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NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Watch: Father vs Son Face-Off Viral As Afghanistan Legend Slammed For 1st Ball Six By His Own Son
It is rare that a father and a son get to play with or against each other in the world of cricket. However, for legendary Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, that dream has come true at the age of 40. Nabi faced off against his son Hassan Eisakhil in a match in the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), Afghanistan's premier T20 cricket tournament. However, Nabi was shown exactly what the young generation is capable of as his son slammed him for a first-ball six, en route to a crisp half-century. Playing for Mis Ainak Region against Amo Region, Nabi came in to bowl the ninth over of the Amo innings. On strike was his son, Hassan Eisakhil, who is 18 years old. What happened next was truly unprecedented. Eisakhil smashed his father for a towering six on the very first ball of his spell, clobbering the ball over mid-wicket. Watch: Mohammad Nabi slammed for 6 by his son Hassan Eisakhil IT'S FATHER VS SON!! - Hassan Eisakhil welcomed his father Mohammad Nabi with a big six in SCL. — ACB Xtra (@acb_190) July 22, 2025 Although Eisakhil appeared to say something to Nabi, it does not seem like any smiles were shared at that moment between father and son. Eisakhil went on to be the top-runscorer for his side, slamming 52 off 36 balls, laced with five boundaries and two sixes. Amo Region managed a total of 162 batting first. Nabi, on the other hand, did not bowl any more overs, conceding 12 runs in his only one. Nabi later came out to bat and hit a six as Mis Ainak Region chased down the target with three overs to spare. The International Cricket Council has pledged more support to Afghanistan's displaced women's cricketers to get back to playing. Most were forced into exile when the Taliban regained power in 2021 and then effectively outlawed women from playing sport. Many fled to Australia and held a match -- without their official crest -- in Melbourne earlier this year. The ICC's annual conference in Singapore at the weekend heard that progress had been made on the governing body's Afghanistan women's cricket initiative. "The programme aims to deliver structured support," the ICC said in a statement late Sunday. It includes "domestic playing opportunities, and engagement at key ICC global events, including the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England," the statement continued, without giving details. But reports said it will enable Afghanistan players the chance to speak to fellow international cricketers and attend workshops conducted by coaches at the global showpieces. The initiative is a collaborative effort by the cricket boards of India, England, India and Australia under the supervision of ICC deputy chair Imran Khwaja.
India Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Father vs Son: Hassan Eisakhil hits Mohammad Nabi for six in Afghan League
There was a rare father vs son moment in the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) on Tuesday, July 22, as Hassan Eisakhil took the attack to Afghanistan's legendary all-rounder Mohammad Nabi and clobbered him for a towering six. The SCL is a yearly T20 tournament organised by the Afghanistan Cricket Board, with eight teams consisting of Afghan senior players, U-19 stars and members of the A team and overseas talent. advertisementIt was during the match between Amo Sharks and Mis Ainak Knights that fans got to witness the rare father-son battle on the cricket field. Eisakhil, who was opening the batting for the Sharks, looked in fine rhythm on the day and top-scored for his side with 52 off 36 balls as they posted 162 runs. During the ninth over of the innings that Nabi came on to bowl and his son Eisakhil took him on and deposited the ball into the stands with a fine strike. The 18-year-old would have a smile on his face after the shot as the crowd cheered for the moment in the ground. You can see the full video below:A Son vs. Father moment, followed by some delightful strokes from Hassan Eisakhil to bring up his half-century. President @MohammadNabi007 is being clobbered by his son, Hassan Eisakhil, for a huge six! #Shpageeza | #SCLX | #XBull | #Etisalat | #ASvMAK Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) July 22, 2025 In the end, Nabi would have the last laugh as the Knights secured a five-wicket win over the Sharks as they chased down the target with 18 balls to spare. Nabi hit the winning runs with a six of his own as the Knights went to the top of the table with the win. Nabi's dream of playing alongside Eisakhil for AfghanistanIt was during the Champions Trophy earlier in this year that Nabi confirmed his wish to play ODIs alongside his son Eisakhil for Afghanistan, calling it a dream of his. "It's my dream. Hopefully, we can do it. He is doing very well. He is a hard worker, and I am also pushing him to put in the effort," Nabi told the ICC ahead of the Champions Trophy."I want him to set his own goals. If you want to become a high-level cricketer, you have to work hard. It's not enough to score 50 or 60-you need to get 100-plus. He's listening and pushing himself all the time. Whenever he talks to me, I try to give him advice and build his confidence."While we have seen many sons follow in the footsteps of their fathers and represent the national side, it would be a first if Nabi and Eisakhil can share the Afghanistan dressing room in international cricket. - EndsMust Watch
