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Sustainable fashion gets thrown a life jacket after PM wears upcycled sadri

Sustainable fashion gets thrown a life jacket after PM wears upcycled sadri

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has been at the forefront of climate action and saving the environment campaigns - whether plogging at a beach in Mahabalipuram in 2019 or wearing a sky-blue 'sadri' jacket to Parliament made of material recycled from plastic bottles. Made by Karur-based sustainable fashion brand EcoLine Clothing (EcoLine), a brand of Shree Renga Polymers, front runner in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle recycling and sustainable textiles in India run by IITians, the company recycles PET bottles and upcycles them into value-added products, such as garments. Three months on, the phone lines of Senthil Sankar, managing partner at Shree Renga Polymers and EcoLine, have been ringing non-stop since the jacket made out of recycled plastic at Karur, Tamil Nadu's textile capital, was worn by the PM to Parliament on February 8.

Reforms blitz continues

Reforms blitz continues

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

The story of India's chess whizkid Praggnanandhaa!

The story of India's chess whizkid Praggnanandhaa!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has charted his own path to glory and is closer to greatness than ever.

Women's WC: Spain crush Costa Rica in group opener

Women's WC: Spain crush Costa Rica in group opener

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Spain began their Women's World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by beating Costa Rica

Is he the next batting superstar of cricket?

Is he the next batting superstar of cricket?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

'He is a fantastic talent. I think he will go on to be a global superstar'

Iranian chess player was warned not to return to Iran after competing without hijab

Iranian chess player was warned not to return to Iran after competing without hijab

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The source also said Khadem's relatives and parents, who are in Iran, had also received threats, without giving further details.

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Nieman in 3rd round

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Nieman in 3rd round

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Praggnanandhaa is on top of the standings with nine match points along with world No 1 Magnus Carlsen

Chess: Praggnanandhaa off to a winning start

Chess: Praggnanandhaa off to a winning start

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa opened his campaign in the FTX Crypto Cup, the American finale of Champions Chess Tour, with a 2.5-1.5 win over the world's top junior player Alireza Firouzja in Miami.

ICC WC PIX: SA crush plucky Sri Lanka for opening win

ICC WC PIX: SA crush plucky Sri Lanka for opening win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between South Africa and Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Saturday.

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

A title match requires months of preparation and pulling out of other events, putting together a team of seconds, etc. Carlsen just says he lacks the motivation to do this again.

Psychological drama thrills at Chess Worlds

Psychological drama thrills at Chess Worlds

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Ding, who could become the first Chinese male to win the world title, began the tournament admitting he felt like there was "something wrong" with his mind.

Turning Point: Rashid turns it for SRH after Warner blitz

Turning Point: Rashid turns it for SRH after Warner blitz

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Rashid Khan and Khaeel Ahmed ensured KXIP could never find any kind of momentum in a steep chase.

Women's World Cup PIX: France edge Brazil; Sweden rout Italy

Women's World Cup PIX: France edge Brazil; Sweden rout Italy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Captain Wendie Renard's header seven minutes from time earned France a dramatic 2-1 win over Brazil.

Julius Baer Cup: Erigaisi loses to Carlsen in final

Julius Baer Cup: Erigaisi loses to Carlsen in final

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi went down against world No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the final of the Julius Baer Generation Cup online rapid chess tournament, losing the second match 0-2.

Julius Baer Cup: Carlsen wins first match of final vs Erigaisi

Julius Baer Cup: Carlsen wins first match of final vs Erigaisi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen underlined his superiority, winning the first two games in the opening match of the final against teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi.

World Rapid Chess: Erigaisi in joint lead with Carlsen; Humpy second

World Rapid Chess: Erigaisi in joint lead with Carlsen; Humpy second

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Arjun Erigaisi is in joint lead with 4.5 points from five rounds along with World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Fedoseev after holding the Norwegian superstar in round five.

Arsenal blank Chelsea after first half blitz

Arsenal blank Chelsea after first half blitz

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday, scoring all three goals in the first half to claim their first Premier League victory over their London rivals in 10 attempts. Arsenal gave their manager Arsene Wenger something to celebrate as he marked 20 years in charge of the club, punishing Chelsea for poor defending to race into a 2-0 lead within 15 minutes.

Is Mohit 2.0 ready for India comeback?

Is Mohit 2.0 ready for India comeback?

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Gujarat Titans pacer Mohit Sharma, 34, has been the biggest comeback story of the 2023 IPL season.

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Gukesh aims to keep improving after becoming India No 1 without sponsorship support

When Bollywood Heroes Turned Heroines!

When Bollywood Heroes Turned Heroines!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Ayushmann Khurrana is ready to repeat the flirtatious woman deed second time around in Dream Girl 2.

