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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Development players gear up for the big leagues
Development players gear up for the big leagues The historic CMR Golf Club hosted the latest round of the Big Easy Golf Tour from August 5 to 7. The Big Easy Tour was founded in 2011 as a developmental leg of the iconic Sunshine Tour, South Africa's most prestigious golfing event. The name alludes to legendary South African golf player Ernie Els. According to club president Winston Smith, what makes this year's tour special is the fact that seven former development players, who had their start at CMR, are part of the tournament. 'We're very proud as a club for our continued focus on development,' he says. 'These players started as children at CMR, receiving training through our partnership with the South African Golf Development Board. 'They eventually became fully-fledged members of the club and are now playing at a professional level.' He adds that CMR is the only golf club that offers free membership to its juniors. 'Our programme exposes the young players to the various local, provincial, and national leagues.' 'It is part of our initiative to encourage young talented players to join the sport, and it is bearing fruit. These young players who fought their way up the ranks are now vying for a place in the top tournament in the country.' Out of the seven former CMR juniors that took part, three are playing in the amateur league, looking to move up in the rankings and turn professional, and four are playing on a professional level, trying to qualify for the Sunshine Tour. 'We look forward to seeing big things from these players in the future,' he concludes.
Rudaw Net
4 days ago
- Health
- Rudaw Net
Erbil hosts medical research summit
Also in Kurdistan Iraq repatriating 6 Kurds from Libya Body of man killed in French camp returned to Kurdistan Region New plan to develop mountaineering in Kurdistan Wolves kill over 100 sheep in Duhok A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A medical research summit in Erbil on Friday provided a platform for students to present their ideas and work on a range of topics from diagnosis to treatment. 'Together we can make research more accessible, more engaging, and equip students with necessary supplies,' said Sanaa Kawes Faris, president of the Kurdistan branch of the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). "Today, I invite you all, students, faculty members from all over Kurdistan and from all medical universities, and partners to join us hand in hand with this mission,' she added, noting that research can change lives when it is taken out of scientific journals and into real world applications. IFMSA-Kurdistan has formed a standing committee, called SCORE, to standardize medical research across the Kurdistan Region, according to Faris. This was the second annual IFMSA-Kurdistan National Research Summit, a partnership between Hawler Medical University and IFMSA. Rudaw Media Network is a sponsor. The top three projects will receive awards and support for academic publication. 'We believe that learning is not confined to a classroom. It's a lifelong pursuit fueled by curiosity, collaboration, and the sharing of ideas. Our presence here today reflects that belief,' said Noor Yousef, from the Classical School of the Medes. One researcher presenting his work was Ibrahim Mohamed with a meta-analysis comparing cardiac MRI (CMR) and positron emission tomography (PET) for diagnosing cardiac inflammation. An accurate diagnosis 'is not only essential but could potentially be life-saving,' he said, noting that the gold standard, an endomyocardial biopsy, is invasive. 'In the case of patchy disease, where cardiac MRI might not detect it, PET can be more valuable,' Mohamed said. He recommended using CMR as a first-line tool for suspected myocarditis, with PET as a follow-up, and urged future studies to control variables for more accurate comparisons. Jodi Ramadan presented what he called 'the backbone of this summit' - the first student-conducted study in Kurdistan on research development among undergraduates. 'Pushing students to do research helps their creative and critical thinking, which is the only way to win the race against AI if you don't want to die,' Ramadan said. In a survey of students from seven medical colleges, Ramadan found a lack of knowledge about research. 