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Fashion Value Chain
07-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Fashion Value Chain
CHK Launches Made-in-India Sneakers for Gen Z & Millennials
Homegrown lifestyle brand CHK has launched its first sneaker collection, featuring 35 trend-forward styles designed for India's Millennial and Gen Z consumers. With a clear focus on style, innovation, and Indian manufacturing, CHK's sneakers are now live on their website: The debut features four themed collections, each reflecting the identity, mood, and lifestyle of young Indian consumers: Brat – Fearless and rebellious styles that defy conformity Legend – Timeless, refined silhouettes for classic tastes Retro – Nostalgic looks inspired by 1980s fashion City Hopper – Sleek, lightweight styles for fast-paced urban life 'Our mission is to give young Indians sneakers that match their vibe—stylish, functional, and rooted in identity,' said Deepan Babu, CHK Co-founder. 'Each pair combines modern aesthetics with comfort and thoughtful design.' Founded in 2024, CHK proudly crafts all its sneakers 100% in India, with design operations in Bangalore and manufacturing in Tamil Nadu. The brand's end-to-end in-house development model enables rapid innovation and quality control. The debut sneakers come with advanced features including: Size-adjusting insoles for a personalized fit Dirt-repellent coatings to keep sneakers fresh Featherweight materials for maximum comfort CHK's founding team includes industry veterans like Sankar Bora (Myntra, DealShare), Deepan Babu (ex-McKinsey), Bharat Mahajan (ex-Puma, Adidas), and Deepak Patil (Myntra, with design roots from FDDI. The brand raised $2.5M in seed funding, led by Accel and BlueStone Jewellery & Lifestyle. Sneakerheads can also explore the new range at AYC 2025, India's premier streetwear festival, being held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai from July 4–6.
Fashion Value Chain
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Value Chain
CHK Launches Bold Sneaker Collection for Indian Gen Z & Millennials
Homegrown lifestyle brand CHK has officially launched its first sneaker collection, introducing 35 bold styles crafted for young Indians who seek authenticity, individuality, and style. Now available at the launch spans four curated collections designed to reflect diverse personalities and fashion sensibilities: Brat – Edgy, fearless, and unapologetically bold Legend – Sleek and timeless silhouettes for the classic-minded Retro – Vintage-inspired designs reminiscent of the 80s era City Hopper – Street-smart and dynamic styles for life on the move 'We're offering young Indians a new language of self-expression through sneakers,' said Deepan Babu, Co-founder of CHK. 'Each collection combines style, comfort, and innovation for fashion-forward consumers.' Founded in 2024 by a powerhouse team including Sankar Bora (ex-Myntra), Deepan Babu (ex-McKinsey), Bharat Mahajan (ex-Puma, Adidas), and Deepak Patil ( CHK is 100% Made in India. The brand designs in Bangalore and manufactures at its Tamil Nadu facility, ensuring speed, quality, and design control. Key features of the collection include: Size-adjusting insoles for better fit Dirt-repellent coating for lasting cleanliness Lightweight materials for all-day comfort Backed by a $2.5 million seed round led by Accel and BlueStone Jewellery, CHK is set to transform India's sneaker culture. The debut collection will also be showcased at AYC 2025, India's biggest streetwear festival, held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, from July 4–6.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Federal budget cuts threaten academic support for at-risk Chicago youth
CHICAGO (WGN) — For the last 25 years, Chicago Hope for Kids (CHK) has supported some of the city's most vulnerable children, providing academic support throughout the year. Federal budget cuts proposed by President Donald Trump's administration threaten a significant reduction in the number of kids they can serve this summer. CHK provides academic support at a dozen sites across Chicago, and offers summer programming. Half of its staff members come from AmeriCorps—an organization that hires college students or recent college graduates who receive a stipend and get help in return for tuition or student loan assistance. AmeriCorps, which has an operating budget of $1 billion, is one of the latest targets of federal budget cuts. They will lose approximately $400 million in funding under the Trump Administration's proposed federal budget cuts. 'For decades, AmeriCorps has had bi-partisan support, which it deserves,' U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said on the Senate floor Wednesday. 'But last week, the Trump administration pulled the rug out from under these organizations by eliminating their funding.' CHK has already lost 20 of its AmeriCorps members and predicts it will have a 40% reduction in the number of kids it can serve this summer. 'It's devastating because Chicago Hopes is unique in the way [that] we are the only organization in Chicago that offers this type of support for [at-risk] students,' said Jen Harden-Finn, a volunteer manager for AmeriCorps. 