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MEGHALAYA CULTURAL LANDSCAPES
No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...- Union Minister Shekhawat outlines roadmap for Northeast's trade and tourism boomUnion Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat unveiled a vision for Northeast India at the NEIINFRA summit, highlighting over Rs 6 lakh crore inv...
- Breaking the eastern barrier: Bengal triumph redraws BJP’s political mapThe Bharatiya Janata Party's win in West Bengal signifies a major political achievement. This victory completes the party's expansion into ...
- Comprehensively review maintenance standards at UNESCO sites: Par panel to govtA parliamentary panel has urged the culture ministry to review India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A plan for upgrading maintenance and vi...
- Skip Japan: This Winter, an Indian state is quietly stealing the spotlight with its stunning cherry blossomsDiscover India's own cherry blossom season in Nagaland and Meghalaya. Unlike Japan's spring blooms, these Himalayan cherries flower in wint...
- Top 10 Indian & International destinations to explore in 2025 for an unforgettable year-end holidayCheck out the top 10 travel destinations both in India and abroad: As 2025 ends, plan a memorable getaway. Explore India's Kashmir, Goa, Ke...
- Not Switzerland or Maldives! Anand Mahindra’s favourite getaway is this tiny Indian village that 'literally has its head in the clouds'Nongjrong, a serene village in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills, has recently gained attention after being highlighted by Anand Mahindra. This ...
- Who was Zubeen Garg? Assam’s 'heart-throb' who sang in 40 languages, mastered 12 instruments, died in SingaporeSinger Zubeen Garg, one of Assam’s most celebrated voices, passed away in Singapore on 19 September 2025 after a tragic accident while atte...
- Renowned theatre icon Ratan Thiyam passes away at 77Renowned theatre personality and Padma Shri awardee Ratan Thiyam passed away in Imphal at 77 after a prolonged illness. Known for fusing Ma...
- Sitharaman backs Meghalaya's efforts to get UNESCO recognition for living root bridgesNirmala Sitharaman supports Meghalaya's bid for UNESCO recognition of its living root bridges. She visited Siej village and praised the com...
- Meghalaya govt pushes for UNESCO focus on living root bridgesThe Meghalaya government is actively pursuing UNESCO recognition for its unique living root bridges, structures born from indigenous knowle...
- People in this Indian village have songs for identity instead of names. What is the story and how to visit?A travel influencer recently brought global attention to Kongthong, a remote village in Meghalaya known as the "Whistling Village," where r...
- From skywalk to New Shillong township: CM Sangma’s economic ambitions unfold at the Cherry Blossom Festival 2024Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma unravelled his vision for Meghalaya during the Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 in Shillong. From infrastructure...
- Cherry Blossom Festival 2024: Shillong’s love letter to Japan—a blooming cultural and economic bondFlowers that bind two diverse lands across national borders. Here’s how the Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 deepened India’s ties with Japan t...
- Meghalaya's Kongthong village bags 'Best Tourism Village (Bronze)' awardThe Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has long been committed to promoting sustainable and culturally enriching tourism experiences...
- Meghalaya secures $79.05 million grant from New Development Bank to boost tourism infrastructureFor EAPs being implemented in the northeastern states, the Government of India passes 90% of the funding as grants to the State government ...
- Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma stresses importance of documenting customary & tribal lawsSangma, inaugurated the National Law University (NLU) at the temporary campus located in Mayurbhanj Complex, Shillong. The ceremony witness...
- Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges included in UNESCO world heritage site tentative listMeghalaya’s Forest and Environment Minister James K. Sangma in a series of tweets said: “I am thrilled to announce that our "Jingkieng Jri ...
- Congress faces existential crisis in 3 Northeast states going to pollsBJP is on an aggressive expansionist mission, while Congress is trying to cling on to the little it has left in the northeast, which was co...
- From Lakshadweep to Meghalaya: Unravel India's lesser known destinations in 2018This year make sure to explore a mix of destinations that offer off-beat experiences amidst lush nature.
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