'In a nutshell, we saw low knowledge, low practice, many barriers, but a positive attitude,' he said, recommending making research a mandatory subject in all medical colleges. Rose Hatam presented a study on breastfeeding practices in Erbil. She found that while 76% of mothers had good knowledge about breastfeeding, only 29% exclusively breastfed for six months. The study also found that the majority of mothers trusted healthcare professionals, yet only 20% relied on them as a primary source of information. She said her research was 'an opportunity for healthcare providers to step in and dismantle these beliefs once and for all.' Abdulrahman Osama presented a systematic review comparing two treatments of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia - dexamethasone and prednisolone. He noted that 'more than 23,000 cases' of the disease are fatal each year. His review of 15 studies found that dexamethasone improved survival rates and cut central nervous system relapse rates by nearly half, but it also carried higher risks of infections and other side effects. He recommended individualized protocols and called for more local, adult-focused research to improve outcomes for children.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Tablet sales sail smooth on 5G wave; India market grows by 20% QoQ in April-June
New Delhi: India's tablet market grew 20% quarter-on-quarter in the April-June quarter of 2025, driven by greater availability of fifth-generation (5G)-enabled devices and channel expansion by top vendors, according to a report released by CyberMedia Research (CMR). Independence Day 2025 Modi signals new push for tech independence with local chips Before Trump, British used tariffs to kill Indian textile Bank of Azad Hind: When Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose gave India its own currency The report said 5G tablets remained the key growth catalyst, accounting for 95% of shipments year-on-year, as Indians adopt next-generation connectivity. Apple led the tablet market with a 30% volume share as its shipments rose by 10% year-on-year in Q2 2025. The iPhone and iPad maker, however, had a 33% share in the corresponding quarter last year. Apple's performance was "supported by a 78% quarter-on-quarter and 10% year-on-year growth", CMR said, adding that its shipments were driven by a strong demand for the newly launched iPad 11 series, which accounted for 70% of Apple's total shipments during the quarter, alongside improved availability across both online and offline channels. Apple was followed by Samsung with a 27% share, Lenovo (16%), Xiaomi (15%) and OnePlus (6%), according to CMR. For Samsung, its broad portfolio enabled it to sustain performance across both affordable and enterprise segments, while Lenovo benefited from demand in the education segment, and Xiaomi had competitive value-for-money tablet offerings combined with strategic expansion across online and offline retail channels. "India's tablet market is advancing along two complementary growth paths-value-for-money and premium," said Menka Kumari, senior analyst-industry intelligence group (IIG), CMR. "The strong double-digit growth in the value-for-money segment highlights robust demand from students, gig workers and value-conscious users seeking reliable performance, and new compelling Android value-for-money tablets from brands, such as Xiaomi and OnePlus." She added that the premium segment, led by Apple and Samsung, is seeing heightened traction from professionals and "ecosystem loyalists who prioritise seamless integration, security and superior experience". The research firm has forecasted a 10-15% growth for the tablet market in 2025. Canalys has separately forecasted that tablet shipments are expected to contract by 8%. "As we move into the festive quarter-a traditionally strong period for consumer electronics-CMR's analysis points to a sustained momentum and consistent growth, driven by demand from both urban centres and the expanding base of Aspirational India," Kumari said.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Tablet sales sail smooth on 5G wave; India market grows by 20% QoQ in April-June
Synopsis India's tablet market experienced a 20% growth in Q2 2025, fueled by 5G-enabled devices and vendor channel expansion. Apple dominated with a 30% market share, driven by strong iPad 11 series demand. Samsung, Lenovo, Xiaomi, and OnePlus followed, catering to diverse segments. CMR forecasts continued growth, while Canalys predicts a slight contraction for the year. ETTelecom New Delhi: India's tablet market grew 20% quarter-on-quarter in the April-June quarter of 2025, driven by greater availability of fifth-generation (5G)-enabled devices and channel expansion by top vendors, according to a report released by CyberMedia Research (CMR).The report said 5G tablets remained the key growth catalyst, accounting for 95% of shipments year-on-year, as Indians adopt next-generation connectivity. Apple led the tablet market with a 30% volume share as its shipments rose by 10% year-on-year in Q2 2025. The iPhone and iPad maker, however, had