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Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
3 cadets from Mai Bhago preparatory institute commissioned as flying officers in Air Force
Three alumnae of Mohali-based Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (AFPI) for Girls – Harnoor Singh, Kritee S Bisht and Alisha – have been commissioned as flying officers in the Indian Air Force, after successfully passing out from the Air Force Academy, Dundigal (Hyderabad), on Saturday. The passing out parade was reviewed by Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, PVSM, AVSM. Flying officers Harnoor Singh and Alisha have been commissioned in the education branch, while flying officer Kritee S Bisht has been commissioned as a flight controller in the administration branch of the Air Force. Flying officer Harnoor Singh is the daughter of Vikram Singh Bains, principal in a government school, and hails from Pathankot. Flying officer Kritee S Bisht is the daughter of Shakti Sharan Singh, a senior engineer at PACL, Nangal. Flying Officer Alisha is the daughter of Sunil Dutt, a teacher at a private school and hails from Jalandhar. Congratulating the three cadets, Punjab employment generation, skill development and training minister Aman Arora said their success will inspire more daughters of Punjab to pursue careers in the defence services.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian firms target overseas assets to fast-track semiconductor ambitions
Strategic overseas acquisitions by India's nascent semiconductor companies are set to emerge as a key enabler for the country's ambitions in chip manufacturing and assembly, ensuring access to proprietary expertise, precision equipment, and critical intellectual property, experts told firms including Tata Electronics and L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT) have recently made significant moves to acquire foreign assets even as they invest in greenfield facilities within the acquisitions bring experienced engineering teams and operational know-how, which are essential for upskilling local workforces and establishing robust training pipelines, explained Kunal Chaudhary, partner and co-leader, inbound investment group, at EY India. LTSCT and Kaynes Semicon are jointly acquiring the power modules business of Fujitsu General Electronics, based in Japan, while opto-semiconductor maker Polymatech last year acquired US-based semiconductor equipment provider Nisene Technology Group to build an integrated chip manufacturing business. Tata Electronics is exploring takeovers of semiconductor fabrication and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facilities in Malaysia. Chaudhary said while India has already built a strong presence in chip design, moving into OSAT — a high-margin segment that includes advanced packaging and assembly — will be key to climbing the value chain. With advanced packaging technologies becoming critical to semiconductor innovation, India's entry into this space could enhance its global positioning, he said. After Kaynes and LTSCT announced acquisition of Fujitsu General's power modules business for Rs 118.34 crore on Monday, Kaynes CEO Raghu Panicker said the deal opens up new avenues for advanced semiconductor packaging excellence. 'This move strengthens Kaynes' OSAT capabilities, while aligning with our long-term strategy of supporting global original equipment manufacturers through best-in-class technology and scalable infrastructure,' he told ET. Kaynes is one of the four companies under the India Semiconductor Mission 1.0 building OSATs in the country, while Larsen & Toubro has invested more than $300 million to create its fabless chip company LTSCT. ET on June 3 reported that Tata Electronics is in talks with several global semiconductor companies to acquire a fabrication or OSAT plant in Malaysia. The move is aimed at bolstering the Tata Group company's knowledge and talent base ahead of its ambitious foray into semiconductor fab, assembly and packaging in India. 'Most acquisitions and partnerships at the moment are really about two things: gaining access to trained talent – essentially acqui-hires – and jump-starting work on cutting-edge technologies,' said Prithvideep Singh, general manager at Mohali-based Continental Device India Ltd (CDIL) that has a partnership with German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies. 'Gaining access to know-how is only half the battle,' he said. 'Transferring it to Indian operations and building capability within local teams…demand years of groundwork, deep technical maturity, and process discipline.' Infineon supplies high performance silicon wafers, and CDIL packages and distributes advanced power semiconductors like MOSFETs and modules specifically tailored for the Indian market, including for electric vehicles and renewables. 