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India Gazette
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Dream League of India backed Federation Cup to be played from June 4 to June 6 in Panipat
Panipat (Haryana) [India], June 1 (ANI): Dream League of India (DLI) backed sixth Tennis Cricket Federation Cup will be played from June 4 to June 6, here in Panipat. 12 Teams from across the country will be participating in the Federation Cup from June 4 to June 6, in a day-night set-up. The Federation Cup is being organised by the TCAI, a member body of the International Tennis Cricket Federation( ITCF). Players for the Indian team slated to feature in the International Tennis Cricket series (against Russia and Poland) will be picked from the Federation Cup. Speaking about the same, Kanhiya Gurjar, president Tennis Cricket Association of India (TCAI), said, as quoted by the Dream League of India press release, 'We are thankful to the Dream League of India for sponsoring our tournament and backing us. Their support will be pivotal in shaping the future of tennis cricket. With their backing, we aim to add more professionalism and recognition to this exciting format, providing players with greater opportunities and exposure.' The 12 participating teams are from Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Goa, Bihar, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Haryana, Rajasthan, Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh. Speaking about the Federation Cup, Chetanya Nanda, Chief Strategist, Dream League of India, said, 'We are happy to sponsor the Federation Cup and look forward to witnessing the talent that will be unearthed. We believe in the future of tennis cricket, and this Federation Cup is a step towards nurturing and developing the next generation.' 'We will keep sponsoring grassroots tournaments like these in future to promote and give exposure to players from small districts. Keep an eye on our website for our upcoming Dream League of India tournament,' he added. Players featuring in the Dream League of India will get the chance to represent India in the Tennis Cricket Ball World Cup and the Asia Cup. Scouts will keep a close eye on the Dream League of India as the tournament will be played across the country and will form a basis for the selection of players to represent India in the Tennis Cricket Ball World Cup and the Asia Cup. The Dream League of India will be for both juniors (13-18) and seniors (18+), with six franchises participating across both categories. For Dream League of India, 860 junior and 860 senior players will be shortlisted for the auction, where six franchises per category will select their squads. Players shortlisted from the fair trials will enter the Dream League of India auction. Top performers stand a chance to be scouted by International Tennis Cricket Federation (ITCF) selectors to represent Team India in tennis cricket at the big stage Moreover, unsold players in the Dream League India (DLI) auction will compete in the country's biggest Inter-Zonal Tournament(best performers will get the platinum card to qualify for season 2 of DLI), with zonal champions advancing to an All-Zonal Championship. The winning team will face the Season 1 Franchise Champion in the Season 2 opener, ensuring every player gets a pathway to recognition and national glory. Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has been appointed as the League Commissioner for the Dream League of India. Joining the league as one of the 6 celebrity faces is acclaimed music icon Salim Merchant. (ani)
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Where the chips fall into place: Gujarat startups power India's semicon dream
Representative image AHMEDABAD: As multibillion-dollar semiconductor plants rise in Sanand and Dholera, a parallel, quieter revolution is underway — one powered by Gujarat's ambitious tech startups, in the chip design and embedded systems arena. Gujarat's ambitious semiconductor journey, barely two years old, is already accelerating at an impressive pace. Bolstered by proactive policies, major investments and ongoing plant constructions, Gujarat is already home to 30-odd startups that directly or indirectly contribute to the growing semiconductor ecosystem here. A case in point is Marmik Bhatt, an MBA who couldn't find an integrated chip for his project back in 2014. Necessity thus became the inflection point of his decade-long journey. 'In 2016, I did the first deposition and etching at nanoscale and two years later achieved 350 nanometre (nm) scale. After the pandemic, we established one of India's first homegrown commercial pilot and R&D fabs,' said Bhatt, founder of Rajkotbased Monk Tech, which is presently incubated at IIT Delhi and IIMA Ventures. 