a 33% share in the corresponding quarter last performance was "supported by a 78% quarter-on-quarter and 10% year-on-year growth", CMR said, adding that its shipments were driven by a strong demand for the newly launched iPad 11 series, which accounted for 70% of Apple's total shipments during the quarter, alongside improved availability across both online and offline channels. Apple was followed by Samsung with a 27% share, Lenovo (16%), Xiaomi (15%) and OnePlus (6%), according to CMR. For Samsung, its broad portfolio enabled it to sustain performance across both affordable and enterprise segments, while Lenovo benefited from demand in the education segment, and Xiaomi had competitive value-for-money tablet offerings combined with strategic expansion across online and offline retail channels."India's tablet market is advancing along two complementary growth paths-value-for-money and premium," said Menka Kumari, senior analyst-industry intelligence group (IIG), CMR. "The strong double-digit growth in the value-for-money segment highlights robust demand from students, gig workers and value-conscious users seeking reliable performance, and new compelling Android value-for-money tablets from brands, such as Xiaomi and OnePlus."She added that the premium segment, led by Apple and Samsung, is seeing heightened traction from professionals and "ecosystem loyalists who prioritise seamless integration, security and superior experience".The research firm has forecasted a 10-15% growth for the tablet market in 2025. Canalys has separately forecasted that tablet shipments are expected to contract by 8%."As we move into the festive quarter-a traditionally strong period for consumer electronics-CMR's analysis points to a sustained momentum and consistent growth, driven by demand from both urban centres and the expanding base of Aspirational India," Kumari said.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Indian tablet PC market grows 20% in Q2; Apple leads with 30% share
According to the CyberMedia Research (CMR) Tablet PC India Market latest report, Apple's iPad supplies in the Indian market grew 10 per cent year-on-year in the June 2025 quarter Press Trust of India New Delhi India tablet PC market grew 20 per cent year-on-year in the June 2025 quarter, with Apple cornering almost one-third market share, CyberMedia Research said in a report. According to the CyberMedia Research (CMR) Tablet PC India Market latest report, Apple's iPad supplies in the Indian market grew 10 per cent year-on-year in the June 2025 quarter. "Apple maintained the leading position in India's tablet market in Q2 2025, with a market share of 30 per cent supported by a 78 per cent quarter-on-quarter and 10 per cent year-on-year growth. "This performance was driven by strong demand for the newly launched iPad 11 Series, which accounted for 70 per cent of Apple's total shipments during the quarter, alongside improved availability across both online and offline channels," the report said. Samsung followed Apple as its supplies grew by 15 per cent year-on-year, clocking 27 per cent market share during the reported quarter. "The company's broad portfolio enabled it to sustain performance across both affordable and enterprise segments. The Galaxy Tab A9 Plus 5G was the primary contributor, representing 81 per cent of Samsung's tablet shipments during the quarter," the report said. Lenovo's market share remained flat at 16 per cent year-on-year, despite an 18 per cent growth in tablet PC supplies to the Indian market. Xiaomi and OnePlus registered high growth of 81 per cent and 95 per cent, clocking 15 per cent and 6 per cent market share, respectively. "The strong double-digit growth in the value-for-money segment highlights robust demand from students, gig workers, and value-conscious users seeking reliable performance, and new compelling Android value-for-money tablets from brands, such as Xiaomi and OnePlus. "Meanwhile, the premium segment, led by Apple and Samsung, is seeing heightened traction from professionals and ecosystem loyalists, who prioritise seamless integration, security, and superior experience," CMR Senior Analyst, Industry Intelligence Group (IIG), Menka Kumari said. CMR projected a steady 10-15 per cent growth for the tablet market in 2025. "India's tablet market momentum is clearly shifting toward 5G-enabled premium and value-for-money Android tablets, delivering enhanced productivity and entertainment. As we move into the festive quarter, a traditionally strong period for consumer electronics, CMR's analysis points to a sustained momentum and consistent growth, driven by demand from both urban centres and the expanding base of aspirational India," Kumari said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
