Special Stories

Rediscovery of two frog species and discovery of a new one in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Nov 20: A  study by a team of Indian and international scientists has led to the rediscovery of two frog species and the description of a new...

New fish species discovered from Meghalaya named after local tribal community

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Nov 19: A new species of freshwater fish discovered recently from the Lakroh village in the...

NESFAS founder addresses UN climate change conference COP29 held in Azerbaijan

Communities can play key role for inclusive food system: Phrang Roy Shillong, Nov 18: Noted agro-economist Phrang Roy highlighted...

Meghalaya faces alarming childhood illness rates, says new study

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Nov 14: Despite positive steps taken by Meghalaya government in the health sector, there are still...

Red gold feat: Inspired by Kashmir, man grows saffron in his Indore house

Indore, Nov 10: A farmer in Indore in Madhya Pradesh has pulled off a remarkable agricultural feat by...
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Farmers’ Market in Ladmawphlang a boost for indigenous food systems

A wide variety of organic products, including Sha Shiah Krot (root tea), Rosella jam, bayberry pickle, Sohiong jam, and wild edibles like Jatira, Jasim,...

Progress in India, China in border talks

Able to reduce differences and build some consensus: Chinese military Beijing, Sept 28: China and India were able to "reduce differences" and build "some consensus"...

Sohra Sizzles: Record-Breaking Heat Signals Troubling climate shift at one of the wettest places on Earth

By Roopak Goswami Guwahati, Sept 26: When Sohra recorded 33.1 degrees Celsius on September 22, many did not know that it was the hottest day...

BMC officer completes ‘Ironman’ triathlon in Italy, says fitness also important with work

Mumbai, Sept 25: Mumbai civic body's deputy commissioner Vishwas Mote has successfully completed the 'Ironman Italy Emilia Romagna' triathlon and expressed hope that his...

Astronomers can’t agree on how fast universe is expanding; new approaches aiming to break impasse

Edinburgh, Sept 21: It is almost 100 years since scientists discovered the universe is expanding. In the decades that followed, the accuracy of the...

Meghalaya’s Fruit Wines steal the show at Vinexpo India 2024: A Taste of Terrain and Tradition

By ROOPAK GOSWAMI Guwahati, Sep 21: The distinctive flavours, shaped by Meghalaya’s unique terrain and climate bowled wine connoisuers at Vinexpo India. The Meghalaya pavilion which...

Elderly citizens reunited with families using Google search

Thane, Sept 18: Two senior citizens who went missing from their homes were reunited with their families by an organisation in Maharashtra using Google...

Meghalaya’s per capita income surpasses Bihar, but trails behind Sikkim  

Guwahati, Sep 18: The 'Scotland of the East' has exhibited relatively stable economic progress but it needs to pick as compared to its neighbours...

2 years of Project Cheetah: Triumphs, trials and the road ahead in year 3

New Delhi, Sept 17: Several promising births, fewer but painful losses, growing optimism and some criticism marked the second year of the internationally acclaimed...

When to Harvest Khasi Pine?

New study unveils the optimal time for maximum yield  By Roopak Goswami Guwahati, Sep 16: Forests are indispensable ecosystems, providing essential ecological, economic, and social benefits. In Meghalaya, Pinus kesiya, commonly known as the Khasi...

From orchard to expo: Meghalaya’s winemakers bring local Flavors to Vinexpo Mumbai 2024

By Roopak Goswami Guwahati,  Sept 13: Wine lovers across the country are in for a treat, with a chance to savor wines as pure and...

Madrassas ‘unsuitable’ place for children to receive proper education: NCPCR to SC

New Delhi, Sept 12: Madrassas are "unsuitable" places for children to receive "proper education" and the education imparted there is "not comprehensive" and is...
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