Special Stories

Meghalaya’s pineapples among Modi’s gifts to UAE President: Official

Shillong, May 21: Meghalaya's GI-tagged pineapples, considered among the finest in the world for their flavour and aroma, were presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to UAE President Mohammed...

Garo Hills villagers shy away from diabetes, BP screening: Study

Many villagers fear screening because they worry a diagnosis would mean lifelong medication and repeated hospital visits Roopak Goswami Shillong,...

Age-old Khasi community rules still shape forest conservation: Study

Roopak Goswami Shillong, May 17: The age-old Khasi community rules still continue to play a major role in protecting...

New frog species discovered ‘south of the river’ in Meghalaya

Research shows the Brahmaputra acted as a natural evolutionary barrier between Meghalaya and Arunachal frog populations. ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, May...

‘Endangered’ Himalayan fern found near Shillong Peak

The fern can be identified by its glossy black scales near the base of the stalk, less dissected...
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A Symphony of Musical Magic from Rhythm School of Music and Jasiel Peter

Tura, Dec 13: Meghalaya is still crooning to the melodies of Bryan Adams and grooving to the acoustic rhythms of ‘Europe’.  Hot on their heels, Tura got...

Meghalaya’s $10B dream: ADB’s $64M boost to build a future-ready workforce

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Dec 12: The ADB is supporting Meghalaya in developing a highly skilled workforce, which is essential for the state to achieve its...

From gas to green: IIT Guwahati’s biofuel breakthrough turns pollution into power

Guwahati, Dec 9: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a biological method to turn greenhouse gases into cleaner biofuels. This...

A “Peppery” Discovery: Meghalaya’s Wild Treasure Unearthed

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Dec 6: In the lush, mist-kissed hills of Meghalaya, a spice with a fiery reputation has just turned the tables on tradition....

New conservation partnership offers hope for endangered Black Softshell Turtles in Assam

Guwahati, Dec 6: A remarkable success story has unfolded in wildlife conservation as Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR) and TSA Foundation India (TSAFI) have teamed...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebrated in South West Garo Hills

Ampati, Dec 3: Dobol Lake English School, under Rerapara C&RD Block, South West Garo Hills, hosted the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on...

28-year-old from UP village creates AI-enabled eye-glasses to help visually impaired

Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), Dec 3: Talent knows no boundaries. A testament to this is 28-year-old Muneer Khan from Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh, whose...

Singapore-based entrepreneur aids violence-hit Manipuri women crochet stuffed dolls, sell products

Imphal, Nov 30: A Singapore-based Manipuri entrepreneur is helping displaced people living in relief camps crochet stuffed dolls for the global market, aiming to...

Indian Constitution live, progressive document: President Murmu

New Delhi, Nov 26: The Indian Constitution is a live and progressive document through we have achieved the goals of social justice and inclusive...

Meghalaya’s Pitcher Plant: A potential key to novel drugs

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Nov 24:  Nestled in the misty hills of Meghalaya, the endangered pitcher plant Nepenthes khasiana has fascinated scientists for decades. Known...

Initiative to transform refusal villages into promising communities launched in Garo Hills

Ampati, Nov 24: In a groundbreaking effort to address health and development challenges in refusal villages, a free health screening cum Village Health Council (VHC)...

What should the Meghalaya government do to warn residents of impending landslides?

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Nov 21: Researchers who have been studying landslides say intense and sustained rainfall significantly impacts slope stability and the effects were particularly...
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