By Amitabha Sarkar With the global higher education gross enrolment ratio having amplified from 19 per cent in 2000 to 37 per cent in 2024, 90 per cent of the countries in the world are still confronting a stark inequality in higher education participation. The access to education in higher studies is disproportionately determined by [] The post Model College to Model Society appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu will be voicing Mufasa in Hindi and Telugu, respectively. Tamil actor Arjun Das will lend his voice to Mufasa in the Tamil version. In addition to the iconic Mufasa, the film features a powerhouse lineup of voices for other key characters in all three languages. The voice cast for [] The post Mufasas voice cast revealed: Voice artists behind Hindi, Tamil, Telugu versions appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Dilip Mukerjea All children must be given the chance to be all that they can be. Our education system is, at best, wounded, a victim of cataclysmic neglect; at worst, it is a cognitive holocaust, wrecking lives and livelihoods, far from future-proofing our children! All children will be more likely to become all they [] The post Addressing the cognitive holocaust in education appeared first on The Shillong Times .

AMPATI: South West Garo Hills ajao Hathisil Garment Manufacturing Unit ba bara sika koani karkanao tarigipa bara kancha aro mamanti gandingrangko mesokna aro palna simna gita Budbar salo, ia karkanani exhibition aro sales program-ko Budbar salo ongatangaha aro ia program-ko South West Garo Hills ajani Deputy Commissioner Hema Nayak, oprake onangaha. Ia exhibition-cum-sales program-ko Shillong-o [] The post Hathisil Garment Manufacturing Unit-ni exhibition-cum-sales-ko ongata appeared first on Th

TURA: Shillong songjinmani dingtang dingtang skul aro college-rango Garo skigiparangna deficit aro sorkarini kamrangko nakatatchina gita Budbar salo, Achik Conscious Holistically Integrated Krima (ACHIK) dabiangaha. Iani bidingo ACHIK dol, adokni Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma-na memorandum-koba onataha. Shillong songjinmara Meghalaya adoko bida budiko onanio mongsonggipa biap ongani gimin banga Achik chatro chatrirangba Shillong-o poraitokpaenga. Meghalaya [] The post Shillong-o Garo skigip

Editor, Through your esteemed publication, I would like to express my views regarding the recently concluded Cherry Blossom Festival in Shillong. While the festival has gained popularity, attracting tourists from far and wide, it is disheartening to see the lack of sufficient cherry blossoms in the city, leaving many visitors disappointed. It is no secret [] The post Need for concrete steps to enhance the Cherry Blossom Festival appeared first on The Shillong Times .

On the 15th day of their hunger strike against what is considered a cavalier attitude of the Union Education Ministry, the NEHU Students Union (NEHUSU) suspended their fast, with the rider that the demand for removal of the Vice Chancellor, PS Shukla would continue. At this point it is important to analyse the conduct and [] The post End of fast; the struggle endures appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA: Election-ni somoirango National Peoples Party (NPP)-ni dilgiparang bangen kurachakanirangko onahaoba daonan Mangsang jolrango maming namroro silroroanirangko nikna mankujaenga ine Garo Students Union (GSU) Mangsang unit parakatenba, dingtang dingtang nanganirangko adokni Chief Minister aro NPP-ni national president Conrad K Sangma-na seachi uiataha. GSU Mangsang unit-ni parakatani gitade, Mogru aro samba jolo donggipa songrango songdongenggipa Garo [] The post Mangsang jolo nanganirangko G

Guwahati, Nov 20: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has asserted that terrorists who kill innocent women and children have no place in a civilised society and the perpetrators of violence in the strife-torn state would soon be held accountable. In a video message on social media, the chief minister condemned the horrific killing of [] The post Terrorists have no place in civil society, asserts Manipur CM appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Baku, Nov 20: Recognising that rapidly reducing emissions from coal is one of the most urgent priorities to get on track for a 1.5C pathway, and the first step towards addressing this challenge is the end of the construction of new coal. Twenty-five countries and the European Union at the United Nations Climate Change Conference [] The post COP29: 25 countries, EU launch call for no new coal in national climate plans appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, Nov 20: Singer Neha Bhasin has released her first-ever rap song Naam Toh Tu Janta Hai on the occasion of her birthday. Bhasin took to her social media handles to share the song and wrote, Naam Toh Tu Janta Hai Video Out Now!. Speaking about the peppy number, Neha shared, I am so [] The post Neha Bhasin showcases her rap skills in her latest new-age hip-hop track appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, Nov 20: Indias strong macroeconomic fundamentals robust GDP growth, controlled inflation, managed twin deficits and record foreign reserves have kept the rupee resilient despite foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, a report showed on Wednesday. Most of the emerging markets have experienced FII outflows during October amid uncertainty around US election, geopolitical tensions [] The post Rupee resilient despite FII outflows, Indias contribution to world market cap grows appear

