Meghalaya to make begging a crimeAugust 21st, 2009 SHILLONG - Meghalaya is set to ban begging in public by making it a criminal offence, officials Friday said. Beggars are surely a hazard to society and the sight of pestering beggars is greatly embarrassing for the city as we get lots of tourists, both domestic and international, Urban Affairs Minister Paul Lyngdoh told journalists.
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.
Kalam says he is yet to receive an apology from Continental Airlines July 23rd, 2009 KOCHI - Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam has said he is yet to receive an apology from Continental Airlines for frisking him at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in April this year.
Former president Kalam frisked at IGI airportJuly 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former president APJ Abdul Kalam was recently frisked by an international airline at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. Kalam was travelling to the US about a month ago on Continental Airlines when the incident happened.
Voting is a must in democracy, says KalamMay 7th, 2009 BANGALORE - Voting is a must in a democracy, says former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam who Thursday voted despite his busy schedule, shuttling from one corner of the country to another giving lectures and attending conferences.
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.
IIM hosts golf tournament in ShillongApril 27th, 2009 SHILLONG - The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Shillong hosted a golf tournament recently in an effort to bring a closer corporate house and business schools of the country. At least 20 corporate houses and 120 students across the country took part in the golf tournament held at the Shillong Golf Club.
Kalam to launch "India Matters" in UAE tomorrowMarch 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will launch the inaugural issue of a monthly magazine titled "India Matters" in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday.
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.
Latest visual computing technology displayed at Hyderabad meetJanuary 19th, 2009 HYDERABAD - The world's latest visual computing technology was Tuesday showcased at 'Visual Computing Seminar' here with leaders from the government, industrial and corporate communities learning more about revolutionary technology and seeing hands-on demos. NVIDIA, the world leader in visual computing technology, organised the seminar in association with The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), a global network of entrepreneurs and professionals and Hyderabad Software Exporters' Association (HYSEA).
Kalam dreams of terror-free India by 2020January 4th, 2009 SHILLONG - Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam said he visualises India in 2020 as a country free from terrorism and a secure place to live in with people proud of the country's leadership.
Super computer inaugurated in MeghalayaJanuary 4th, 2009 SHILLONG - PARAM Sheersh, a supercomputing facility for bio-informatics and computational biology, was formally inaugurated at the North Eastern Hill University here Monday. Inaugurating the facility, renowned scientist Prof M.G.K.
Former president Kalam for creative leadershipJanuary 2nd, 2009 SHIMLA - Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Saturday emphasised on the need for creative leadership in various disciplines.
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