Special Stories

Study reveals threat to East Jaintia Hills’ sole protected forest

Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary faces challenges from limestone mining, cement factories, blasting, and pollution in surrounding areas, says researchers Guwahati,  Dec 17: Tucked away in the limestone-rich hills of East Jaintia...

New snakehead fish found in Ri Bhoi stream

Guwahati,  Dec 17: A quiet hill stream flowing past a village in Ri-Bhoi district has given Meghalaya yet...

Meghalaya plant rediscovered after 133 years

Guwahati, Dec 15: In a remarkable botanical breakthrough, scientists have rediscovered Hypericum lobbii, a rare flowering plant endemic...

Over 60 days of refrigerated storage, the Sohiong kombucha retained its colour, flavour and microbiological safety.

Research breakthrough in Sohiong-infused drink set to create opportunities Guwahati, Dec 12: The iconic Sohiog fruit of Khasi-Jaintia Hills...

‘Gibbon guardian’ Betsida Marak conferred Green Guru award

A core member of HURO Programme, Marak has spent over a decade working to protect one of India’s...
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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

The Strategic Importance of Creativity

By Dilip Mukerjea: Author and Innovative Learning Skills Specialist

I hope to live for 30-40 years more: Dalai Lama

Dharamshala, July 5: The Dalai Lama on Saturday put to rest rumours surrounding the announcement of his successor, saying he hopes to live for...

Garo Hills farmers turn exporters, ship 10 MT of black pepper to Mumbai

Tura, July 4: Garo Hills organic produce is going global and farmers from South West Garo Hills are turning exporters as the region's much...

Claude 4’s Blackmail: AI’s Ethical Crisis

By Satyabrat Borah  The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a transformative era for humanity, reshaping industries, economies, and daily life. From...

THE RATIONALE FOR MIND MAPPING & V-MAPPING

By Dilip Mukerjea: Author and Innovative Learning Skills Specialist
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