New Delhi, Nov 20: The annual renewable energy installation capacity is likely to surpass 35 gigawatt over the next two years, primarily supported by a healthy pipeline of more than 100 gigawatt, according to a CareEdge Ratings report released on Wednesday. The accelerated growth in renewable energy (RE) over the last 12 months has been [] The post Annual addition to green energy capacity likely to surpass 35 GW: Report appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, Nov 20: As disposable income and private consumption surge, the average price of homes sold in top seven cities was Rs 1.23 crore in the first six months this fiscal, against Rs 1 crore in the corresponding period of FY24, an increase of 23 per cent (year-on-year), according to a report on Wednesday. There [] The post Average home price in top 7 Indian cities reaches Rs 1.23 crore, 23 pc jump appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Washington, Nov 20: The commander of US Indo-Pacific Command said that the US has not yet seen North Koreas atmospheric reentry capability, a key technology required for the recalcitrant regime to advance its intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) programme. Adm. Samuel Paparo made the remarks during a forum in Washington on Tuesday as Pyongyang has been [] The post US has not yet seen North Koreas atmospheric reentry missile capability: Indo-Pacific Command chief appeared first on The Shillo

Mumbai, Nov 20: The Indian auteur Shoojit Sircar, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming movie I Want To Talk, had directed the first season of the quiz based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati. The director appeared on the latest episode of KBC, hosted by veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan. A clip from the [] The post Big B reveals Shoojit Sircar was the first director of KBC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Nov 19: The ongoing agitation of the North-Eastern Hill University Students Union (NEHUSU) and NEHU unit of Khasi Students Union, which entered the 15th day on Tuesday, is set to continue after a meeting of the students on Tuesday evening to review their ongoing indefinite hunger strike ended inconclusively. They met following a request [] The post NEHU hunger strike to continue as students fail to reach consensus appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Nov 19: Education Minister Rakkam Sangma on Tuesday urged the agitating students of NEHU to call off their indefinite hunger strike, while asserting that Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has already taken up the matter with the Union Minister of Education and the central government has even constituted a committee to look into the [] The post Rakkam urges students to call off hunger strike appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Nov 19: The State BJP on Tuesday ruled out any chance of its coalition partner, NPP, repeating the Manipur instance of severing ties with the BJP, stating that the saffron party is crucial for the current MDA coalition government and without it the government will collapse. I dont think it is going to happen [] The post NPP wont sever ties with us: State BJP appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Nov 19: West Jaintia Hills police on Tuesday arrested one Dahun Dkhar from Latyrke village in East Jaintia Hills for allegedly setting his wife on fire at his residence in Niriang village under Thadlaskein Block. A local court on Tuesday remanded Dkhar to five days in police custody. According to police, the incident occurred [] The post Man held in Jaintia Hills for allegedly setting wife on fire appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Nov 19: Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday suspected a political ploy behind the allegations that a police vehicle escorting him to the Cherry Blossom Festival hit a biker and killed him. He said he cannot rule out the possibility of a political conspiracy as there is a lot of hate and malice being [] The post Paul sniffs political ploy in linking him to bikers death appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 19: Despite having traffic chaos and other urban problems, capitals of the Northeastern states, including Shillong, have comparatively lesser levels of air pollution level this winter, official data showed. The latest data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reveals a stark contrast in the air quality among cities with the worst [] The post NE capitals least polluted, shows central data appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Nov 19: The High Court of Meghalaya on Tuesday directed the state government to prohibit the deposition of construction materials in the Myntdu river in Jaintia Hills to ensure that the flow of its water is not choked. After hearing a writ petition, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji and Justice [] The post Ensure Myntdu water flow not choked: High Court to govt appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Nov 19: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) on Tuesday urged the District Council Affairs (DCA) department to ensure that the funds allocated by the Union Ministry of Finance directly benefit the genuine rural local bodies, namely the Dorbar Hima/Elaka, Dorbar Raid, and Dorbar Shnong, instead of depositing the funds with the Autonomous District [] The post HITO bats for direct channel of central funding for Dorbars appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Nov 19: Education Minister Rakkam Sangma has urged various categories of teachers to give the state government time to address their concerns. He acknowledged that resolving such issues requires following due processes, which inevitably take time. The government is doing its best to find solutions to the issues faced by all categories of teachers, [] The post Govt seeks time from teachers to address concerns appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Gym closed Operations of the gymnasium run by Zenith Jubelieth Club, Laban, Shillong, will be discontinued with effect from December 20 until further notice to take up major repair work on the clubs premises. No new admission requests will be entertained, and members need not pay charges for the month of December, a statement issued [] The post News Capsule appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The world No. 2 India are heading into the five-Test BGT series, following their whitewash at home Perth, Nov 19: Marnus Labuschagne believes Indias confidence has been dented by their shock recent series defeat to New Zealand, as the visitors contend with replacing up to three first-choice players for the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test. India [] The post Oz remain wary of visitors appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 18: Thirteen talented karatekas from the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association (AMKA), led by coach Donboklang Lyngdoh, will represent the state at the prestigious 1st Federation Cup Premier League & Youth League Karate Championship 2024. The event is set to take place at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, from November [] The post 13 karatekas to represent Mlaya at karate cship in Delhi appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 19: Koswell Syiemlieh from Sohra Rim and a duo of archers from Laitkyrhong A emerged victorious in the singles and group categories, respectively, at the Rongbiria Seng Kut Snem 2024 traditional archery competition held on Sunday at Polo Ground, Shillong. Organized by the Rongbiria Committee and Lum Jingthang Committee under [] The post Archers shine at Rongbiria Seng Kut Snem archery competition appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Dingtang dingtang gadango skie onenggipa teacher-rang, jemangan uamangni nangnikanirangko chusokatchina gita Sorkari dabiengachim, uamangni nengnikanirangko chusokatna gita Adok Sorkarini somoirangko onkuchina gita Education Minister, Rakkam Sangma teacher-rangko aganaha. Je dolniba ongchong jedakgipa dabianirangko chusokatna gita kamrangko kaanio niamrangko jarikna nangani gimin somoirangko nanga ine aganan baksa dingtang dingtang gadangni skigiparangni dabianirangko chusokatna gita s

