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Data from 1971 to 1991–92 are based on official exchange rates. Data from 1992 to 1993 onward are based on FEDAI (Foreign Exchange Dealers' Association of India) indicative rates. Data from 1971 to 1972–73 for the Deutsche Mark and the Japanese Yen are cross rates with the US Dollar. The Euro replaced the Deutsche Mark w.e.f. January 1, 1999.
Royal Salute was launched by Chivas Brothers on 2 June 1953 by in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her Coronation. [2] [3] Named after the ceremonial 21-gun salute that is fired from the Tower of London to mark special royal occasions, Royal Salute whiskies are aged for a minimum of 21 years, [4] making it the only Scotch to begin its collection at exclusively 21 years-old.
A salute state was a princely state under the British Raj that had been granted a gun salute by the British Crown (as paramount ruler); i.e., the protocolary privilege for its ruler to be greeted—originally by Royal Navy ships, later also on land—with a number of cannon shots, in graduations of two salutes from three to 21, as recognition of the state's relative status.
Goa was administered by Portugal from 1510 until 1961 when it was annexed by India. A proposal for a coat of arms for the colony of Portuguese India , at the request of the General Agency of the Colonies, for the Portuguese Institute of Heraldry and prepared by Afonso Dornelas in June 1932.
Chivas Regal was created in 1909 by Chivas Brothers Master Blender Charles Stewart Howard as a 25-year-old luxury whisky. [1]1939 saw the debut and continued success of Chivas Regal 12-year-old Blended Scotch in the US, at what was to become a global standard proof value of 75 degrees, i.e., 42.8% ABV. [2]
The practice of firing 21 shots in salute was formally adopted by the U.S. in 1875 to match the international salute. Now it's used in ceremonies honoring the national flag, visiting dignitaries ...
This was done, and fair gained in prominence so that today it is the most popular fair in Goa (Ultramar of 12-11-1869 no. 554 and Ultramar of 10-11-1900 year 42). Today the fair consists of stalls that sell toys, food and clothing. There are booths for games as well as a fun fair with merry-go-rounds and Ferris wheels as well as other enjoyable ...
Goa Today was a monthly magazine published from Panaji, Goa, India, since 1966, [1] [2] featuring news, literature and local issues. [3] Goa Today is considered the "grand-daddy" of all monthly magazines in Goa. [4] It was founded by Francisco Damasceno do Rosario Dantas and former joint-editor of The Navhind Times, Lambert Mascarenhas. [1]