Norway Chess: Anand loses to So but still in joint lead with Carlsen

Norway Chess: Anand loses to So but still in joint lead with Carlsen

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

India's legend Viswanathan Anand's winning run in the Classical event of the Norway Chess tournament came to an end after suffering a loss against American Wesley So in the fourth round in Stavanger on Saturday.

Chess Legends Face Off: Anand, Carlsen headline Day 2

Chess Legends Face Off: Anand, Carlsen headline Day 2

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The second day of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League witnessed the debut of Magnus Carlsen, the strongest chess player in the world. C

Praggnanandhaa's winning streak continues, beats Aronian

Praggnanandhaa's winning streak continues, beats Aronian

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The eight-player all-play-all tournament is the American finale of Champions Chess Tour. There is US$7,500 at stake for each match won at the event.

Julius Baer Cup: Erigaisi enters semis; Praggnanandhaa bows out

Julius Baer Cup: Erigaisi enters semis; Praggnanandhaa bows out

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

India's Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi edged out fellow teenager Christopher Yoo in the quarter-finals via tie-breaker to reach the last four round of the Julius Baer Generation Cup online rapid chess tournament on Friday.

Barca end 2019 top of La Liga as front three blitz Alaves

Barca end 2019 top of La Liga as front three blitz Alaves

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Barca lead the standings on 39 points from 18 games, three clear of second-placed Real Madrid who host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Jaiswal draws huge praise after blazing to the top

Jaiswal draws huge praise after blazing to the top

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a quick learner and has the ability to excel not just for his IPL franchise but also India, feels Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara.

Warner blitz keeps Sunrisers hopes alive

Warner blitz keeps Sunrisers hopes alive

Rediff.com22 May 2014

David Warner pulverized a listless Chennai Super Kings attack into submission with some breathtaking strokeplay as Sunrisers Hyderabad won by six wickets to keep slim chances of qualifying for the IPL play-offs alive.

What's Modi Discussing With Gita?

What's Modi Discussing With Gita?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, November 15.

Anand finishes second in Croatia Grand Chess Tour, beats Kasparov again

Anand finishes second in Croatia Grand Chess Tour, beats Kasparov again

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The victory came for the Indian maestro after three straight draws in rounds 10, 11 and 12

U-19 Women's T20 WC: India rout Scotland; enter Super Six

U-19 Women's T20 WC: India rout Scotland; enter Super Six

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

India stormed into the Super Six stage as they overpowered Scotland by 85 runs in their final group fixture of the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup in Benoni on Wednesday.

Will Gehlot-Pilot Tussle Cost Congress Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot-Pilot Tussle Cost Congress Rajasthan?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

In Karnataka, the BJP lost the elections because of multiple poles of power, a problem the central leadership could not sort out in time. Could the same happen to the Congress in Rajasthan? asks Aditi Phadnis.

Firms launch FCCB blitz

Firms launch FCCB blitz

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

St Louis Rapid chess: Harikrishna in joint lead after 3 rounds

St Louis Rapid chess: Harikrishna in joint lead after 3 rounds

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

After a win over Hikaru Nakamura in his opener, the Norwegian went down to Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in the second round. A draw with Wesley So in the third left the world no.1 in fifth spot.

PIX: Gujarat crush Mumbai to set up final date with Chennai

PIX: Gujarat crush Mumbai to set up final date with Chennai

Rediff.com27 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 match between Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Global Chess League: Kings fail to stop Ganges Grandmasters' charge

Global Chess League: Kings fail to stop Ganges Grandmasters' charge

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The Global Chess League has hit a significant milestone on its fifth day. With half of the matches already in the books, the competition now embarks on the crucial second phase of the round-robin tournament.

Norway Chess: No stopping Vishy Anand after third win in a row

Norway Chess: No stopping Vishy Anand after third win in a row

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

India's legend Viswanathan Anand continued his winning run in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger as he defeated China's Wang Hao in the third round to remain on top of the standings.

Liem Le ends Praggnanandhaa's winning run at Crypto Cup

Liem Le ends Praggnanandhaa's winning run at Crypto Cup

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Liem Le scored an emphatic 2.5-0.5 win over the teenaged Indian GM, securing victories in games two and three after the opener ended in a draw.

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Giri, notches up second straight win

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Giri, notches up second straight win

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Praggnanandhaa edged out his Dutch opponent in 81 moves in the fourth game after the first three ended in draws.

Afridi blitz silences India

Afridi blitz silences India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Anand's online chess events raise US$50,000 for COVID relief

Anand's online chess events raise US$50,000 for COVID relief

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Any player with a Chess.com blitz or FIDE standard rating of under 2000 could play with former world champion Anand by donating US$150 and with the other four GMs by paying US$25 as registration amount.