SHILLONG: Mikkang bilsio ongatna sienggipa KHADC aro JHADC election-na State Election Commission (SEC)-sa bonkame candidate-rangko tik kana bil donga ine Mongolbar salo, Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP) talataniko onangaha. VPP-ni kuwattimgipa Batskhem Myrboh-ni parakatani gitade, candidate-rangko MLA-rang recommend kana nanga ine VPP-ni dongimin niamrang dongja aro VPP-ni niamo gitade, party-ni state election commission-na candidate-rangko [] The post District Council election-na candidate-rang

SHILLONG: Mongolbar salo, adok sorkarini Chief Secretary DP Wahlang, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU)-o okumu chake jingjengatenggipa chatro chatrirangko grongenba, uamangni okumu chake jingjengataniko dontongchina molmolangaha. NEHU-ni chatro chatrirangko grongeanio Chief Secretary baksana adokni Director General of Police (DGP) Idashisha Nongrang aro East Khasi Hills ajani Deputy Commissioner RM Kurbah-ba dongpaaha. NEHU-ni Vice Chancellor Prof [] The post NEHU-o chatro chatrirangni jingje

SHILLONG: North Eastern Hill University (NEHU)-ni Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Prabha Shankar Shukla-ko kam watchina dabie chatro chatrirang okumu chake jingjengataniko dontongkujaengani gimin NEHU-ni Post Graduate (PG) aro Professional course porikkarangko somoi gita ongatna manjanaba gnang. NEHU-ni VC Prof Shukla-ko kam ragalchina dabianiko chusokatkujaengani gimin NEHU Students Union (NEHUSU) aro KSU NEHU Unit, okumu chake [] The post NEHU-ni PG porikkarangko somoi gita ongatna manjanaba gnang a

