Johannesburg, Nov 21: Temba Bavuma was on Friday named as South Africas captain in the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, but premier pacer Kagiso Rabada will return home to recover from a rib injury that he sustained in a training session ahead of the ongoing Test series. Bavuma is currently leading the Proteas in []

Guwahati, Nov 21: The national selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar, in all likelihood, will select identical squads for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand and the marquee ICC T20 World Cup, a BCCI source said on Friday. While the schedule of the global event is yet to be announced, the tentative start date []

Doha, Nov 21: India A paid a heavy price for their insipidness with bat and ball, succumbing to Bangladesh A in Super Over in the semifinals of the Rising Stars Asia Cup here on Friday. Bangladesh A will face the winner of the second semifinal between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka A, to be played []

Perth, Nov 21: In a chaotic opening day of the Ashes, Ben Stokes won the toss and watched his team skittled for 172 before taking a five-wicket haul to give England a first-innings advantage Friday in the first cricket test. Day 1 lived up to the pre-series hype, with pace bowlers dominating on a sunny []

Perth, Nov 21: Mitchell Starc etched his name deeper into Ashes history on Thursday, becoming the 13th Australian and just the 21st bowler overall to claim 100 wickets in the iconic rivalry. The landmark arrived during a searing opening spell in the first Test at Perth, where the left-arm pacer ripped through Englands []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 21: Shillongs rising batting sensation Akash Choudhary has earned a coveted trial call-up from Mumbai Indians, marking a major breakthrough in his cricketing journey just days after his explosive Ranji Trophy heroics captured national attention. Akash attended the trial in Mumbai on Friday after receiving an invitation from the franchise []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 21: Following the conclusion of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Meghalaya will soon be in action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26, making the switch from four-day cricket to the thrills of T20. The Meghalaya Cricket Association on Friday announced its squad for the tournament the plate groups matches []

MUMBAI, Nov 21: Snapping the two-day rally, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Friday mainly due to weak global trends and fading hopes of a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in December. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 400.76 points or 0.47 per cent to settle at 85,231.92. During the day, it []

MUMBAI, Nov 21: The Indian rupee experienced its steepest single-day fall in over three months on Friday, breaching the 89-per-dollar mark for the first time and closing 93 paise lower at 89.61 (provisional) against the US dollar. The sharp decline was triggered by negative cues from both domestic and global equity markets, driven by trade []

NEW DELHI, Nov 21: SEBI has barred mutual funds from participating in pre-IPO share placements while allowing them to invest in anchor rounds, a move aimed at enhancing transparency and liquidity in IPO valuations. The regulator recently amended rules for anchor investors, increasing total reservation to 40% from 33%, with 33% allocated to mutual funds []

A glitzy extravaganza is set to unfold here over the next few days as several global celebrities, including singer-actor Jennifer Lopez and US Presidents son Donald Trump Jr., are expected to descend on the City of Lakes to attend the wedding of US-based industrialist Raju Ramalinga Mantenas daughter. Several Bollywood actors, including Hrithik Roshan and []

Once the clocks have gone back and darkness falls before many of us even leave work, the rhythms of winter can feel heavier shorter days, darker evenings, and often, later dinners. But shifting when we eat during the winter could make these months a little easier on our bodies and minds. Our bodies operate []

Researchers uncovered a powerful weakness in lung cancer by shutting down a protein that helps tumours survive stress. When this protein, FSP1, was blocked, lung tumours in mice shrank dramatically, with many cancer cells essentially triggering their own self-destruct mode. The work points to a fresh strategy for targeting stubborn lung cancers. Researchers at NYU []

RONGJENG: East Garo Hills ajani Rongjeng-Darugre jol gita tarina sienggipa National Highway (NH-217) ramana aarangko raanio tangka paisa gamanirang tik ongja aro aarangko raanio dingtanganirang donga ine jolo songdongenggipa manderang matnangataha. Koborko onani gitade, iani bidingo jolo songdongenggipa manderang, district administration aro NHIDCL-naba baditaba chang uiatahachim indiba daalonan uamangni nengnikanirangko namatna jaku deanirang dongkujaenga. NH-217 []

Editor, Through your esteemed daily, I wish to draw urgent attention to the growing and deeply troubling issue of noise pollution caused by late-night celebrationsbe it weddings, birthdays, or other eventsacross Shillong. In recent weeks, some localities have witnessed a rise in such disturbances, including a recent incident where a wedding party continued with loud []

The Shillong Literary Literature Festival now into its 5th year has made significant strides in terms of the quality of writers invited. This time International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq was not only present for one session but was also engaged in two different sessions enlightening the audience about how she took to writing short []

