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.
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.
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 celebrates Elvis Presley 75th anniversaryMay 15th, 2009 SHILLONG - To mark the 75th birth anniversary of Elvis Presley, the legendary figure in the history of rock and rolls, recently a concert was organized by his fans in Meghalaya. The Elvis Presley fan club in Shillong has over 10 members.
Annual dance festival in Meghalaya promotes culture of the stateMay 15th, 2009 SHILLONG - As part of a movement to preserve the culture and tradition of the Khasis, the annual Lympung festival, a dance fiesta was held in Shillong recently. The event provided a platform to showcase traditional dances and other cultural activities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Security beefed up in Shillong ahead of PM's visitJanuary 1st, 2009 SHILLONG - Security was beefed up in Meghalaya's state capital Shillong ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the city to inauguarate the Indian Science Congress here Saturday. The prime minister is scheduled to inaugurate the 96th Indian Science Congress at the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU).
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