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Australia and India’s men both hit double-figures in their opening games of the tournament

Lausanne, Switzerland: New Zealand’s men got the day’s play underway with a comfortable showing against Pakistan, while Australia got their games title defence started with a massive victory over Scotland. The afternoon session started with a cracker between England and Wales men in which the hosts claimed a valuable three points, while India put 11 past Ghana. The evening began with a narrow England women’s win over Canada, with the day ended by a dominant Australia showing against South Africa. New Zealand 4 Pakistan 1 (Pool A men) New Zealand’s men opened the day’s play with a consummate performance against Pakistan, claiming their first 3 points after a remarkable opening day draw with Scotland. The first quarter saw a barrage of Black Sticks pressure, with misses from Sam Lane and Brad Read alongside a Nic Woods blocked effort and a Hugo Inglis shot saved by Pakistan keeper Akmal Hussain. Despite the one-way traffic Pakistan stood firm and the first quarter ended goalless. However, the pressure on the Pakistan goal did eventually reap reward for New Zealand, as dangerous midfielder Inglis fired home just a minute into the second period. Inglis doubled his tally -  and his sides lead - just a minute later as New Zealand looked to turn the screw. However, the quick-fire double appeared to wake up Pakistan, who dragged themselves back into the tie following a Ghazanfar Ali strike in the 26th minute. Both sides had chances to score again in the quarter, but the game remained at 2-1 heading into half-time. Gold Coast silver medallists New Zealand came back out after the break looking to put the game to bed as they searched for maximum points. However, chances from the likes of Inglis, Jake Smith and Kane Russell came and went to no avail. Pakistan began to create chances for themselves through Ahmad Nadeem, Rizwan Ali and Afraz as the game became more open, with both sides feeling like they could take something from the clash. Then came a turning point, …


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Qualcomm Technologies and Mahindra Collaborate to Provide Immersive In-Vehicle Experiences in the All-New Scorpio-N

The Scorpio-N leverages Visteon’s SmartCore Cockpit Domain Controller Based on the 3rd Generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms to Offer the Latest Technology Advancements for Comfortable, Safe and Intelligent Driving Experiences JUL 25, 2022SAN DIEGO Qualcomm products mentioned within this press release are offered by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. today announced work with Visteon Corporation to bring world-class, transformative in-vehicle experiences to the all-new Scorpio-N, utilizing the 3rd Generation Snapdragon® Cockpit Platforms from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. The Scorpio-N offers a cutting-edge driving and ownership experience provided by Mahindra’s connected artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which utilizes Visteon’s SmartCore™ cockpit domain controller technology based on the Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms. The Scorpio-N features a 17.78 cm colour Driver Information Display and 20.32 cm infotainment system with navigation. Leveraging the scalable AI-based Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms, the Scorpio-N provides a new level of personalization and natural interaction between a vehicle and its driver, as well as virtual assistance, and ultra-HD, and immersive audio and visual experiences among a host of other features for drivers and passengers. A key component of the Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ technology suite, the 3rdGeneration Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms are designed to support higher levels of computing and intelligence needed for advanced capabilities featured in next generation vehicles, helping to enable contextual safety use cases for drivers and passengers, which includes facilitating driver monitoring and object detection, as well as helping to ensure the security of personal and vehicular data. Additionally, the 3rd Generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms feature an advanced suite of wireless technologies to support multi-mode cellular connectivity, …


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Nokia partners with Indian Institute of Science to establish Networked Robotics Center of Excellence

Center of Excellence to conduct research on 5G, AI technologies Focus on solutions enabled by next-gen telecom networks for industrial and social use 08 July 2022: Bengaluru, India – Nokia and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) today announced the opening of the Nokia Center of Excellence (CoE) in Networked Robotics at the IISc Bengaluru. The CoE will promote inter-disciplinary research involving robotics and advanced communication technologies in 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The CoE will also develop use cases across industrial automation, agriculture and disaster management. The center will facilitate engagement and cooperation between academia, start-ups and industry ecosystem partners to research and develop these use cases. The research projects undertaken by the CoE will include the design of advanced robotics, AI and automation solutions built upon next generation telecom networks and their applications for solving societally relevant problems. The agreement for setting up the CoE in Networked Robotics was concluded in August 2020, and since then a core group has worked tirelessly to set up and equip the center. Nokia will fund the CoE for three consecutive years in order to sustain the first phase of the partnership between Nokia and IISc. Nishant Batra, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer at Nokia, said: “We want India to drive global innovation in an era of convergence where a few years from now, extended reality (XR) and digital-physical fusion will allow us to create, collaborate and communicate in unprecedented ways. There is substantial untapped intellectual capability and competence in India, and our collaboration with a prestigious institution like IISc will enable exciting possibilities for industry and society.” Professor Govindan Rangarajan, Director at IISc, said: “Next generation communication technologies like 5G and 6G will contribute enormously to the growth of India’s economy. Our collaboration with a world-class company like …


