200, all from people who either believed in RCB’s luck or simply enjoyed the humor behind the idea. Sachdev admitted in his video, which has since gone viral with over 24 million views, saying, “I honestly didn’t expect people to take it seriously. It was meant to be a fun social experiment.”
Reactions on his social media ranged from amused admiration to concern over digital gullibility. One user called it a “new business idea,” while another quipped, “People can spend money on some crazy s**t. I bet they would never feed the poor with that money.” Another curious curiousviewer remarked, “If it’s not fake, then it makes me feel so dumb to live in a country where people just scan random QR codes without thinking twice.”
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Sameer Ahmed elected President of SKMWA Muscat for 2026–2027
Muscat: Sameer Ahmed, a native of Udupi and currently employed in a private company in Muscat, has been elected President of the South Kanara Muslim Welfare Association (SKMWA), Muscat, for the 2026–2027 term.
The election was conducted during the association’s Annual General Body Meeting held at Al Reef Hotel, Muscat, in the presence of chief guests Adil Shaikh, Monabba, Shareef, and Sahebzada Mehmood.
The newly elected office bearers include Vice Presidents Mohd Arif (Udupi) and Niyaz Mohammed (Mangalore), General Secretary Jaseem Basha (Kundapura), Joint Secretaries Rizwan Ali (Udupi) and Zaheer Hussain (Moodbidri), Treasurer Tajuddin Sheikh (Tonse), Assistant Treasurer Irfan Ahmed (Udyavara), Finance Secretary Mohammed Asif Gafur (Karkala), Assistant Finance Secretary Mohammed Akif Gafoor (Karkala), and Auditor Ashraf Ali (Kaup).
The Core Committee includes Event Coordinators Ansar Katipalla and Adil Moodbidri, and Sports Coordinators Ashpak Basrur and Muneer Ahmed (Sastan).
The programme commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Zaid Asif. The Annual Activity Report for 2025 was presented by Sameer Ahmed, while the financial report was delivered by Mohammed Asif Gafoor and verified by Auditor Ashraf Ali.
Former president Azim was felicitated by Syed Mohiddin Saheb during the event.
The meeting concluded with an address by the newly elected president, followed by a vote of thanks proposed by General Secretary Jaseem Basha. The programme was coordinated by Syed Mohiddin Saheb (Sastan) and Ansar Katipalla.