By Dominick Dauni Roising Rymbai These days, the moment one reaches for the newspaper (hard copy or electronic-paper), or opens the YouTube channel of an online-based news portal, the following reactions or emojis are robotically generated. Cynical; sad; oh, ok; not again; seriously! And the worst: the question, for how long innocent lives of women []

NDA has successfully exploited insecurity over sir in Bihar Assembly Polls By Nilotpal Basu The Bihar assembly election is a watershed in the electoral history of our country. Conducted against the backdrop of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) announced on June 25, it laid out a new set of ground rules for adult franchise. The []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 21: The ambitious plan to transform Khyndai Lad into a dedicated music boulevardLynti Sur Bathianghas remained largely stagnant for months despite the removal of hawkers from the area. However, following sustained media scrutiny, some preliminary work was finally visible on Friday evening. Tiles were found removed from parts of the []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 21: The physical progress of the retrofitting and upgrade of three multi-level car parks in the state capital stands at just 30 per cent, even after three years since the project was awarded under the Shillong Smart City Project Limited. The project was awarded to Avantika Contractor (I) Limited in []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 21: The North-Eastern Hill University Teachers Association (NEHUTA) has issued a stern ultimatum to the NEHU administration, demanding that Gate No. 1 be opened within a week. The association has warned that if the university fails to take action, teachers themselves will unlock the gate in protest. NEHUTA president Prof. []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 21: The Audit Week celebrations were jointly inaugurated here by the three offices of the Indian Audit & Accounts Department in Shillong the Office of the Principal Accountant General (Audit), the Office of the Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlement), and the Regional Capacity Building & Knowledge Instituteon Friday. According []

MUMBAI, Nov 20: Benchmark Sensex climbed 446 points while Nifty closed above the 26,100 level on Thursday, extending their gains for the second consecutive day on buying in oil & gas and select financial shares and fresh foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 446.21 points or 0.52 per cent to settle at 85,632.68. []

NEW DELHI, Nov 20: Gold prices declined by Rs 600 to Rs 1,26,700 per 10 grams in Delhi on Thursday due to a stronger US dollar and weak global cues. Silver fell Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,58,000 per kilogram. Analysts attributed the fall to lower safe-haven demand following renewed US efforts to end the Ukraine []

NEW DELHI, Nov 20: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said more Indian banks are likely to enter the top 100 global banks soon, given strong economic and banking growth. Currently, only SBI and HDFC Bank feature. PSU banks profits hit a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY25, while consolidation and privatisation efforts continue. (PTI)

MUMBAI, Nov 20: The Indian rupee fell 20 paise to close at 88.68 against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by a stronger dollar and lower chances of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in December. The rupee opened at 88.63, touched an intra-day low of 88.74, and a high of 88.62 during trading. Analysts []

Guwahati, Nov 20: India skipper Shubman Gill is likely to be replaced by Sai Sudharsan in the second Test against South Africa and spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel and seam bowling all-rounder Nitish Reddy will fight for the other slot available in the playing eleven for the game starting here Saturday. The Indian team management []

Guwahati, Nov 20: India captain Shubman Gill, who has not trained due to a neck spasm sustained during the first Test against South Africa, will undergo a fitness test on Friday in a last-ditch attempt to be available for the second game, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has indicated. Gill developed the spasm on the second []

Guwahati, Nov 20: South Africas bowling coach Piet Botha feels the wicket at the Barsapara Stadium will be much better for batting but he is interested in knowing if the Indian curators will be shaving off the liberal covering of grass from the red soil track. The second and final Test starts here from Saturday []

Doha, Nov 20: India A will need a heftier contribution from their top-order batters to support the in-form Vaibhav Suryavanshi when they take on a tricky Bangladesh A in their Rising Stars Asia Cup semifinal here on Friday. Suryavanshi, the second highest run-maker with 201 runs in this T20 event, has done most of the []

New Delhi, Nov 20: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting asserted that the home side needs a strong performance from Steve Smith to lead the five-Test Ashes, starting on Friday in Perth. With Pat Cummins sidelined for the opening Test because of a back injury and his availability for the second match in Brisbane still []

Its the kind of promise that stops thumbs mid-scroll: Take Molecule and forget food exists. Viral TikTok clips show influencers flaunting rapid weight-loss transformations, tapping into the body image concerns that leave many young people struggling with what they see in the mirror. These perceived imperfections are increasingly being addressed through quick fixes pills []

Record-breaking heatwaves are directly fuelling a surge in electricity demand, thus increasing the countrys dependence on fossil fuel, a new study released on Thursday has warned, calling for urgent investment in renewable energy storage and smart grid infrastructure to break Indias heat-power trap. The report, Breaking the Cycle- jointly published by Climate Tends and Climate []

