Mama Mia, a musical play staged by schoolchildren in ShillongOctober 12th, 2009 SHILLONG - To promote theatre art in Meghalaya, a musical play was staged which also offered a platform to schoolchildren to showcase their talent. The play was a romantic comedy, based on hit songs popularised by the 70s pop group ABBA.
Wushu Championship a big draw in ShillongSeptember 5th, 2009 SHILLONG - The 7th Meghalaya Wushu Championship attracted a large number of martial art enthusiasts to Shillong. 'Wushu', derived from traditional Chinese martial arts, is a combination of Taekwondo, Judo and Boxing.
Shillong emerging as a fashion hubAugust 16th, 2009 SHILLONG - Several youths in Shillong are exploring career options in fashion designing or modeling world, which till recently remained a dream for most of the local boys and girls here. Today, Shillong is fast emerging as a fashion hub with fashion shows becoming a part of almost every event.
Shillong coffee shop "Matter of Taste" promotes visual artJuly 22nd, 2009 SHILLONG - For the first time in Shillong, a coffee shop has come up that serves as a platform for artists as well as art enthusiasts. Besides its achievement as a music capital of the country, the state is now working towards popularizing visual art.
Shillong hosts Indian Panorama Film FestivalJune 2nd, 2009 SHILLONG - The Indian Panorama Film Festival was recently held in Shillong to the delight for all film lovers. The three-day film festival was organised by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF) in collaboration with the Government of Meghalaya.
Meghalaya business school becomes first to host a golf tournamentMay 3rd, 2009 SHILLONG - The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Shillong recently hosted the first ever golf tournament by a business school of the country. Shillong has a sprawling golf course and hosting the golf tournament here added a feather to the cap of IIM-Shillong's reputation.
Manipur business school becomes first to host a golf tournamentMay 3rd, 2009 SHILLONG - The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Shillong recently hosted the first ever golf tournament by a business school of the country. Shillong has a sprawling golf course and hosting the golf tournament here added a feather to the cap of IIM-Shillong's reputation.
Tight security in Shillong ahead of Sonia's visitApril 12th, 2009 SHILLONG - Security has been tightened in Shillong in view of a shutdown call given by a rebel tribal group to protest against Congress party president Sonia Gandhi's visit on Monday. A 24-hour shutdown called by Khasi rebel group Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) started at 6:00 a.m.
Shillong hosts first woman film festival of northeastMarch 30th, 2009 SHILLONG - In an aim to encourage women to engage in filmmaking and other creative activities, Meghalaya recently hosted the first ever woman film festival of the northeast. The 'Women Behind Camera' festival began on March 20 and concluded on March 26.
Congress denies ticket to minister from MeghalayaMarch 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Congress Thursday announced its candidates for the two Lok Sabha seats from Meghalaya, denying a ticket to sitting Shillong MP and Tribal Affairs Minister Paty Ripple Kyndiah. Vincent H. Pala will be the party's candidate from Shillong in place of Kyndiah, and Debora C.
Jazz concert enthralls many in ShillongMarch 22nd, 2009 SHILLONG - In an endeavor to generate interest in Jazz amongst the music-loving people of Northeast, a Latin group recently performed before a sizable crowd in Shillong. 'Duende Quartet', a Latin jazz group enthralled many music lovers who came from different parts of the State.
Vienna and Shillong chambers perform jointly in MeghalayaMarch 17th, 2009 SHILLONG - To commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Austria, the Vienna chamber orchestra performed jointly with Shillong chamber choir here and enthralled the audience. "Northeast is making a way to a lot of western orchestras.
Randhawa, Chowrasia to lead Indian challenge at SAIL Open golfMarch 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Top Indian golfers Jyoti Randhawa and S.S.P. Chowrasia will lead the field in the second edition of the SAIL Open at the Classic Golf Resort here March 18.
Top players in fray at All-India Amateur golfFebruary 14th, 2009 KOLKATA - After 11 tournaments this season, the stage is set for the flagship event of the Amateur Tour, the LG All-India Amateur Championship that begins here Monday. The 108th edition of the tournament will be held at Royal Calcutta Golf Club, which had hosted the first edition of the All-India back in 1892.
New Asia-Pacific golf series signals potential conflict with Asian TourJanuary 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The announcement of a six-event professional golf series in the Asia-Pacific region - China, Australia and South Korea, with the possibility of Japan joining in - has set the stage for a potential conflict with Asian Tour that governs golf in the continent. The Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) of Australia, which has been keen on a Tour to revive itself as its own tour has failed to elicit interest, announced the series with six events, three of which will be held in China.
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