'We have a 2,000 sq ft clean room in Rajkot, and are scaling up this year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025: Steel Suppliers From Mexico At Lowest Prices (Take A Look) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo We intend to supply 1% of the global demand for 130nm chips. India has so much demand that even if several such facilities come up, they will all find business". Bhatt is one of the young startup founders betting on the development of a strong semiconductor ecosystem in Gujarat. Several startups are now associated with various aspects of the technology, primarily design and consultancy. Another example is Ahmedabad based IndieSemic, which began operations in April 2023. The startup is developing advanced radio frequency (RF) modules for IoT applications and indigenous application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions. Co-founded by Nikul Shah, who has nearly a decade of experience in semiconductor design services, IndieSemic aims to build globally competitive, locally designed hardware for sectors such as smart cities, industrial automation, automotive and surveillance. 'We design modules that connect electronic devices to the external environment,' said co-founder Jinal Shah. 'We have partnered with a European semiconductor company to facilitate chip manufacturing in India and currently offer 15 SKUs of RF modules. We are also in talks with packaging companies setting up in Gujarat to supply our products.' IndieSemic has also been selected under the ministry of electronics and information technology's design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme to design a system on chip (SoC). For Samir Shroff, founder of Pronesis Technologies, the drive to contribute to his homeland brought him back to India after over a decade in Silicon Valley with leading tech companies. His company specialises in semiconductor design and ASIC development. 'Ahmedabad being my native place became my first choice. When I returned in the 1990s, eInfoChips was the only player in this segment, and I worked there for four years in a senior role before founding my own venture. So far, I have established three companies, ' said Shroff. He highlighted Gujarat's strong growth potential in semiconductors, citing opportunities to train new engineers and the relatively low costs for setting up industry here. 'Success might take a while, but the current dynamics suit the region,' he added. Experts note that many of these startups benefit from international collaborations and market exposure in hubs like China and Taiwan, further strengthening Gujarat's semiconductor ecosystem. Silicon route runs through Sanand, Dholera Sanand and Dholera have evolved as key nodes on India's semiconductor map. Sanand now hosts four major players: Micron Technology, CG Power, Kaynes Technology, and the latest entrant, Taiwan's TSMT Electronics, which acquired 50,000 sq m of land to set up a Rs 500 crore electronics manufacturing facility recently. Meanwhile, Tata Group's Rs 91,000 crore investment to establish India's first semiconductor fab in Dholera marks a defining moment for the region. Together, these developments position Gujarat at the forefront of India's semiconductor ambitions. However, experts note that to sustain this momentum, the state must prioritise supporting infrastructure, including urban planning, housing, social amenities and a dependable local supply chain. There's more room to grow Experts believe that while Gujarat's startup momentum is encouraging, the scale still has room to grow. 'From eInfoChips alone, one of the earliest players in this space, nearly 20 startups have spun off in the past two decades, tackling various aspects of embedded and semiconductor tech,' said Nilesh Ranpura, director (engineering) at eInfoChips and a core member of the Indian Electronics and Semiconductors Association (IESA)'s Gujarat chapter. 'Globally, ecosystems in the US and Taiwan grew rapidly because allied startups pushed the tech forward." Ranpura points to a startup founded by a former Intel engineer that now builds chips tailored for CCTV cameras — an area still dominated by Chinese firms. 'At IESA, we are working to ensure that at least 2–3 new semiconductor startups emerge each year from Gujarat,' he said. To catalyse this, IIMA Ventures recently hosted a focused track for startup founders and investors in semiconductors, drawing stakeholders from the Gujarat govt, IESA, venture funds and incubators. The incubator has also released a sectoral thesis to guide emerging ventures. 'We engaged deeply with founders and experts to identify white spaces in sub-segments such as compound semiconductors, quantum computing and domain-specific architectures,' said a senior partner at IIMA Ventures. Prof Satya Ranjan Acharya, director of EDII's incubator Cradle, emphasised that while Gujarat's deep tech story is still young, the trajectory is promising. 'It's a long-gestation sector, and while it may take time to mature, the policy push and growing founder base show immense potential. The past two years alone reflect phenomenal early-stage growth,' he said.
