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No steel, concrete, or cement: Meghalaya’s living bridges take 30 years to grow but get stronger with age. How villagers create them from tree roots- Lifting the floor for all: How Google’s Gemini Models are powering Wadhwani AI’s HealthVaani App for ASHA, Anganwadi workers
- This tiny Indian village receives 5 times more rain than Mumbai every year, yet its residents have mastered the art of survival with ancient tricks smarter than modern tech
- Forget concrete, steel or wood. One state in India, has ‘living bridges’ which last for 500 yearsMeghalaya's Khasi community crafts extraordinary 'living bridges' from the roots of rubber fig trees, a testament to natural engineering. T...20 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
- 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...19 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- 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...16 Jun, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
- Northeast’s rise under PM Modi is one of India’s biggest success stories: Sarbananda SonowalThe Northeast region of India has transformed into a major economic growth hub; significant investments in infrastructure, digital connecti...15 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
- 95% of women in rural areas of Meghalaya part of Self Help Groups: Meghalaya CMMeghalaya is championing organic farming, with 95% of rural women now in Self Help Groups. The state is investing in infrastructure and pro...01 Dec, 2025, 11.01 PM IST
- 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...13 Jul, 2025, 01.03 PM IST
- Nirmala Sitharaman in Sohra: Lauds Meghalaya's Self-Help Groups model, grassroots growthNirmala Sitharaman's Meghalaya visit highlighted the transformative impact of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in achieving the state's economic vis...12 Jul, 2025, 09.57 PM IST
- Gambhira Bridge collapse: From Morbi to CSMT, India's long list of falling bridgesThe collapse of the Gambhira Bridge in Gujarat highlights India's persistent struggle with bridge failures. A study reveals over 2,130 brid...09 Jul, 2025, 05.34 PM IST
- 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...27 May, 2025, 09.04 PM IST
- 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...19 Nov, 2024, 05.09 PM IST
- Voting in Meghalaya, Nagaland peaceful, no demands for re-poll: Election Commission"Polling across 3,419 polling stations in Meghalaya and 2,291 in Nagaland went off peacefully today.... Advance planning and extensive moni...28 Feb, 2023, 01.39 PM IST
- Meghalaya to host G20 nations' meet on space in April, governor BD Mishra"As part of the G20 programme, Shillong will be hosting the Space-20 program on April 17-18," Mishra said, addressing the Republic Day para...26 Jan, 2023, 06.18 PM IST
- Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges vying for tag of UNESCO World Heritage SiteMeghalaya's Jingkieng Jri (Living Root Bridge) are trailblazers that not only highlight the symbiotic relationship between Nature and human...22 Dec, 2021, 12.25 AM IST
- Consider State specific projects as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission, Meghalaya CM to PM ModiConrad K. Sangma expressed his gratitude to the Government of India and Prime Minister for providing an amount of Rs. 5,105 crore from the ...11 Feb, 2021, 08.35 PM IST
- Centre inks $120mn loan agreement with World Bank for Meghalaya's transport sectorThe funds will be used to improve about 300 km of strategic roads and stand-alone bridges through climate-resilient and nature-based soluti...19 Nov, 2020, 07.52 PM IST
- Visit Meghalaya to walk on footbridges made from the roots of ficus treesET-Travel reader Vaisakhi Mishra had an amazing trip to Mawlynnong. She says, "My visit to Mawlynnong – the cleanest village of Asia was ve...16 Apr, 2015, 09.57 AM IST
- Seven eco-friendly destinations you will love to exploreTravellers can now stay with the locals in their homes, pick up traditional recipes and also assist in day-to-day activities. Adventure see...18 May, 2013, 06.58 PM IST
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