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Vice President Radhakrishnan arrives in Assam on two-day trip

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan arrived in Guwahati for a two-day visit. He will attend a convocation and lay project foundations in Assam. Later, he visits Shillong and Imphal for public receptions and museum visits. The Vice President will then attend a special assembly session in Itanagar. His tour concludes with…

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7 Affordable Festive Getaways in India for Budget Travel This Holiday Season

Pondicherry: French Quarters and Christmas Lights on a ShoestringPondicherry charges less than Goa for nearly the same coastline. During the Christmas and New Year stretch, the French Quarter strings up lights along Rue Suffren and Rue Dumas, the beachside promenade fills with families, and the Catholic churches, Basilica of the…

Times Life

What to Wear for a Monsoon Getaway in India: Clothing, Packing, and Fabric Tips

The Fabric Question Comes FirstCotton feels like the obvious answer for Indian heat, but in monsoon conditions it is the wrong one. Cotton absorbs moisture and holds it, a wet cotton kurta stays wet for hours, clings, and in hill stations like Coorg or Munnar, drops your body temperature fast…

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5 Monsoon Productivity Habits Indian Professionals in High-Rainfall Cities Swear By

1. Front-load the day before the rain peaksIn cities like Mumbai and Kochi, the heaviest rainfall typically arrives between noon and 4 PM during peak monsoon months. Professionals who have figured this out treat the early morning window, roughly 6 AM to 10 AM, as protected time. Deep work, client…

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Burden of Sylhet referendum

This article delves into the enduring effects of the Partition on Sylhet and its inhabitants. Numerous families abandoned their homes, moving to regions like Assam and Shillong. With backing from both the Assam Congress and the Muslim League, Sylhet's separation from Assam was pursued to foster a linguistically unified province…

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Meghalaya's Underground River Caves Hold a World Record Most Indians Have Never Heard Of

The Record That Sits Quietly in Meghalaya's HillsKrem Puri, located in the Siju-Rewak area of South Garo Hills, was mapped by the Meghalaya Adventurers Association and a team of international cavers in 2018 and measured at 24.583 kilometres, making it the longest sandstone cave in the world. Not the longest…

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Best Hill Stations in India for Family Vacations With Kids: Ooty, Manali, Coorg and More

Ooty, Tamil NaduThe Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage train, does more for a child under ten than any theme park ride. The toy train from Mettupalayam to Ooty climbs through 16 tunnels and 250 curves at a pace slow enough for small faces pressed against the windows. Beyond…

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A 10-Day Northeast India Roadtrip Itinerary Covering Meghalaya, Assam, and Nagaland Without Rushing

Days 1 to 2: Guwahati to Kaziranga, Start Moving Before You Think You're ReadyLand in Guwahati, clear the airport, and drive east on NH27 the same afternoon. The road is wide and fast for the first two hours, then it narrows into the Brahmaputra floodplain and the light turns gold.…

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Top 10 Romantic Mountain Destinations for Couples in India

When it comes to romance, few places can match the charm of the mountains. Crisp air, stunning views, cozy accommodations, and peaceful surroundings create the perfect setting for couples to reconnect and create lasting memories. India is blessed with beautiful mountain destinations spread across the Himalayas, Western Ghats, and northeastern…

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Ministry acts on Gopichand-led Task Force's suggestions; set to form NCAB for coaches

India is set to create a National Coach Accreditation Board. This body will standardize coaching quality across the nation. Sports science integration is also planned. The Sports Ministry is preparing a roadmap for its implementation. Additionally, over 700 vacant coaching slots in the Sports Authority of India will be filled.…

The Economic Times

How poachers targeted areas outside protected zones to traffic 100 tigers to Myanmar

Poachers have, of late, been targeting tigers outside protected areas instead of the core zones. Involvement of Myanmar-origin traffickers on either side of the border has enabled seamless coordination between traders. The arrest of serving and former personnel from enforcement agencies has heightened concern among authorities. Authorities need to keep…

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India held to a draw by Bangladesh in AFC Asian Cup qualifier

SHILLONG: The fans came out in large numbers, making their presence felt with some lusty cheering. But India, playing their second international match at the JN Stadium here, could not give them the joy they had hoped for as their opening AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against Bangladesh ended 0-0 on…

The Times of India

Assam Rifles celebrates Veterans Day in Shillong, Honours Ex-Servicemen and Veer Naris

Assam Rifles pays tribute to its brave veterans and Veer Naris on Veterans Day. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Injuries sour Indian football team's victory

SHILLONG: Despite the first win in 2025, and one after 489 days, all is not well in the Indian camp.

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Back from retirement, Sunil Chhetri inspires India to first win in 489 days

SHILLONG: Sunil Chhetri justified being coaxed out of his international retirement by a beleaguered India coach Manolo Marquez with a performance on his return to the national fold, which seemed like he had never left at all. That, and a fine glancing header for his 95th career goal helped give…

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Eyes on Sunil Chhetri, mind on Bangladesh

SHILLONG: India’s friendly international against Maldives here has gathered more firsts than it promised. When the schedule for India’s matches in this FIFA international window was announced, Wednesday’s friendly was marked as the first time that the senior national team will play in Meghalaya’s capital, ahead of their more important…

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Durand Cup: NorthEast bring Lajong crashing down

SHILLONG: Since the afternoon, all roads in Meghalaya were virtually leading to the Nehru Stadium in the capital, buzzing with anticipation of another giant-killing act. Once again, Lajong FC had all the noise and a 16000-odd crowd inside the stadium made it quite intimidating for the visitors to breathe. Once…

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When Meghalaya sings | Anurag Banerjee’s ‘The Songs of Our People’ documents his homeland through its musicians

Photographer Anurag Banerjee’s The Songs of Our People attempts to capture the state’s history and vibrancy through its musicians — urban and indigenous

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Matrilineal Meghalaya bets on women frontrunners

If the candidates of the ruling National People’s Party win, matrilineal Meghalaya would be India’s first State with more than one Lok Sabha seat to have all-women Members of Parliament

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A suitcase full of clouds | Stocking up on chubitchi brew and smoked pork in Iewduh, Shillong

When a restaurant owner from Chennai made space in her suitcase for Khasi delicacies, smoked meats, and some local liquor

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Mohammedan Sporting crowned I-League champions, to get promotion to ISL

NEW DELHI: Mohammedan Sporting Club’s long wait for their maiden I-League title finally came to an end on Saturday as they beat Shillong Lajong FC 2-1 in the away match at the SSA Stadium.

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Meghalaya BJP chief under pressure to quit after the party decides not to contest LS seats

Pressure is mounting on Rikman G. Momin, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Meghalaya unit president, to quit in acknowledgement of his “failure” to convince the party’s central leadership to contest the two Lok Sabha seats in Meghalaya.

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Conrad Sangma welcomes BJP's decision to support NPP candidates in Meghalaya

The NPP president claimed that Ampareen Lyngdoh the NPP candidate for the Shillong Lok Sabha seat has also got the support of the Opposition TMC in Nongthymmai block and a few other Assembly segments where TMC leaders are supporting the NPP.

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IED blast | Shillong’s Punjabi lane settlers seek Home Minister Amit Shah’s help

Residents of the disputed Punjabi Lane in Shillong have sought the intervention of Union Home Minister Amit Shah into the IED explosion in their locality on March 9, resulting in one injury.

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NorthEast United FC look to hose ISL ties in Shillong, Imphal in the future

PANAJI: NorthEast United FC’s plans to host matches outside Guwahati for the first time since inception of the Indian Super League (ISL) in 2014 may have to wait until next season.

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