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Scoop
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
Squash Action Hits Courts For Auckland Open
Press Release – Squash Auckland The Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Squash Open gets underway, tomorrow (Thursday 22 May) at the North Shore Squash Club with some intriguing matches in the opening rounds. The men's PSA Challenger has first and second round matches on Friday followed by quarters and semis on Saturday and final Sunday while the women's Satellite runs Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The men's draw involves players such as Northland left-hander Freddie Jameson who was a finalist at the New Zealand Junior Open this year but is up against another teen in Auckland's Vihan Chathury who will be playing for New Zealand at World Junior Championships in Egypt in July. Gisborne-raised Willz Donnelly, Bay of Plenty's Glenn Templeton as well as Henderson's Apa Fatialofa and North Shore's Sion Wiggan against Korean seed Youngjo Ko are all on court in the first round. If matches go to plan top seeded 18-year-old Ollie Dunbar will play seventh seed Gianluca Bushell-O'Connor from Australia in the quarters on Saturday, Dunbar ranked 140 in the world would then have a likely semifinal against either fourth seed Camern Darton (Australia) or fifth seed Jooyung Na (Korea) on Saturday afternoon. In the bottom half of the draw Shamil Wakeel from Sri Lanka who is seeded second will face the winner of the clash between Malaysian teenager Harith Daniel and Taupo's Bryce McMullen in the second round The women's Satellite draw has Jena Gregory originally from the Hawkes Bay, as top seed and set to face Waikato's Sophie Hodges, the fourth seed in the semifinals if the draw works out. Second seed, Bay of Plenty's Winona Jo-Joyce could come up against third seed Emma Merson (Bay of Plenty) or four-time former champion Lana Harrison for a place in the final. The tournament runs Thursday 22 May – Sunday 25 May at the North Shore Squash Club with 170 entries across all divisions. All draws will be on the website.
Scoop
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
Squash Action Hits Courts For Auckland Open
The Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Squash Open gets underway, tomorrow (Thursday 22 May) at the North Shore Squash Club with some intriguing matches in the opening rounds. The men's PSA Challenger has first and second round matches on Friday followed by quarters and semis on Saturday and final Sunday while the women's Satellite runs Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The men's draw involves players such as Northland left-hander Freddie Jameson who was a finalist at the New Zealand Junior Open this year but is up against another teen in Auckland's Vihan Chathury who will be playing for New Zealand at World Junior Championships in Egypt in July. Gisborne-raised Willz Donnelly, Bay of Plenty's Glenn Templeton as well as Henderson's Apa Fatialofa and North Shore's Sion Wiggan against Korean seed Youngjo Ko are all on court in the first round. If matches go to plan top seeded 18-year-old Ollie Dunbar will play seventh seed Gianluca Bushell-O'Connor from Australia in the quarters on Saturday, Dunbar ranked 140 in the world would then have a likely semifinal against either fourth seed Camern Darton (Australia) or fifth seed Jooyung Na (Korea) on Saturday afternoon. In the bottom half of the draw Shamil Wakeel from Sri Lanka who is seeded second will face the winner of the clash between Malaysian teenager Harith Daniel and Taupo's Bryce McMullen in the second round The women's Satellite draw has Jena Gregory originally from the Hawkes Bay, as top seed and set to face Waikato's Sophie Hodges, the fourth seed in the semifinals if the draw works out. Second seed, Bay of Plenty's Winona Jo-Joyce could come up against third seed Emma Merson (Bay of Plenty) or four-time former champion Lana Harrison for a place in the final. All draws will be on the website.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kesar mango fest brings consumers, farmers together
Ahmedabad: Gujarat govt on Wednesday launched its annual Kesar Mango Festival 2025 at Ahmedabad Haat in Vastrapur, featuring premium mangoes from eight districts including Junagadh, Talala and Gir Somnath. The Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation Ltd (GAIC)-organized event hosts 85 stalls, enabling direct farmer-to-consumer sales of carbide-free mangoes . The festival showcases kesar mangoes from Valsad, Navsari, Dang, Narmada and Kutch regions."This platform eliminates middlemen, improving our profits and market reach," said Harsh Patel, a vendor from Talala. Another vendor Meet Vala, "Such events facilitate direct consumer interaction and motivate us to improve production."The state horticulture department's exhibition features diverse mango varieties from across India, including Totapuri from Andhra Pradesh, Rajapuri from Maharashtra and Langda from Uttar Pradesh. Gujarat's mango production has shown impressive growth, recording a 10.9% CAGR with production of 2.4 lakh metric tonnes, according to the India 2024 Horticulture Report. Officials anticipate sales of over 2.50 lakh kilograms during the festival. The event has received positive response from visitors. "I have never seen so many mango varieties in one place. This is a good way to learn about horticulture and mango varieties," said local resident Meena Shah. Ramesh Solanki, a software engineer from Satellite, said, "This is more than just a fruit festival. It's a showcase of Gujarat's agri-excellence." The festival continues for a month at Ahmedabad Haat, offering citizens direct access to premium kesar mangoes while supporting local farmers. — Inputs by Navya Nair and Palak Yadav