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India set to manufacture first commercial-scale semiconductor chip; IIT students design 20 chipsets
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. India is inching closer to a major milestone in its semiconductor journey, with the country expected to produce its first commercial-scale, made-in-India semiconductor chip this year. Union electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made the announcement on Saturday while addressing the 14th convocation ceremony of IIT-Hyderabad. According to Vaishnaw, students from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have designed 20 chipsets so far. Of these, eight have already been 'taped out', a term used for the final design stage before fabrication and sent to global foundries and the government-run Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali for production. The SCL, established in 1976, remains operational, though it currently functions on legacy technology nodes. The minister said that India is expected to produce its first commercial-scale, made-in-India semiconductor chip this year, underlining the government's push to build a full-stack semiconductor ecosystem, from design and fabrication to equipment and materials. 'The way we are going into the building of capital equipment and materials needed to build semiconductors, India will become one of the top-5 semiconductor nations in the coming years', he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo As per ET, the students were supported by the government's India Semiconductor Mission, which has provided the latest electronic design automation (EDA) tools to 270 colleges and 70 startups across the country. At IIT-Hyderabad alone, more than 700 students have used these tools for over 300,000 hours in the past six months. Currently, India has six semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs) either approved or under development. These new-generation fabs are expected to significantly boost the country's capability, while the existing SCL in Mohali continues to play a vital role in legacy tech development. The minister also highlighted progress in the artificial intelligence domain. He said that AIKosh, the government's open-source AI platform, now has 880 datasets and over 200 AI models. These resources are accessible to students, researchers, and startups to aid innovation. Vaishnaw pointed out that India's growth in electronics manufacturing has translated into strong economic results. 'India's electronics exports have crossed $40 billion,' he said, noting this marks an eight-fold rise in 11 years. He further said, 'In just 11 years, we have increased our electronics production six times. That's a CAGR in double digits, which any corporate would be envious of.' Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Mint
10-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Ground Reality: A 26-acre patch emerges as key hurdle to SCL Mohali's facelift
A 26-acre land parcel near the existing chip research and manufacturing facility, the Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, has emerged as a potential hurdle in the Centre's plan to modernise the decades-old plant with advanced chip technology. Owned by the Punjab government, the land was identified by the Centre-run facility over a year ago for its expansion and adding new fabrication lines. However, ongoing disputes over the land and a higher price of about ₹700-800 crore demanded by the Punjab government are causing delays to the government's plans, two officials aware of the matter said on the condition of anonymity. 'The land is seen as key for expansion due to its proximity to the existing research and manufacturing infrastructure. Essential services such as power, water, and connectivity can be expanded with the existing SCL set-up nearby, making it highly practical for expansion," the first official said, adding that the ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) is currently evaluating the prospects. Queries emailed to MeitY and chief secretary to the Punjab government did not elicit any response till press time. To be sure, SCL Mohali is currently undergoing a ₹4,000-crore revamp process which involves replacement of old machine and equipment along with technology upgrade in the existing legacy semiconductor technology of 180 nanometer (nm). After this revamp, the government will begin with the process to modernise SCL Mohali by moving to lower chip nodes of 65 nm, 40 nm, and 28 nm nanometer, the official said, adding that a new tender will be invited to seek technology partners for SCL's foray into lower nodes. The 180-nanometer process is an old chip-making technology. It is still used to make chips for satellites, space and defense systems, medical devices, micro-controllers, power management, etc. In chip-making, nanometers measure the size of tiny parts like transistors and the spaces between them on a chip. Smaller nanometers mean smaller, faster, and more power-efficient chips. 'While technology transfers are key for SCL to foray into new chip technology, land acquisition is very important for infra expansion. The Punjab government is quoting a three-times higher price for the land. Requests have also been made to them to directly hand over the land to the SCL after it is cleared for the existing disputes," the second official said. 