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Chai, Toast, and Shillong’s unwritten playlist

Shillong hums to its own beat, where English tunes float through the air like a secret anthem. When Chai Met Toast vibed with the crowd, the city's love for music, food, and life’s simple pleasures was impossible to miss. It’s the kind of place where even the chill feels warm.

Prateek Kuhad: A night of 'Silhouettes' in Guwahati

Prateek Kuhad's soulful performance in Guwahati enthralled a large audience. The concert was part of his 'Silhouettes' tour, featuring hits from his EP, albums.

Laksh Maheshwari's storytelling casts a spell at Shillong's inaugural Spoken Fest

Laksh Maheshwari captivated the audience at Shillong's first Spoken Fest with his enchanting storytelling. The event celebrated the power of words, featuring various artists and fostering a community of storytellers and listeners.

Festival within festival: Japan arena at Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival

Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival dazzles with Japan arena. The event celebrated cultural ties with Japanese arts and technology.

Transforming the E-commerce shopping experience with Prathap Muniraju’s AI solution

Prathap Muniraju is at the forefront of transforming e-commerce through AI and ML, focusing on personalised shopping experiences. His innovative approach at Meta is redefining consumer engagement and business strategies.

An Entrepreneur’s Journey in Australia: How Nitesh Jha's ‘Perth Home Brokers’ Paved The Way to Success

Nitesh Jha turned his challenges as a first-time homebuyer into 'Perth Home Brokers', a successful real estate venture. His innovative approach focuses on transparency and customer-first solutions.

Walking down the memory lanes of Bankura’s Cinema Road

Bankura's Cinema Road, rich in cultural heritage, was once a bustling centre for films and social gatherings. Efforts are being made to preserve its historic significance.

"I Want A Boy" confronts societal norms: The preference for sons over daughters

Dr. Aruna Kalra's "I Want A Boy" delves into India's preference for male children. The book reveals the struggles women face due to this deep-rooted bias.

Glancing Kameng by a quaint village: Why Tippi deserves a tourism upgrade

Tippi, a quaint village in Arunachal Pradesh, holds immense tourism potential with its scenic beauty and cultural attractions. Despite its charm, it remains underexplored, awaiting recognition from the tourism sector.

Indian-American author warns of brain-related risks from weight loss drugs

An Indian-American author highlights potential brain risks from weight loss drugs, urging caution. Experts call for more studies to evaluate long-term effects on brain health.

Yuval Noah Harari Exposes Power and AI Nexus

Yuval Noah Harari's 'Nexus' delves into AI's transformative impact on society and politics. He warns of AI's potential to manipulate and control humanity.

"Stress to Zest": To binge read or stress read? You decide

In Stress to Zest, Aritra Sarkar masterfully transforms life's chaos into captivating tales, reminding us that humor and resilience can light the way through our toughest moments. With every unexpected twist, readers discover that embracing life's drama can lead to joy and renewal.

Instagram to remove popular beauty filters in January 2025

Meta has announced that it will discontinue its Meta Spark platform, which supports third-party augmented reality (AR) tools and content, effective January 14, 2025. This move will significantly impact Instagram users and AR creators who rely on these filters.

Guwahati nutritionist voices healthy eating reverses "permanent" health disorders

Study reveals widespread micronutrient deficiencies across all age groups in India

A study in The Lancet Global Health journal has found significant micronutrient deficiencies among various age groups in India. Women and young adults are particularly affected, highlighting a need for dietary interventions.

From Guwahati to global fame: BABA’s sonic journey

Abhiruk Patowary, known as BABA, has transformed from a young boy in Guwahati to a global music star. His journey began with a piano key at age 8 and now reaches cities across India.

A call to the youth to rise above challenges: Joshua all set to release his new single

The talented and soulful musician Joshua is all set to release his latest single on Friday, August 16th, 2024. This highly anticipated track, which continues to showcase Joshua's unique blend of musical artistry, is not just another addition to his growing discography but a powerful message aimed at today’s youth.

Hereilo: Navigating challenges and cultural richness of Assam’s remote border village

Culturally, the Zeme Naga people of Hereilo celebrate their unique seasonal festivals with vibrant displays of color and music, underscoring the village’s rich heritage. The dominant religion is Heraka, a socio-religious tradition practiced by the Zeliangrong Naga community, with the Hega Ngi festival marking a significant post-harvest celebration.

NECTAR and AIC-IPR Plasmatech host awareness programme on Plasma Technologies for Entrepreneurship at Cotton University

North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) recently conducted a one-day  awareness programme for students and startups on “Plasma Technologies for Entrepreneurship” in collaboration with AIC – IPR Plasmatech Innovation Foundation, IPR, Gandhinagar (An Atal Incubation Centre of Institute for Plasma Research, DAE, supported by AIM-NITI Aayogat Sudmerson Hall, Cotton University, Guwahati. A total of 60 participants including Students, Faculties and Entrepreneurs had participated in the awareness programme.

How to balance adventure and safety in Indian travel content creation

"Likes for your life?" Travel influencers reveal the high-stakes world behind those perfect shots. From career shifts to near-death experiences, they're rewriting the rules in the world's most picturesque - and perilous - destinations.

Assam's pioneer in organic tea farming: The inspiring journey of Tenzing Bodosa

Tenzing Bodosa, hailing from Kachibari village in Assam’s Udalguri district, is renowned as the state’s first organic tea farmer. His pioneering efforts have spearheaded a revolution in organic tea farming across North-East India. With deep agricultural roots, Bodosa manages two farms spanning approximately 250 bighas in the Bodoland Territorial Region, both recognized globally as the first elephant-friendly farms.