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College Rivals ropes in Acer and Sony to enhance the grand finale experience
Mumbai: College Rivals, Esports talent hunt, has partnered with gaming giants Acer as the co-powered sponsor and Sony as the official gaming headset partner for its highly anticipated grand finale, set to take place on 3 March at Nesco, Mumbai.
College Rivals, the pioneering intellectual property (IP) of Ampverse, Asia’s largest gaming communities, and IPs, in collaboration with DMI Finance, has harnessed the vast talent pool within college campuses nationwide by offering students an innovative platform to display their gaming skills
Being one of the world’s top ICT companies, Acer will elevate the stature of the LAN finale, contributing to its experiential appeal. Meanwhile the association of Sony, the multinational conglomerate brings an immersive gaming experience with their cutting-edge gaming headphones, Sony Inzone, elevating gameplay for all participants.
Sharing his thoughts on onboarding prominent Esports names for the one-of-a-kind finale, Ashwin Haryani, Country Head of Ampverse, India said, “We are delighted to join forces with Acer and Sony, whose shared vision of transforming India’s Esports landscape through College Rivals resonates with ours. College Rivals, as an impactful IP of Ampverse, is committed to establishing a sustainable ecosystem for the nation’s burgeoning gamers. With the backing of these industry leaders, we will be able to deliver an unparalleled experience for not only our finalists but for all attendees.”
TP-Link, the reliably smart global networking provider has joined the grand finale as the official Networking Partner. The brand’s expertise in providing top-notch networking solutions will ensure seamless connectivity and smooth gaming experience for all finalists.
The event boasts an impressive lineup of partners, including, Nostra as the Associate Partner, Jio Games as the Media Partner, Radiocity 91.1 FM as the Radio Partner, and Crepdog Crew as the Streetwear Partner.
This one-of-a-kind experiential event will feature 24 finalists selected from colleges nationwide, competing across five titles including BGMI, Road to Valor, Valorant, Tekken7, and FIFA 23 on three different platforms.
Distinguished Esports personalities including Naman Mathur (Mortal), Payal Dhare (PayalGaming), Tanmay Singh (ScoutOP), and others will grace the event, engaging with attendees.
In addition, prominent Esports organizations like Revenant Esports, Orangutan Esports, and Entity Gaming will be present at the finale, offering fans a chance to interact and learn from the best in the industry.
Adding to the excitement, music artists Seedhe Maut, Muhfaad, and Char Diwari will deliver electrifying live performances.
Attendees will also be able to enjoy arcade gaming zones, a cosplay competition, racing simulators, and various food and beverage options.
Fans can avail their tickets for the grand finale on BookMyShow, the event’s official ticketing partner.
For those who are unable to witness the action live, the grand finale will be streamed live on Youtube, Facebook Gaming, Twitch, Kick, Glance, JioGames, JioTV, Loco, and Rooter.
The production of the College Rivals grand finale will be handled by Gently Altered.
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Karnataka clears Rs 4,824 crore investment projects across 13 districts
37 new industries approved, projects expected to create 14,525 jobs.
MUMBAI: If investment is the fuel of economic growth, Karnataka has just stepped on the accelerator. The Government of Karnataka has approved industrial projects worth Rs 4,824.31 crore, a move expected to generate 14,525 new employment opportunities across the state, according to a report by Press Trust of India. The approvals were granted during the 158th meeting of the Karnataka State Level Single Window Approval Committee, chaired by state industries authorities.
Karnataka industries minister M B Patil said the committee cleared 37 new industrial proposals and two additional investment projects spread across 13 districts, including Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Chitradurga, Kolar and Ramanagara.
The projects span a wide range of sectors such as information technology infrastructure, sugar manufacturing, technical textiles, compressed biogas, aerospace, jewellery manufacturing, electronics, software services and hospitality, including five star hotel development.
Patil said the diverse mix of industries reflects Karnataka’s strategy of attracting investments across both traditional manufacturing sectors and emerging technology driven industries.
Of the total proposals cleared, 22 projects fall under the large and medium industry category, each involving investments of more than Rs 50 crore.
Together, these projects account for Rs 3,908.68 crore in investment and are expected to create approximately 12,475 jobs.
Another 15 projects are classified as new industrial ventures with investments ranging between Rs 15 crore and Rs 50 crore. These projects collectively represent Rs 350.60 crore in investment and are expected to generate around 1,750 jobs.
In addition, the committee approved two further projects worth Rs 565.03 crore, which are expected to create about 300 employment opportunities.
Among the notable proposals cleared by the committee is a major information technology infrastructure development project by Bagmane Constructions Private Limited with an investment of Rs 494.65 crore.
Another significant project involves Karnataka Bangaru Sugars Pvt Ltd, which received approval to establish a sugar manufacturing facility worth Rs 443.50 crore.
In the textiles sector, Kleine Pax Ltd secured approval to set up a technical textiles manufacturing unit involving an investment of Rs 376 crore.
The hospitality sector also saw a major proposal, with Trishul Buildtech and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd receiving approval to develop a five star hotel project worth Rs 300 crore.
Meanwhile, the state also cleared a compressed biogas production facility by Troult Grass Pvt Ltd involving an investment of Rs 257.77 crore in Mudhol.
In the electric mobility segment, Tsuyo Manufacturing Pvt Ltd has been approved to set up a motor and controller manufacturing facility for electric vehicles, with an investment of Rs 250 crore.
Officials said the distribution of projects across multiple districts is expected to strengthen regional industrial development and expand employment opportunities beyond the state’s established technology hubs.
With the approvals spanning sectors from traditional manufacturing to next generation technologies, Karnataka aims to reinforce its position as one of India’s leading investment destinations while supporting job creation across diverse industries.
