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Assam Startup Turns Weed Into Paper

Assam Startup Turns Weed Into Paper

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

For Aniket Dhar and Rupankar Bhattacharjee, the goal is simple: turn a persistent environmental challenge into a sustainable solution that benefits both nature and people.

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'aris can be boiling hot in July. The choice of viscose over cotton was deliberate. Cotton would have crushed badly. We used viscose because it is a wood pulp fibre and lets you breathe. It is cooler than silk. We had to consider breathability because the athletes would be on a barge, in the heat, for up to five hours.'

Isn't Sanjana As Beautiful As Queen Damayanti?

Isn't Sanjana As Beautiful As Queen Damayanti?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Anju Modi's invited the audience to witness a nostalgic romance through her collection, Damayanti.

Why Indian viscose rayon industry is concerned

Why Indian viscose rayon industry is concerned

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Viscose Rayon is a regenerated cellulosic fibre with properties similar to cotton but having a higher comfort factor than even cotton.

India probes eye drop linked to vision loss in US

India probes eye drop linked to vision loss in US

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

A three-member team each from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the State Drug Controller visited the plant in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram, 40 km from Chennai, on Friday after the company recalled the eye drop.

LFW: Like these Earth-friendly styles?

LFW: Like these Earth-friendly styles?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Putting sustainable fashion under the spotlight.

Pix: Now, who wouldn't want to wear that!

Pix: Now, who wouldn't want to wear that!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Hemang Agarwal's Tattva collection is gorgeous representation of harmony.

Unbelievable! A sari made from soya?

Unbelievable! A sari made from soya?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Ritu Kumar showcased a sustainable, environment friendly collection.

Encourage use of alternative fuel:Assocham to govt

Encourage use of alternative fuel:Assocham to govt

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Cellulosic ethanol is a biofuel produced from wood, grasses or the non-edible parts of plants.

IOC may tie up with US lab to produce biofuel

IOC may tie up with US lab to produce biofuel

Rediff.com12 May 2009

The government-owned Indian Oil Corporation is tying up with US-based National Renewable Energy Laboratory for a pilot project to produce second generation biofuel. This biofuel -- essentailly bio-ethanol -- would be produced from cellulosic biomass or degradable agricultural waste or wood.

How Tech Is Reinventing Fashion Shopping

How Tech Is Reinventing Fashion Shopping

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

With the fashion world blurring the lines between innovation, technology and reality, shopping is all set to be revolutionised.

Now, GM fungi to produce cheaper biofuel

Now, GM fungi to produce cheaper biofuel

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Bio-fuel is often obtained from starchy plants -- but this places fuel production in competition with food production.

IPO rush continues; Paytm, 2 other public issues to open next week

IPO rush continues; Paytm, 2 other public issues to open next week

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Hectic fundraising through IPOs will continue next week, with three firms -- One97 Communications, owner of Paytm; Sapphire Foods India, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut outlets; and Latent View Analytics -- are set to launch their initial share-sales to collectively mop up about Rs 21,000 crore. This comes after five companies successfully concluded their public offerings (IPOs) this week. Those five firms are - FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which runs online marketplace for beauty and wellness products Nykaa; Fino Payments Bank; Policybazaar parent entity PB Fintech; decorative aesthetics supplier SJS Enterprises; and microcrystalline cellulose maker Sigachi Industries.

China-US sign 8 green technology deals

China-US sign 8 green technology deals

Rediff.com27 May 2010

The eight deals include aviation biofuel, distributed energy systems using natural gas as fuel, smart meters and cellulosic ethanol. Neither side disclosed the financial details of the deals.

Smashing hot! Kangana Ranaut in gold

Smashing hot! Kangana Ranaut in gold

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The actor turned showstopper to promote Liva Crme, a new age fabric from Aditya Birla Group.

Five IPOs to hit mkt in H1 of Nov; seek to raise over Rs 27,000 cr

Five IPOs to hit mkt in H1 of Nov; seek to raise over Rs 27,000 cr

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

After a month long gap, the primary market is heading for a busy time, with five firms including Paytm parent One97 Communications and policybazaar parent PB Fintech have lined up their IPOs in the first half of November to raise over Rs 27,000 crore collectively. The other three firms whose initial share-sales are set to open are Sapphire Foods India, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut outlets, decorative aesthetics supplier SJS Enterprises and microcrystalline cellulose manufacturer Sigachi Industries. The IPOs of FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd, which runs online marketplace for beauty and wellness products Nykaa, and Fino Payments Bank are currently open for public subscription.

How sitting for longs hours affects your brain

How sitting for longs hours affects your brain

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

It may even increase the risk of dementia, says study.

How to achieve excellence

How to achieve excellence

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Effective delegation creates speed for the organisation, self development for superiors and high motivation for subordinates.\n

DRDO develops 'combat drugs' to reduce casualties in Pulwama-type attacks

DRDO develops 'combat drugs' to reduce casualties in Pulwama-type attacks

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

'These medicines will ensure that our brave soldiers do not suffer from unwanted blood loss while being taken to a better healthcare from war zones'

Fabric brands stitch up the ingredient story

Fabric brands stitch up the ingredient story

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Raymond claims to be spending more than 10 per cent of its ad budget on its biggest campaign, called The Summer of Wool.

5 Reasons Why Art Silk Saree is an Excellent Substitute for Pure Silk Saree

5 Reasons Why Art Silk Saree is an Excellent Substitute for Pure Silk Saree

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

5 Reasons Why Art Silk Saree is an Excellent Substitute for Pure Silk Saree

Review: You cannot take The Perfect Girl seriously

Review: You cannot take The Perfect Girl seriously

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

As the protagonists fall in love in The Perfect Girl... Ek Simple Si Love Story, you and I fall out of love with the film, warns Paloma Sharma.