Special Stories

Meghalaya Health Atlas reflects growing focus on healthcare

Perhaps the most ambitious aspect of the Atlas is its 2030 vision: reducing maternal deaths to fewer than 50 annually… Roopak Goswami Shillong, Feb 22: Reflecting a long-term vision of transforming...

Flower, ‘lost’ from Meghalaya for 93 years, found at Mawsynram

The species was last collected in 1930 from Mawmluh by botanist PC Kanjilal. Roopak Goswami Shillong, Feb 22: Ninety-three years...

First-ever state record of moth species documented in Ri-Bhoi

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Feb 20: In a significant addition to Meghalaya’s biodiversity records, researchers have documented the first-ever state...

International Childhood Cancer Day: Timely diagnosis key to saving children, say doctors

Jaipur, Feb 15: On International Childhood Cancer Day, a group of doctors here on Sunday emphasised that timely...

Indian-origin climate scientist wins prestigious Crafoord prize in US

Houston, Feb 2: Indian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan has been awarded the 2026 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences by...
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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

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...
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