NDTV
24-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Study In Canada Without A Permit: Who Is Eligible And What Are The Rules
Study In Canada: Canada continues to be a top destination for international education, with around 400,000 Indian students currently enrolled in institutions across the country. Usually, students require a study permit to pursue education in Canada, which involves submitting various key documents and can be a challenging process. However, a recent policy change allows certain individuals to study in Canada without obtaining a study permit. Who Can Study Without A Study Permit? According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), some work permit holders are permitted to continue their education without needing a separate study permit. This is part of a temporary policy introduced in 2023. Specifically, individuals who applied for a work permit on or before June 7, 2023, are eligible for this exemption. This rule remains effective until June 27, 2026. Conditions For Studying Without A Study Permit To qualify under this exemption, applicants must meet certain criteria: Hold a valid work permit. Have applied for the work permit on or before June 7, 2023, with the IRCC receiving the application by that date. If the application for renewal of the work permit was submitted on or before June 7, 2023, and work authorisation has been granted while the extension is processing, the individual can study without a permit. Applicants who submitted work permit applications after June 7, 2023, are not eligible for this policy. Those who applied to extend their work permit before the expiry of the previous permit may continue working under maintained status but do not qualify for the study permit exemption. Duration Of Study Permit Exemption Eligible work permit holders can study without a study permit for as long as their current work permit is valid. They may also continue studying while their extension applications are pending, provided the application was submitted by the qualifying date and has not been rejected. The exemption expires no later than June 27, 2026. Proving Study Permit Exemption To Institutions Work permit holders or applicants for extensions must inform their chosen Designated Learning Institution (DLI) that they do not require a study permit under this policy. To do this, they must present one of the following documents: A valid work permit. An Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) from the IRCC after applying for a work permit extension online. A work authorisation letter issued after applying for the study permit exemption. An IRCC email confirming eligibility under the public policy for study permit exemption. Why Students Want To Study In Canada Continuing education in Canada offers several advantages. After completing a course, students become eligible for a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP), allowing them to work in Canada for two to three years. This Canadian work experience combined with a Canadian degree can significantly enhance prospects of obtaining Permanent Residency (PR) through the Express Entry system.
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First Post
23-05-2025
- Business
- First Post
Canada cuts permits for Indian students by 31% as it curbs study visas
A looming housing crisis and pressure on health and transport infrastructure in the country are to blame for stringent visa requirements. PM Mark Carney has announced that temporary residents, including foreign students and workers, will not exceed 5 per cent of Canada's population by 2028 read more Experts say Indian students contribute close to $20 billion to Canada's economy. Representational image The number of Indian students going to study in Canada has nosedived significantly in the first quarter of 2025 since Ottawa's stringent visa requirements came into effect in January this year. Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that only 30,640 permits were issued to Indian students from January to March of this year, marking a 31 per cent drop from the same period in 2024. Since 2023, Canada has been working to curb the surge of international students entering the country. That year, it issued 681,155 study permits, with Indian students accounting for 278,045. By 2024, the total number of permits had declined to 516,275, with permits granted to Indian nationals falling to 188,465. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Why has Canada tightened visa? A looming housing crisis and pressure on health and transport infrastructure in the country are to blame for stringent visa requirements. The newly elected Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has announced that temporary residents, including foreign students and workers, will not exceed 5 per cent of Canada's population till 2028. To meet this objective, IRCC has set a reduced cap of 437,000 study permits for 2025, down from this year's target of 485,000. Indian students have traditionally made up the largest share of international students in Canada. In 2022, they accounted for 41 per cent of the total international student population. What are the new rules? The new eligibility requirements to get a Canadian visa are: Applicants must first be accepted by a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada They must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to pay tuition fees, cover the cost of accommodation and any other expenses, including those of family members accompanying them Applicants must comply with Canadian laws and have no criminal record They must be in good health and may be required to undergo a medical examination They must convince an immigration officer that they will leave Canada once their study permit expires
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Business Standard
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Electronic parts PLI: Govt may clear 1st lot of eligible players in a month
The ministry is also working on revamping the design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme, which is part of the semiconductor mission, and has so far had a subdued response Surajeet Das Gupta New Delhi Listen to This Article The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) is planning to clear the first lot of eligible players under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for electronic components within a month. Under the much-awaited scheme, the government has earmarked ₹22,919 crore as incentives for a period of six years. Meity expects over 150 companies, across various segments of electronic components from PCBs, mechanics and displays, to camera modules among others, will be eligible under the scheme when it closes. 'We will start announcing eligible players under the scheme in phases in a month, and expect over 150 companies to be part