Editor, I, write to express my deepest condemnation regarding the tragic death of our beloved colleague and friend, Huddersfield Rymbui, on November 15, 2024. His untimely passing is not just a personal loss for us, but a tragedy that has shaken the entire community. It is with great sorrow and frustration that we point out [] The post Condemnation of the reckless police escort & call for justice for Huddersfield Rymbui appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The battle of all battles in the recent round of assembly polls in various states is waged in Maharashtra, where the Mahayuti alliance led by the BJP is pitted against the Maha Vikas Aghadi consisting of the Congress-NCP(Pawar)-Shiv Sena(Uddhav) parties. With polling taking place today in all the 288 constituencies, both sides are hopeful of [] The post Exit results today appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Bhogtoram Mawroh A common slur against matrilineal customs is that they somehow cause broken families and the high prevalence of single parenthood in Meghalaya. This claim comes from a certain study titled Exploratory Study on the Socio-Economic Status and Problems of Single Mothers in Meghalaya conducted by the Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW). [] The post Broken families: Unveiling the role of patrilineal and matrilineal systems appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Robert Clements Of Eyes and Necks..! Eyes and necks, you ask, what are you talking about Bob? Have you become a medical doctor today? Ah well, let me explain: Some of the richest people in the world are those who saw opportunity while others had not noticed anything. The others had eyes but couldnt [] The post Bobs Banter appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, Nov 19: Cachar Police have stepped up vigil along the volatile Assam-Manipur border with vulnerable entry points temporarily sealed amidst the unrest and tension in Manipur. The move comes in the wake of the deaths of at least 10 suspected Kuki militants in a CRPF operation recently, followedby the recovery of six bodies, including [] The post Cachar police step up vigil along Assam-Manipur border appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, Nov 19: A tusker from a herd of around 50 elephants was radio collared in Baksa district of Assam on November 18 mid-day as part of an ambitious initiative led by Assam Forest Department, and Baksa Forest Division, under Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) of Assam with active support from District Administration and police, Baksa. [] The post Elephant radio collared in Baksa district of Assam appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Nov 19: Chief Secretary, Donald P Wahlang on Tuesday appealed to the agitating NEHU students to suspend their indefinite hunger strike. I have come here with the specific objective to request the students to suspend their agitation pending the completion of the inquiry, Wahlang who visited the agitating students at NEHU campus along with [] The post Meghalaya chief secy appeals to NEHU students to suspend fast appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Nov 12: The Voice of People Party (VPP) on Tuesday clarified that the State Election Committee (SEC) is the final authority as per the constitution of the party to decide on the allotment of the party ticket for the upcoming elections to the KHADC and JHADC. VPP spokesperson, Batskhem Myrboh said that there is [] The post SEC final authority to decide on party tickets for KHADC polls :VPP appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 19: Swiss tennis great Roger Federer wrote an emotional letter for his close friend Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard tennis ace is set to bid adieu to the sport. Nadal, known for his dominance on the clay courts of Roland Garros, is set to retire after the Davis Cup drawing curtains to [] The post Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more: Federers emotional letter for retiring Nadal appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 19: The installed renewable energy capacity (including large hydro) in India is projected to reach 250 GW by March 2026, from the level of 201 GW (as of September this year), according to a report on Tuesday. The capacity addition will be driven by the large project pipeline of over 80 GW, [] The post Indias installed renewable energy capacity to reach 250 GW by March 2026 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, Nov 19: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that Jharkhand has become a second home for him and hoped that the state will write a new chapter on November 23 when the results of the Assembly polls will be announced. Taking to social media platform X, CM Sarma wrote, Over the [] The post Jharkhand has become second home for me: Himanta Biswa Sarma appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 19: Mall operators are projected to clock a healthy revenue growth of 10-12 per cent during the current financial year (FY25), building on last fiscal years 15 per cent spurt, according to a Crisil report released on Tuesday. The growth will ride on contractual rental escalations, improvement in overall occupancy due to [] The post Mall operators in India to clock 12 pc revenue growth in 2024-25: Crisil appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several other BJP leaders, paid homage to Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi on her birth anniversary on Tuesday, lauding her bravery and pivotal role in Indias struggle for independence. Sharing his tributes on X, Prime Minister Modi wrote, Tributes to the fearless Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, [] The post PM Modi, HM Shah, others pay heartfelt tributes to Rani Lakshmibai appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Chandigarh, Nov 19: Punjab Polices Cybercrime Division has busted an inter-state gang involved in digital arrest cyber fraud with the arrest of two Assam-based men for their involvement in the fraud, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Monday. Those arrested have been identified as Nazrul Ali and Midul Ali, both residents [] The post Punjab Police busts digital arrest cyber fraud gang based in Assam appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Baku, Nov 18: India on Monday sought access to enhanced financial resources, technology transfer and technical cooperation, and capacity-building support, besides the availability of market-based mechanisms. Speaking at the high-level ministerial roundtable on pre-2030 ambition at the 29th session of the climate change conference of parties (COP29) being held from November 11-22 in Azerbaijans capital [] The post COP29: India bats for enhanced climate finance, technology transfer appeared first

New Delhi, Nov 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gifted Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu a Silofar Panchamrit Kalash. The conventional craftwork in the form of a metal pot represents the traditional craftsmanship of Maharashtras Kolhapur, said officials. The Silofar Panchamrit Kalash is made from high-quality silver, and shaped with skill and precision. It [] The post PM Modi gifts Kolhapur-made panchamrit kalash to Nigerian President appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 18: As Indias electronics industry witnesses unprecedented growth, it is set to create 12 million (1.2 crore) jobs at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25-30 per cent, according to a report on Monday. The projections indicate the creation of 12 million jobs, encompassing 3 million direct and 9 million indirect [] The post Indias electronics sector set to create 12 million jobs amid skill hunting: Report appeared first on The Shillong Times .