Why Prada has a devil of a dilemma, but so does IndiaPrada Kolhapuri controversy: The latest collection from high-fashion label Prada has ignited a firestorm in India again. This comes a year ...
07 May, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Major VA update: Millions of veterans could unlock bigger GI Bill benefits now - here's what to knowMore than 1 million veterans could benefit immediately as the VA change gives boost to millions of veterans through expanded G.I. Bill rule...
27 Mar, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Sweet November: West Bengal is the official land of the roshogolla, gets GI statusAn ongoing battle was on with neighbouring state Odisha, regarding the origin of the sweet.
14 Nov, 2017, 11.49 PM IST
Gobindobhog rice gets geographical indication statusThis variety of rice is primarily cultivated in east Burdwan district - in the southern basin of the Damodar river in the Raina 1, Raina 2 ...
28 Aug, 2017, 06.12 PM IST
Demand for GI tag to Jeypore cashewCashew nut producers of Odisha have demanded Geographical Indication (GI) status for Jeypore cashew produced in Koraput district.
21 Dec, 2015, 02.20 PM IST
57 farm products enjoy Geographical Indicator status in IndiaThe GI label certifies not only the geographical origin of a product but also confirms adherence to some production standards.
24 Feb, 2014, 02.23 PM IST
- GI status gives Scotch Whisky new high in India
India has granted GI status to Scotch Whisky, a legal protection that will help prevent the sale of counterfeit products in the Indian mark...
03 Jul, 2011, 05.43 PM IST
- India recognises Scotch as whiskey produced only in Scotland
India has agreed to formally recognise 'Scotch Whiskey' as a product that can only be made in Scotland.
03 Jul, 2011, 03.57 PM IST
- GI status to spice up branding of unique crop varieties
Spices Board has obtained geographical indication tag for Malabar pepper, Alleppey and Coorg green cardamom along with Byadgi chilli.
29 Mar, 2011, 04.19 AM IST
- GI status must be awarded to products that are unique
The participants in the seminar were informed about patent, copyrights, and GI status etc.
05 Mar, 2010, 08.58 PM IST
- Mahabaleshwar seeks GI tag for its strawberries
After the Puneri pagdi, Tirupati laddoo, basmati rice, the Mahabaleshwar strawberry is seeking geographical identification (GI) status.
11 Nov, 2009, 12.46 AM IST
- Banarasi silk sarees get copyright cover
The GI status would benefit about 12 lakh people associated directly or indirectly with the handloom industry of the region.
18 Sep, 2009, 06.59 AM IST
- GI status for basmati in 2 months
Basmati rice, grown exclusively in India and Pakistan, may soon have a protection against unscrupulous patenting of the grain.
13 Apr, 2009, 04.40 AM IST
- Malihabadi mangoes get GI status
National Horticulture Board will take steps to commercialise the world-famous mangoes of the place with their new geographical indicators s...
06 Dec, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Exports ban hits GI rice growers
The recent ban on export of non-basmati rice to cool down inflation seems to have contradicted the government’s own policy to help certain ...
14 May, 2008, 01.04 AM IST
- Patent shield soon from copycat GI Joes
Goa’s feni, Bikaneri bhujia, Tanjore and Madhubani style of painting are all set to get geographical indication (GI) status.
24 Feb, 2007, 04.16 AM IST
- Lowe to spread flavour of Darjeeling tea
In a bid to protect the uniqueness of Darjeeling tea, Tea Board of India has appointed Lowe India (formerly Lintas) to come up with a serie...
07 Oct, 2006, 03.23 AM IST