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang ongatanggipa Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival-ona gipin biaprangoni manderang bangen sokbatokaha aro ia program namen chusokgipa ongaha ine Bristibar salo, adokni Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira akangataha. Ia Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival-ona badita sak manderang sokbaaha, iani giminde ua mamingkoba aganna gita manskajaha. Shillong songjinmani bijangchio ia manianiko ongatani asel gari gorarang []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 20: The governments of Meghalaya and Assam are closely monitoring and coordinating ground deployments in Lapangap after a violent incident last month, which resulted in one fatality and several injuries during harvesting activities. West Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhinav K. Singh reported that the situation is now normal, with successful []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 20: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is expected to make major policy announcements positioning Meghalaya as a regional AI trailblazer and a powerhouse of technology-driven innovation at the Regional AI Impact Conference, scheduled to be held on December 3 at the State Convention Centre here. The conference, which is part of []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 20: NESFAS and the Laitsohpliah community hosted a gathering of Agroecology Learning Circles (ALCs) on Thursday to celebrate a major award from the FAO World Food Forum in Rome. On October 16, NESFASs ALC model received the 2025 Global Innovation Award on Farmer Field School for Sustainable Agrifood Systems. The []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 20: Meghalaya government on Thursday moved to craft a five-year vision plan for the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) in the state. In this connection, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Methodius Dkhar underscored that safeguarding food security for every resident of Meghalaya continues to be the governments foremost []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 20: East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner, RM Kurbah, on Thursday inaugurated the locality beautification project at Umpling. The project was constructed using funds sanctioned under the Locality Beautification Enhancement Project, which aims to rejuvenate and beautify towns and localities in Meghalaya, enhance tourism experiences in urban areas, and empower community []

From Biplab Kr Dey AMPATI, Nov 20: Continuing the saga of schools that exemplify neglect that has become a norm in the echelons of lower and middle education in Meghalaya, this week, another school from the district of South West Garo Hills hogs the spotlight over its absolutely rotting infrastructure. The school in question is []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 20: The Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) on Thursday announced that it will not file an FIR or approach the Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) over the alleged use of excessive force by magistrates and police personnel during the recent protest at Mawryngkneng. Addressing a press conference, []

From Our Correspondent TURA, Nov 20: The ADIL, Phulbari Western Zone has alleged illegal encroachment by non-tribals into lands belonging to the Forest department of the GHADC at Pedaldoba. Rongsai Market in West Garo Hills. The group has also submitted a complaint in this regard to GHADC Deputy CEM, Nikman Marak. According to the organization, []

From Our Correspondent TURA, Nov 20: The Chief Executive Officer of the Tura Municipal Board, J.R.T. Sangma, MCS, has issued a public advisory informing all residents within Tura Municipality areas of the urgent need for the Mandatory Registration of Pet Dogs and promotion of Responsible Pet Ownership. According to the advisory, a special public awareness []

5th Shillong Literary Festival By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 20: International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq captivated audiences on the opening day of the 5th Shillong Literary Festival on Thursday, engaging in a compelling conversation with Padma Shri Patricia Mukhim. The discussion revolved around her writing journey, feminist activism, and the personal battles that shaped []

Rapper Nicki Minaj took up President Donald Trumps allegations that Christians are persecuted in Nigeria, saying Tuesday at a United Nations event organised by the US that she wants to shine a spotlight on the deadly threat. Trump has said Christianity faces an existential threat in Nigeria and has told the Pentagon to begin preparing []

Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan greets Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the birth centenary celebrations of late spiritual guru Sri Satya Sai Baba, in Puttaparthi. Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday. (PTI)

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday gave its green signal to the release of Farhan Akhtar starrer movie 120 Bahadur on November 21, disposing of a plea challenging its CBFC certification on the ground that it distorts historical facts. The high court passed the order after noting that it is too late to change the []

Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit will soon be seen in an interesting avatar for a new show titled Mrs. Deshpande. On Wednesday, Madhuris first look from the show was unveiled, and its quite captivating. The first glimpse shows Madhuri removing her makeup and jewellery, revealing a raw, unfiltered version of herself in the very next frame. []

MUMBAI, Nov 19: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back sharply on Wednesday, driven by a rally in IT and financial shares and sustained buying by domestic institutional investors amid growing hopes for an India-US trade deal. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 513.45 points, or 0.61 per cent, to settle at 85,186.47. During the day, []

MUMBAI, Nov 19: The rupee gained 12 paise to 88.48/USD, boosted by equity gains and lower crude, but limited by a strong dollar. Sensex rose 513 points, Nifty 143 points, supported by FII inflows of 1,580 crore. Analysts expect moderate gains amid trade deal optimism, tempered by import demand and dollar strength. (PTI)