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Netherlands hit super six against China and India finish campaign on a high against USA

Lausanne, Switzerland: It was a bitter sweet moment for USA's Lauren Moyer as she celebrated 100 international caps for her team but then suffered a 4-0 loss at the hands of an impressive India team. For the Eves this was a great result as it meant they finished their first season in the FIH Pro League in third place. The second match saw China steam-rollered by the Netherlands as the Dutch team turned on the style and smothered any attempts by China to gather attacking momentum. This was Netherlands at their compelling best and both their flowing build-up play and the subsequent goals were precise and unanswerable at times. United States v India (women) – HC Rotterdam, Rotterdam (NED) The first quarter was goalless although Devi Shamila had a golden opportunity to score when she received the ball with only goalkeeper Kelsey Bing to beat. Shamila scuffed the shot and USA breathed a sigh of relief. For their part, USA won two penalty corners were unable to convert. The second quarter also remained goalless although India created a number of chances, mainly in the form of penalty corners. Three penalty corners in quick succession were all wasted as either the injection or the trap were not good enough to provide Gurjit Kaur with a clean shooting opportunity. The breakthrough came in the 39th minute when Katariya Vandana was on the scoresheet for the second consecutive day. She got the slightest deflection to a Gurjit Kaur penalty corner strike. The shot was hard and on target and the touch from Vandana was just enough to send the ball home past Kelsey Bing. That goal opened the door for India. There were two more goals in quick succession, firstly from Vandana and then Sonika. In both cases, the ball was played swiftly from player to player and the final pass put the striker in front of the goal. The fourth goal came courtesy of a fabulous surging run down the Indian left hand side of the pitch by Nikki Pradhan. Her pass found Kumari Sangita, who …


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Netherlands seal second place with hard-fought win over China; India three-goal burst downs USA

Lausanne, Switzerland: While the titles of the men's and women's FIH Pro League may have been decided, there are still a number of matches to be played, with final places and individual awards to be decided. One team who .... To see the current women’s FIH Pro League Standings, click here. To see the current men’s FIH Pro League Standings, click here. United States v India (women) – HC Rotterdam, Rotterdam (NED) A moment of brilliance from Erin Matson just ahead of half-time saw the USA take the lead in a very closely contested match between the team at the bottom of the FIH Pro League and the team hoping for a top three finish. Despite India's Gurjit Kaur having three attempts from penalty corners in the first 30 minutes and Shamila coming close to defelcting a ball into the USA goal, it was the resolute Americans who took the lead. Matson sent an aerial from near the half-way sideline into the Indian circle. Danielle Grega got the faintest touch to bring the ball down and then diverted it past Savita in the India goal. India came out from the half-time break with an energy, vigour and directness that had been missing in the first half. It was a slightly shell-shocked USA 10 minutes later after Ekka Deep Grace, Kaur Navneet and Sonika all found their way onto the scoresheet within a 10-minute spell of attacking hockey. Grace's goal was a well-struck penalty corner, and both Navneet and Sonika were the recipients of some flowing attacking moves. USA came right back into it with a penalty corner rebound that Natalie Konerth shot smartly home after the quarter time whistle had sounded. Although India qestioned the goal, it was the result of a penalty corner that had not travelled 10 metres outside the circle and so the goal stood. The fourth quarter saw both teams come out with a clear intent to take all three points. India had the greater share of possession and chances but it was after a spell of USA pressure that India suddenly struck from a counter attack. …


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New Bridgespan Report Looks at How Residents of Urban Informal Settlements in India and Africa Drive Their Own Change