'All the JVs and strategic partnerships are a result of the need for Indian entities to build their core competency with best in class proven technology and manufacturing processes,' said Neil Shah, cofounder and vice-president, research, at Counterpoint Research. He noted that matured nodes foundry and back-end packaging OSAT/ATMP are low hanging opportunities for new entrants. 'Building fabs for advanced nodes is still a distant dream for Indian enterprises as there are just three big players like TSMC, the leader, and Samsung and Intel, which are still struggling versus TSMC,' Shah said. 'So, high value fab will take time if at all one of them decides to set up in India in future, if the other ecosystems develop handsomely,' he explained. Biswajeet Mahapatra, principal analyst at Forrester, said acquiring assets of foreign entities allows Indian companies to access advanced technologies like wafer-level packaging, 2.5D/3D integration, and chiplet-based designs, which are critical for modern semiconductors. By leveraging foreign expertise and infrastructure, Indian companies can reduce reliance on imports for high-end packaging solutions and meet the growing demand from global OEMs like Apple and Intel, he explained. For the broader ecosystem, overseas acquisitions and partnerships can help bridge critical capability gaps. Given the current talent crunch in India, they offer a smart and often necessary path for companies entering the sector, experts said. But the real challenge lies in how effectively that know-how is embedded into Indian operations and scaled with consistency and quality, they added.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian sports wrap, June 10: Punjab FC extends contract of head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis
FOOTBALL Punjab FC extends contract of head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis Punjab FC (PFC) has announced the contract extension of Head Coach Panagiotis Dilmperis until 2027 on Tuesday. The extension comes on the back of a season in which the Mohali-based team finish 10th in the Indian Super League (ISL). Alongside him, assistant coach Konstantinos Katsaras and Strength and conditioning coach Papaioannou Ioannis will also continue with the club. Sankarlal Chakraborty will also continue as the Indian assistant Coach of the team for the next season. Dilmperis, who joined the club ahead of the 2024–25 campaign from Greek Club A. E Ermionida FC, also led Punjab FC guided the Shers to the quarterfinals of the Kalinga Super Cup. - Team Sportstar HOCKEY Hundal to lead Indian junior men's hockey team to 4-Nation tournament in Germany Experienced drag-flicker Araijeet Singh Hundal will lead a 24-member Indian junior men's hockey team in the 4-Nation Tournament in Berlin beginning June 21, which will also serve as a preparation for the Junior World Cup scheduled in Chennai and Madurai later this year. Besides India, the 4-Nation tournament, scheduled from June 21 to 25, will feature Spain, Australia and hosts Germany. Hundal, who was a part of the team that won the 2023 Junior Asia Cup gold and also played in the 2023-24 Pro League, will have defender Amir Ali as his deputy. Each team will play against each other side in a single round-robin pool stage with the top two squaring off in the final. The third and fourth-placed teams will play a classification match. Indian Squad Goalkeepers: Bikramjit Singh, Vivek Lakra; Defenders: Amir Ali (vice-captain) Talem Priyobarta, Shardanand Tiwari, Sunil PB, Anmol Ekka, Rohit, Ravneet Singh, Sukhvinder. Midfielders: Ankit Pal, Manmeet Singh, Rosan Kujur, Rohit Kullu, Thockchom Kingson Singh, Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang, Adrohit Ekka, Jeetpal. Forwards: Araijeet Singh Hundal (captain), Gurjot Singh, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Dilraj Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Ajeet Yadav. - PTI
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Quiet brilliance: Shreyas Iyer leads by example, not by hype
