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Topic: KVIC

KVIC plants 5,000 ‘special bamboo saplings’ in Rajasthan to boost tribals’ income

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission launched a project Sunday named 'Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought' to support the local bamboo-based industries in rural India.

Fabindia says won’t use the word ‘khadi’ for products after KVIC suit

In its suit against Fabindia for illegally using its trademark 'charkha' and selling apparel with 'khadi' tag, KVIC sought Rs 525 crore as damages.

Mahatma Gandhi’s dream was khadi in every home. But this govt firm wants a monopoly

KVIC’s stringent rules act as a deterrent for other manufacturers and retailers, who say it’s like the pre-1991 licence raj.

KVIC’s Rs 525 cr notice on Fabindia. Can a govt body trademark Bapu’s Khadi and seek rent on it?

KVIC has slapped a Rs 525 cr notice on Fabindia for selling khadi-branded products without licence. But can a govt body trademark a generic product like khadi?

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

60 yrs on, veterans recall lessons from 1965 India-Pakistan war. ‘Equipment alone doesn’t win battles’

A common thread runs through the memories of soldiers of the 1965 war—ingenuity, courage and camaraderie that withstood an apparently technologically superior foe.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.