When in Karnataka next, pick a Kasuti embroidered sari, tote, tee, or two, along with the staple of bidriware, and sandalwood items

Native and regional crafts in terracotta and papier mâché have given Puducherry a double dose of the GI tag

India is home to myriad crafts and handloom products which double up as beautiful souvenirs. When you buy GI-tagged ones, you not only buy genuine goods but also help the artisans and weavers

From pandemic to royal fancy, from experiment with Chinese tea plants to accidental aged coffee flavour, discover the interesting history behind these 9 GI-tagged foods of India

What is common between a monkey from Berlin, the black forest and the world’s most expensive gin?

Europe has its truffles which cost an arm and a leg. In India, the most expensive mushroom is found in J&K. And it may soon get a GI tag

The latest in our series about interesting tidbits and developments from the world of food

This historical city in Uttar Pradesh may have lost its royal charm but its fragrant ‘attar’ is what makes it the ‘perfume capital of India’

It isn't Indian if it doesn't have a fiery kick to it!

This traditional variety of glutinous rice is said to have many health benefits as it is rich in vitamins, proteins and has antioxidant properties

Did you know about these GI tagged agricultural produce?

The sweetmeat gets officially recognised by the Government of India as a product with roots in Odisha

They make their makers proud, they make their regions proud and we know of some regions because of them. These are India's own GI tagged products

Wondering what souvenir to bring back from your trip to Karnataka? Grab yourself a Channapatna toy for they have a very good reason to be in your home