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Forgotten forest greens could help tackle anemia in Garo Hills, study finds

Guwahati,  Dec 18: At a time when Meghalaya continues to report high levels of anemia and micronutrient deficiency, a new academic study from the...

Meghalaya’s hillstream fishes: Rare species, new discoveries, and rising threats

Guwahati, Oct 9: A new study by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has thrown fresh light on Meghalaya’s fast-flowing hillstream ecosystems—revealing not just...

India’s GDP Defies Headwinds with 7.8% Growth in April–June

India’s GDP surged 7.8% in April–June FY26, a five-quarter high. Manufacturing and construction drove growth, services stayed strong, and the economy defied U.S. tariff...

Would you burn egg trays to beat mosquitoes? Study from Northeast India backs traditional wisdom

Shillong, June 14: Would you reach for a bottle of synthetic mosquito repellent—or trust the age-old wisdom of burning egg trays, neem leaves, or...

From Khasi Hills to Osaka: Meghalaya’s Ribahun Umsong brews a global tea story of resilience and dreams

Shillong, May 22: Ribahun Umsong — a tea entrepreneur from Meghalaya — is sharing a story steeped in tradition, innovation, and community empowerment at...

Rare butterfly found in Arunachal: A new chapter in India’s butterfly diversity

Guwahati, May 18: In a breakthrough for Indian butterfly research, scientists have officially confirmed the presence of Euthalia malaccana Fruhstorfer, 1899 in Arunachal Pradesh,...

In the misty hills of Meghalaya, a forgotten snake finds its true identity

Shillong, April 27: In the rain-soaked highlands of Meghalaya, scientists have made an exciting discovery about a little-known forest snake that has remained a...

Record Holder, Human Atlas, Future Astronaut – Remember the name: Jude Maynard Khyriem

Born on March 26, 2022, Jude’s fascination with space was not something his parents, Eric Bruce Nongkynrih and Labelle Fille Khyriem, taught him—it was something he naturally gravitated toward

Meghalaya’s Eriweave First from the State to Secure a Deal at Shark Tank India

Guwahati, Feb 12: Nothing more cheering to hear that a company from Meghalaya has secured an investment from two sharks at Shark Tank India. The...

Indian Army’s key role in bringing the Durand Cup to Shillong: A historic achievement

The decision to host the Durand Cup in Shillong was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from fans across the city and the region. Known as one of India’s footballing hotbeds, Shillong has a deep-rooted passion for the game, and the arrival of Asia’s oldest football tournament in their city sparked widespread excitement. The reactions from the fans reflected the importance of the event, not just as a football tournament but as a significant cultural moment for the region.

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