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Sake: UNESCO Grants Japan’s Rice Wine Special Status

05 Dec 2024

Sake, deeply intertwined with Japan’s cultural identity, holds a special place in the nation’s traditions. Brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, enjoyed in pub-like izakayas, and served at weddings, this smooth rice wine is now recognized by UNESCO as part of the “intangible cultural heritage of humanity.” At a meeting in...

Opposition Calls Bihar’s Rs 26,000 Crore Budget Allocation A ‘Jhunjhuna’

23 Jul 2024

The Rs 26,000 crore budgetary allocation for Bihar announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has triggered intense reactions from political leaders. The allocation, intended for various development projects in the state, has been dismissed by the opposition as a mere "jhunjhuna" (distraction), especially in the context of the demand...