Kolhapuris get Geographical Indication tag

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Why monsoon is so important for the Indian Economy A normal, or average, monsoon means rainfall between 96% and 104% of a 50-year average of 89 cm (35 inches) in total during the four-month monsoon season from June to September. Kolhapuris: The famous leather chappal get Geographical Indication tag Kolhapuris, the sturdy leather chappal that rose from its humble rural origins to occupy the high table of fashion globally, now has a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Chaos and tragedy in Indian 'brain fever' outbreak The stench of urine, chlorine, vomit and death fill the main hospital in Muzaffarpur, the epicentre of a brain fever outbreak in India that has killed over 100 children since June 1. Japan unveils moves to stop car crashes caused by elderly Japan announced a series of measures to prevent car accidents caused by elderly drivers, including emergency brakes and vehicle-free zones around schools, following a string of crashes involving children. Teens wakeboard waterlogged streets to protest in Indonesia A group of teenagers in Indonesia are wakeboarding the submerged streets of their hometown to protest against the urban flooding that regularly plagues much of the tropical archipelago. Powerful earthquake jolts Japan, tsunami warning lifted The agency cancelled the tsunami advisory around two and a half hours after the quake. Behind Libra, Facebook's new digital currency Facebook is unveiling a digital currency called Libra as the company seeks to make its ads more valuable by enabling smoother transactions and payments online. Global addiction: Selfie facts and moments from around the world Did you know that as of 2015, 93 million selfies are taken each day. Also between 2011 and 2017, 259 people have died taking selfies, and half of them from India. Indian capital markets rise through ranks in global order From being one of the least favoured markets for corporate listing way back in, Indian exchanges have moved up the ranks significantly among emerging markets alongside Shanghai's SSE and Brazil's Bovespa. Celebs who took oath as new MPs India's 16th Lok Sabha polls were high on drama, excitement and stardom. From top actors and singing icons to sports aces, an array of celebrities joined the political race this year, and some succeeded in making it to Parliament.

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