Mawphlang Sacred Grove contains significant carbon reserves, finds study
Traditional Khasi taboos-prohibiting tree felling, hunting, and resource extraction-have preserved the grove’s ecological integrity for centuries.
Shillong, Sept 16: The Law Kyntang Ryngkew Swer Sacred...
Meghalaya plans historic expedition to Tibet to trace Garo roots, Cambodia for Khasi-Pnar
Tura, Aug 30: In a groundbreaking initiative to uncover the historical origins of Meghalaya’s major tribes—Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia—Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma...
Researchers document unique nasal and facial traits of Meghalaya tribes
Shillong, Aug 31: For the first time, researchers have mapped the facial and nasal features of Meghalaya’s three major communities—Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia—providing data...
Meghalaya educator selected for National Teachers’ Award, CM hails recognition
Shillong, Aug 27: A school teacher in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district has been named among the recipients of the National Teachers' Award, officials...
First ever India Day parade in Seattle showcases cultural diversity of all Indian states
New York/Seattle, Aug 18: The rich cultural diversity of all the states of India was showcased in Seattle as the Consulate General of India...
Storming the slopes: Meghalaya’s Anissa Lamare rides solo through the steepest trails and challenges
Shillong, Aug 17: In a quiet corner of the northeast, 28-year-old Anissa Lamare is redefining what it means to go off the beaten track...
Indian tricolour hoisted atop Seattle’s iconic Space Needle in historic first
New York/Seattle, Aug 16: The Indian tricolour was hoisted at Seattle’s iconic 605-feet-tall Space Needle on India’s 79th Independence Day, the first time that...
BSF evacuates ailing person from remote border village
Shillong, July 31: Thanks to yeoman’s service provided by the Border Security Force (BSF), a seriously ill person from a remote and inhospitable terrain...
“Meghalaya’s Hidden Gem Shines Globally
Tura, July 28: The groundbreaking documentary "A’chik Kol – The Uncharted Caves of South Garo Hills", directed by Gregory Allya Warjri and produced by NOMADS Film,...
Union culture minister releases documentary on Ramayana seen through lens of Indian performing arts
New Delhi, July 23: A documentary film that explores the cultural richness and diversity surrounding the traditions and narratives of the epic Ramayana across...
From tea stall to Mt Everest: Meghalaya’s Rifiness Warjri aims for seven summits
Shillong, July 16: From serving tea and noodles at a roadside stall to dreaming of summiting the highest peaks across all seven continents, Meghalaya's...
THE CRUCIAL IMPERATIVE FOR STATESMAN-LEADERSHIP
By Dilip Mukerjea: Author and Innovative Learning Skills Specialist