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Trai suggests satcom spectrum price at 4% of AGR
Mumbai: India's telecom regulator Friday recommended the administrative allocation of satcom spectrum for a fee pegged at 4% of adjusted gross revenue (AGR), to be assigned for five years, paving the way for commercial rollout of next-generation satellite internet services in India. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India ( TRAI ) has proposed that both geostationary (GSO) and non-geostationary (NGSO)-based Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) operators will be required to pay 4% of their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), with a minimum annual charge of ₹3,500 per MHz spectrum block. Additionally, operators offering services in urban areas would have to shell out ₹500 per subscribers annually, the TRAI said in its much-awaited satcom recommendations on Friday. NGSO FSS operators will need to pay quarterly subscriber fees based on the number of urban users, using a formula of 125 multiplied by the number of urban subscribers. Trai has proposed a five-year licensing framework, extendable by two years, for both geostationary (GSO) and non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite services. The recommendations follow consultations with over 40 stakeholders and suggest a structured roadmap for assigning spectrum across multiple frequency bands, including Ku, Ka, Q/V, L, S, and C bands. TRAI has urged the government to consider subsidies for NGSO user terminals in unserved and underserved rural areas to promote digital inclusion. Satellite Earth Stations may be permitted in IMT (mobile network) bands like 42.5–43.5 GHz in remote, uninhabited regions, to avoid interference with terrestrial services. It also suggested that spectrum be assigned within 30 days of application, provided the applicant has received in-principle clearance from the government. Operators using shared frequencies must coordinate in 'good faith,' with TRAI proposing a potential last-resort 'spectrum split' model similar to U.S. FCC guidelines in case of coordination failure.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Trai suggests satcom spectrum price at 4% of AGR
India's telecom regulator Friday recommended the administrative allocation of satcom spectrum for a fee pegged at 4% of adjusted gross revenue (AGR), to be assigned for five years, paving the way for commercial rollout of next-generation satellite internet services in India. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Missiles, shelling, and attacks — here's all that's happening Pakistani Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources India on high alert: What's shut, who's on leave, and state-wise emergency measures The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed that both geostationary (GSO) and non-geostationary (NGSO)-based Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) operators will be required to pay 4% of their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), with a minimum annual charge of Rs 3,500 per MHz spectrum block. Additionally, operators offering services in urban areas would have to shell out Rs 500 per subscribers annually, the TRAI said in its much-awaited satcom recommendations on Friday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Linda Kozlowski, 67, Shows Off Her Perfect Figure In A New Photo Investructor Undo NGSO FSS operators will need to pay quarterly subscriber fees based on the number of urban users, using a formula of 125 multiplied by the number of urban subscribers. Trai has proposed a five-year licensing framework, extendable by two years, for both geostationary (GSO) and non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite services. The recommendations follow consultations with over 40 stakeholders and suggest a structured roadmap for assigning spectrum across multiple frequency bands, including Ku, Ka, Q/V, L, S, and C bands. Live Events TRAI has urged the government to consider subsidies for NGSO user terminals in unserved and underserved rural areas to promote digital inclusion. Satellite Earth Stations may be permitted in IMT (mobile network) bands like 42.5–43.5 GHz in remote, uninhabited regions, to avoid interference with terrestrial services. It also suggested that spectrum be assigned within 30 days of application, provided the applicant has received in-principle clearance from the government. Operators using shared frequencies must coordinate in 'good faith,' with TRAI proposing a potential last-resort 'spectrum split' model similar to U.S. FCC guidelines in case of coordination failure.
