View: Didi knows how to geo-indicateMamata Banerjee, like many other gentlevolk from her state, for instance, seems to have GI-tagged Uttar Pradesh for rape.
16 Apr, 2022, 11.00 PM IST
Pakistan gets Geographical Indicator tag for its Basmati riceA GI tag is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess origin-based qualities and reputation in the regio...
28 Jan, 2021, 03.44 PM IST
How about Banglagolla and, why not, Odiagola?New names for the syrupy chhena balls may be the best sweet compromise.
31 Jul, 2019, 08.11 AM IST
326 products registered as geographical indication so farCIPAM is an arm of the department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP).
23 Oct, 2018, 02.01 PM IST
Kadaknath chicken meat from Jhabua gets GI tagThe tag denotes that the product comes from a particular geographical area, and often enhances its commercial value.
02 Aug, 2018, 09.57 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh a step away from winning chicken breed battle with ChhattisgarhThe Geographical Indication registry office in Chennai has given an initial clearance to MP for securing the 'GI' tag for this black-winged...
05 Apr, 2018, 11.18 AM IST
Nine north-eastern Indian products gets geographical indication registryThe organic and exotic agricultural produce of Northeast India got leg up with as many as nine products accorded geographical indication (G...
30 Mar, 2015, 09.08 PM IST
Famous Banaras beads to get GI certification soonHighlighting the uniqueness of the handicraft, he said a lot of evolution, innovation and expertise has gone into developing 50,000 varieti...
09 Jan, 2015, 02.32 PM IST
Weavers seek to relax criterion for certifying genuine Kanjeevaram sareeA GI certification that the product possesses certain qualities, is made according to traditional methods, or enjoys a certain reputation, ...
08 Nov, 2014, 05.22 AM IST
Geographical Indications asks agri-export body to include MP as Basmati growing areaGeographical Indications Registry has directed APEDA to file an amended application for including Madhya Pradesh as Basmati region.
07 Jan, 2014, 05.00 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh’s basmati plea may delay India’s geographical indication battleThe country’s Geographical Indications Registry on Dec 31 allowed a plea by MP for its basmati producers to be covered under the GI tag.
07 Jan, 2014, 11.16 AM 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
- Reliance withdraws GI tag applications for Jamnagar and KG Gas
Reliance Industries Ltd, the nation's most valued company, has withdrawn applications to register the terms, 'Jamnagar' and 'Krishna Godava...
10 Sep, 2009, 05.29 PM IST
- Goan fenny, Assam tea, Lucknow chikan to get GI registry soon
The famous Goan Fenny, Assam tea and Lucknow chikan embroidery may soon join the league of 97 other Indian products which enjoy geographica...
21 Sep, 2008, 12.45 PM IST
- New IPR regulations come into force
Marking yet another milestone in the ongoing “internationalisation” of India's intellectual property rights (IPR)-related laws, the amended...
16 Sep, 2003, 12.19 AM IST
- Patent laws for local products get stronger
Geographical indications are here. This means that Indian products which derive their exclusivity from their place of origin — Basmati rice...
26 Jun, 2003, 03.41 AM IST
- Govt planning legislation on traditional knowledge
The government on Wednesday said it is considering introducing a legislation on traditional knowledge as part of efforts to provide it prot...
04 Sep, 2002, 05.05 PM IST