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Chandigarh to host Mobiletek – 2005 in April
MUMBAI: Mobiletek – 2005, a technology event showcasing emerging mobile technologies, will take place at CII Convention Center, Chandigarh on 15 April and 16 April. The event is organised by telecom phone card manufacturer Masterline Print Media.
The event, specialising in the mobile industry, provides a unique platform where telecom operators and service, material & content providers will meet under one roof. Mobiletek – 2005 will showcase various cutting edge and upcoming technologies including General Packet Radio System (GPRS), Microsoft Windows Mobile and Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution (EDGE).
‘Mobiletek – 2005’ also aims at being a technology showcase, where the burgeoning telecom business opportunities are realized, where the companies and resources will come together which will enable new mobile technologies, applications and services to forge ahead into the future and also as a meeting point for decision-makers on the lookout for innovative solutions for their organizations, helping forge relationship with high-end early adopters, manufactures, application developers, integrators, resellers and other partners, informs a company release.
Gaming
Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons launch India’s first official F1 sim racing championship
Nationwide competition creates pathway from virtual racing to pro motorsport
MUMBAI: Formula 1 has teamed up with Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited to launch India’s first officially sanctioned F1 sim racing competition, marking a new step in the country’s growing motorsport ecosystem.
The championship, titled F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, will offer a structured national platform for sim racers, with participants competing on the official F1 25 across multiple stages. The competition will begin with online qualifiers, followed by city-based simulator rounds, before culminating in a national final in Mumbai this November.
Open to players across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox, registrations for the event will begin on 30 April via the Mumbai Falcons app. The format mirrors real-world racing, featuring official circuits, team liveries and competitive structures aligned with the global series.
Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan said the initiative arrives at a time when interest in the sport is surging in India, adding that a structured sim racing platform could help identify and nurture the next generation of talent.
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited managing director Ameet Gadhoke noted that the championship aligns with the team’s long-term goal of building a strong motorsport pipeline in the country and placing Indian talent on the global stage.
The launch also reflects broader momentum in esports, especially after its recognition under India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. By bridging gaming and real-world racing, the initiative aims to offer aspiring drivers a credible entry point into professional motorsport.
With interest in Formula 1 steadily rising and conversations around its return to India gaining pace, the new championship could become a proving ground for future racing stars.