'They are kids dealing with housing insecurity and might be transitioning out of shelters or at risk of losing housing.' The Boys and Girls Club of Chicago and the Chicago Food Depository are among 28 programs funded by AmeriCorps in Illinois that are losing funding they rely on as a part of the Trump Administration's proposed federal budget cuts. 'Other programs across Illinois are feeling similar impacts. Take Lucas, an AmeriCorps volunteer at the Boys and Girls Clubs in Livingston, Illinois. He provides students with a safe place to learn and play after school,' Durbin said. 'He won't get paid because of the Trump cuts.' Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit over the cuts to AmeriCorps, arguing the Trump Administration's actions, including canceling grants and reducing staff, effectively shut down AmeriCorps and its programs, violating the Administrative Procedure Act and the separation of powers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
South China Morning Post
09-04-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong cricket chief warns city needs facilities, funding to be competitive
Hong Kong cricket chief Burji Shroff has warned that only increased access to facilities, more grounds and greater government support will allow the city's men's and women's teams to improve. Advertisement Following one-sided losses to Uganda and Italy in February's Challenge League, which Shroff called 'disappointing to say the least', Hong Kong's men have minimal hope of attaining cherished one-day international status until 2030 at the earliest. Ahead of hosting Nepal, Kuwait and Qatar for a quadrangular series, from Wednesday to Sunday, Hong Kong are No 23 in the T20I world rankings, with women in 22nd. 'It's not a favourable position for us right now,' said Shroff, chairman of Cricket Hong Kong, China (CHK). The city has one venue, Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Kowloon, capable of regularly staging international cricket, while most of the players have work commitments. Uganda wicketkeeper Fred Achelam appeals for the wicket of Hong Kong's Yasim Murtaza. Photo: Dickson Lee Shroff said the 'government have been good with us', in granting increased access to Tin Kwong Road over the past 12 months. 'We're still desperately short, though … and we need more use of other grounds,' Shroff added.
Express Tribune
12-02-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Hospitals short of staff
KARACHI: The city's government hospitals and health centres are facing severe shortage of medical staf ffor the last 12 years, leaving thousands of patients without adequate medical care. The situation is critical, with numerous positions remaining vacant in major hospitals. The numbers are staggering, with Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) having over 2,500 vacant positions, while Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK), officially known as Dr Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi, has 874 empty slots. Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (ASH) is also struggling, with 948 vacant positions, and Liaquatabad Hospital has 104 positions that need to be filled. This staffing crisis can be traced back to the last recruitment drive, which occurred in 2012. However, some hospitals have begun to recruit doctors, paramedics, and other staff on a contract basis as needed, while hundreds of vacancies also remain in District Health Units (DHUs). JPMC spokesperson Jahangir Durrani mentioned that the hospital would soon commence the recruitment process by publishing advertisements in newspapers. He reported that there are 500 vacant positions for doctors in grade 17, besides vacant positions for paramedics, OT technicians, nursing staff, and biomedical technicians in the emergency department and various operating theatres. Executive Director, Professor Shahid Rasool, has written to Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, seeking permission to recruit staff in phases. Authorities at CHK reported that the hospital receives around 6,000 to 7,000 patients daily in its outpatient department (OPD) and performs numerous surgeries each day. However, the hospital is facing serious shortage of staff. Meanwhile, the Medical Superintendent (MS) of Liaquatabad Hospital, Dr Atiq Qureshi, revealed that out of 208 approved posts for doctors in various departments, 104 positions-including 48 doctors-are currently vacant across different areas, including nursing, paramedical, and OTs. Dr Agha Aamir, Medical Superintendent (MS) of Saudabad Hospital, noted that 10% of the positions in the hospital are vacant. Interviews for grade 1 to 4 positions are currently being conducted at the Director General Health's office. Dr. Sabir Memon, the Director of the Trauma Centre stated that recruitments in the hospital are being made on a contract basis as needed. The authorities at ASH stated that the facility has a total of 2,098 approved positions, of which 1,150 are currently filled.