Jaipur: Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer during the toss before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, in Jaipur. (PTI Photo) Ahmedabad: As Shashank Singh walked off the field following his 61*(30) in the IPL 2025 final, Shreyas Iyer was among the first to offer solace. Punjab Kings (PBKS) fell short by just six runs, which would have definitely hurt Shreyas, who had earlier shared that winning means everything to him. A win on Tuesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium would've made him the first captain to win two consecutive IPL titles with two different teams. This season, Shreyas had showcased selflessness of the highest order with the way he spearheaded an inexperienced PBKS squad to the final. The Mohali-based franchise had finished ninth in the previous edition and had not qualified for the playoffs in 11 years. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! While Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis were featuring in the IPL for the first time, the likes of Nehal Wadhera and Azmatullah Omarzai also had limited experience. Shreyas had to further deal with the exits of Glenn Maxwell and Lockie Ferguson due to injuries. The PBKS setup suffered a major setback in the playoffs following the unavailability of South African all-rounder Marco Jansen, who left the squad due to the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Shreyas navigated all the challenges with his ice-cold calmness, maintaining confidence through thick and thin. There was constant emphasis on making the players feel secure by backing them despite failures. 'We will try and win this for Virat Kohli': Rajat Patidar before IPL Final Priyansh enjoyed quality backing despite periods of inconsistency. The show of confidence powered the 24-year-old to score 475 runs at a strike rate of 179.24 in his maiden IPL season. Shreyas further empowered opener Prabhsimran Singh to realise his true potential following a topsy-turvy run in the past. Prabhsimran emerged as the highest-scoring uncapped player in IPL 2025, smashing 549 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 160.52.m "Shreyas talks to me like a friend. He says, 'Just play in the manner which suits you'," said Arya. Even Wadhera and Shashank made their presence felt, bringing solidity to the middle and lower order. One of Wadhera's most prominent performances came in 'Qualifier 2', where he smashed 48 off 29 balls, enabling PBKS to chase down 204 against MI. Shashank brought explosiveness and experience down the order, stepping up whenever promoted as well. However, the most impressive aspect of Shreyas' captaincy was the way he batted. The PBKS captain amassed 604 runs at an average of 50.33. Poll Did Shreyas Iyer's leadership positively impact the PBKS squad? Absolutely Somewhat Not really Not at all Shreyas' tally of 39 sixes in IPL 2025 is the second-highest number of sixes registered by an Indian batter in an IPL season. The PBKS captain showcased a batting masterclass in the second qualifier, delivering a beautiful amalgamation of aggression and composure during his unbeaten 87 off 41 balls. The Punjab-based franchise has been quite entertaining under Shreyas, notably smashing more than 200 runs in seven IPL 2025 matches. PBKS hit 173 sixes during the season—an impressive tally compared to second-placed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who accumulated 152 sixes. "Shreyas has real hunger in his eyes to do well. He wants to evolve and develop into the best leader and captain that he can be," said PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting. Who's that IPL player? Shreyas is known for his ability to perform magic tricks, which certainly reflected in the transformation of the bowling department. The same team which once struggled to defend large totals showcased immense composure to pull off wins comprehensively. While Arshdeep Singh (21 wickets) and Jansen (16 wickets) made their presence felt, Shreyas backed Chahal (16 wickets) despite expensive spells. The spinner repaid the faith, especially in a league match against KKR, picking four wickets as PBKS defended 112. Shreyas' tactical acumen further stood out in his crafty utilisation of Vyshak Vijaykumar, with the pacer's variations frustrating batters. Vyshak bowled wide yorkers in the Eliminator against GT, delivering knuckle-balls craftily in the second qualifier, which made a big difference. While Shreyas is certainly a great teammate, he is also stern about maintaining top-notch standards. The PBKS captain lashed out at Shashank following his clumsy run-out in the second qualifier, showcasing the emphasis on being competitive.
News18
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shreyas Iyer Becomes 2nd Captain In The World After MS Dhoni To...
Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings suffered a heartbreaking defeat by six runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 final played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (June 3). The Mohali-based franchise failed to chase down the target of 191 runs set by Rajat Patidar & Co. in front of more than 90,000 fans present at the world's biggest cricket stadium. PBKS fans had high hopes from Iyer, who hammered unbeaten 97 and 87 runs in the two IPL 2025 matches played at Narendra Modi Stadium, but on the night of the final, the 30-year-old right-handed batter from Mumbai got out for 1 run from two balls.