'An Indian pre-play foundry type vision for SCL Mohali should include a diverse fab (fabrication) level node portfolio that offers multiple nodes to meet demand of diverse end-markets and also have both Capex and Opex cost structure synergies across the node mix in the fab," said Danish Faruqui, CEO of Fab Economics, a US-based boutique semiconductor fab/OSAT greenfield projects advisory and implementation consultancy. Fabrication in semiconductors means the process of building tiny electronic components and circuits on a silicon wafer, using advanced machines, chemicals, and cleanroom environments. 'Specific nodes sub-90nm with individual capacities in SCL Mohali will bring multi-faceted synergy to develop and propel the entire nation's ecosystem towards more advanced nodes," Faruqui said, adding that SCL Mohali's expansion and modernization should aim for brownfield-driven synergies. SCL first started manufacturing in 1984. This was three years before Taiwan's Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which eventually became a global chip leader, set up shop. But a mysterious fire 35 years back destroyed its facilities at the 51-acre campus at Mohali and after that slow decision-making had put SCL off-track. The facility has been serving strategic sectors like space and satellites, railways, and telecom, among others by supplying them 180 nm chips. 'The current plan with SCL modernisation is to increase its capacity and to support startups and industry for R&D and prototyping," a third official said, adding that the chip design startups have already started utilising the SCL facility for prototype and limited scale manufacturing of their chips in 180 nm technology. With modernisation, the startups will be able to get their chip prototype in the advanced technology, the official said. Currently, fabless startups that develop chip designs have to tap global entities such as TSMC, and GlobalFoundries to get even limited samples of chips before actual production can start. The same not only incurs huge costs but also limits their ability to do failure analysis, testing, and identify any challenges in manufacturing or assembly first hand. Lately, the SCL facility has also been used by global semiconductor companies, which are setting up shops in India, for training their workforce. Last year, US-based Micron, which is setting up assembly, test, marking, and packaging (ATMP) facility at Sanand, Gujarat, got the first-level training to its engineers from SCL Mohali, according to a post by SCL on X in February 2024. Similarly, Lam Research, which is a manufacturer and supplier of wafer fabrication equipment, also sent a batch of engineers for training at the SCL Mohali recently, the third official said. 'Tata too approached to get the training done but the same did not happen. This was because they had asked SCL to accommodate a batch of 120 people whereas SCL can accommodate only a limited number," the third official added. Queries emailed to Tata Electronics and Lam Research did not elicit any response till the press time. In December 2021, the government announced a ₹76,000-crore India Semiconductor Mission that aims to create a strong semiconductor and display ecosystem in the country. Of the same, the government had earmarked around ₹10,000 crore for modernisation of SCL. According to estimates by industry body India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), by 2030, India's semiconductor demand is projected to reach $103 billion, and 10-15% of this will stem from technologies built on 180nm nodes such as MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems), CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) image sensors, power semiconductors, analog, and mixed-signal devices.
India.com
01-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Noel Tata's BIG win, Ratan Tata's company emerges as top contenders for Rs 40000000000…, will revamp…
Noel Tata and Ratan Tata (File) Tata Semiconductor and Israel's Tower Semiconductor have emerged as the top contenders for Rs 4,000-crore revamp project which will upgrade and improve the facilities for Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, reported M int . The two firms are shortlisted for the chip research and manufacturing facility out of around a dozen companies. Tata Semicon In Race To Revamp Mohali Chip Lab The two companies have been qualified in the technical bid round. This round was to review the company's expertise. Now they will go to the next stage of financial bids that will finalize the winner. The winner of the project will be given the work to upgrade the unit's 180 nm fabrication line along with integrating advanced equipment which can boost production. The revamp project also includes replacing old machines and commissioning and testing of newer ones, it said. What Revamp Project Will Do? Bid Package 1 is upgrading the existing 8-inch wafer fabrication line at SCL. It includes a gap analysis and detailed study of the cleanroom and utilities, engineering modifications, and the commissioning of new (35 units), upgraded (22 units), and relocated equipment. It also handles decommissioning 25 existing 6-inch tools and providing a Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC) for five years, which is extendable by three years. Bid Package 2 covers the supply and integration of three critical technology IPs into the existing 8-inch process as part of a technology transfer. The technologies include RF-CMOS, BCD (HV LDMOS), and CMOS Image Sensors (CIS), aimed at enhancing the capabilities of SCL's fabrication line.