The study identifies five mindsets and five pathways NGOs and donors can adopt to support communities aiming to solve their own socio-economic challenges. MUMBAI—June 2, 2022. Over the past decade, there has been a growing recognition across the social sector that community-driven change increases the odds of achieving impact that lasts, not least because the community feels a sense of ownership, according to a new paper by The Bridgespan Group. So how might other NGOs and funders begin to lean into community-driven change and adopt the mindsets and pathways that can effect sustainable social change? To learn more about how this kind of ground-up, community-driven change comes to life, a Bridgespan team spent several months researching and interviewing community-driven change NGOs that work in urban informal settlements in India and Africa. They focused on four NGOs: Mumbai-based CORO; Mumbai-based Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA); Kenya’s Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO); and, Ubuntu Pathways, which works in South Africa’s Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) township. According to Pritha Venkatachalam, a partner in Bridgespan’s Mumbai office and head of Market Impact, South Asia, “Community-driven change is incredibly hard to execute because it involves flipping power dynamics on their heads. Each of the four NGOs we studied has built a long track record of partnering effectively with residents in urban informal settlements so these communities drive and own their change.” The report emphasizes that urban informal settlements possess significant assets and capabilities that make them ripe for community-driven change, even in the face of enormous health, housing, and crime challenges. It points out that people move to urban informal settlements to build better lives. They are entrepreneurs who have built cottage industries, who power micro-economies, and who typically possess the initiative to define and lead for themselves the improvements they seek …


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Nokia to deploy its Access DWDM solution to upgrade Vi’s transport network to 5G

Vi on path to create 5G for a better tomorrow with Nokia’s DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) solution As Vodafone Idea's strategic technology partner, Nokia's field-proven solutions will enable it to ensure best-in-class network performance New Delhi, India – Nokia today announced that Vodafone Idea (Vi) will use its DWDM solution in the access layer to upgrade its network to 5G for meeting future service capacity and reliability needs. The new compact and scalable DWDM solution will allow Vi to optimize fiber resources while ensuring 100Gcapacity with future upgrade capability of the network to 200G and beyond, in the access network. Nokia’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) will enable Vi to cost-effectively and sustainably enhance network capacity by minimising operational expenditure with reduced power consumption and carbon footprint. Nokia solution will support Vi to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and improve Return on Investment (ROI) while ensuring improved network capacity to meet the future demands. Jagbir Singh, Chief Technology Officer at Vodafone Idea, said: “We are building the best-in-class digital networks to address the evolving market demands. As we prepare for 5G, we are focussed at forging partnerships with ecosystem players to bring superior quality network and services for consumers and enterprises. Collaborating with Nokia allows us to use the latest technology solutions to modernize our networks and provide the best possible quality to our subscribers.” Prashant Ramesh Malkani, Head of Vodafone Idea CBT at Nokia, said: “Our field-proven 1830 PSS solution will allow Vodafone Idea, to address the growing capacity demand and provide best-in-class network experience to their subscribers while preparing the networks for the 5G era. We are excited to partner with Vodafone Idea in this crucial deployment of Access DWDM and supporting them in their 5G vision to provide exceptional experience to their …


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Badshah, J Balvin And Tainy Link For Groundbreaking Trilingual Hit “Voodoo”

Indian singer, rapper, producer, entrepreneur and all-around superstar Badshah links with Latinx global superstar, music icon and entrepreneur, J Balvin, for international hit “Voodoo,” out today via Capitol Records. A trilingual anthem — Hindi, Spanish, and English — produced by top hit making producer/ artist Tainy (who has churned out hits with Bad Bunny, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Anuel, Rosalía, Daddy Yankee to name a few), “Voodoo” is a cautionary tale of lust and magic. The song’s supernatural theme is reflected in the striking, effects-filled video. Badshah is ready for the world to catch his light and has been on a mission to take Desi-Pop global, bridging Indian and Western cultures through jubilant rhythms and hooks that transcend language. Born in Delhi, Badshah is India’s most successful musical artist of his generation, having generated more than 15 billion streams worldwide, performed more than 700 live shows and become an ambassador for global brands. He is one of the few artists to have 18 songs cross over 200 Million + views on YouTube. “Voodoo” marks the first proper collaboration between Badshah and Latinx icon, J Balvin. “J Balvin is like an idol to me,” says Badshah. “He's been doing what I have been trying to do in my own space, and the way he's made a way for himself despite the language, despite the odds, really inspired me.” Over eerie synths and swinging dembow drums, Badshah and J Balvin trade verses about being spellbound by a woman. An alluring mosaic of international influences and otherworldly references,” Voodoo” captures the sultriness, danger, and desperation of being lovestruck. The single’s eerie aesthetic is matched by the music video, which features sharp choreography and an intricate, candle-lit ceremony invoking spirits. “One of the many reasons I was drawn to creating music is because it’s universal. It connects people despite language barriers,” said J Balvin. “Badshah and Tainy are tremendous artists, and this …


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