National road racing championship held in Tamil NaduOctober 5th, 2009 IRUNGATTUKOTTAI - Spectators thronged to witness the finals of the national road racing championship held in Irungattukottai city of Tamil Nadu. More than 100 drivers participated in the close neck to neck races held in different categories.
Northeast Karatekas making a mark internationallySeptember 22nd, 2009 IMPHAL/SHILLONG - With a number of sportspersons from the northeastern States in national and international competitions, many people view region as the sports hub of the country. Karate is among the various sports events in which the region's players have excelled in.
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 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.
Martial art gaining popularity in MeghalayaJuly 1st, 2009 SHILLONG - 'Wushu' a form of martial art, in which the players not only fight like any other martial art but also indulge in wrestling, is gaining immense popularity in Meghalaya. "Wushu is very new to Meghalaya.
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.
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.
10th International trade fair major draw in ShillongApril 17th, 2009 SHILLONG - A large number of people from the northeastern region of the country converged at the 10th international trade fair held recently in Shillong. The annual trade fair, themed 'connecting northeast with the rest of the countries', was a major success, as traders from different parts of the world participated and showcased their products.
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.
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