Tagore anniv
IIM Shillong celebrated the 150th Birth Anniversary of India’s most loved and prolific literary figure Rabindranath Tagore at its Mayurbhanj Palace Complex through a formal gathering. Noted Rabindra Sangeet exponent John Gilbert Soanes performed a number of favourites like Purano Shiye Diner Kotha and Shedin Dujone on the auspicious occasion in the company of his daughter Zareen Nongrum. The function was attended by Faculty members, officers and staffs of the Institute along with family members and special invitees.
Nirmal Academy affiliated to Bangiya Sangeet Parishad collaborated with Little Star School to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Rabin-dranath Tagore on Mon-day. Ex Educational Youth minister R.G. Lyngdoh attended the programme as the chief guest.
Rock Band
Nepali band from Darjeeling, Mantra is set to perform in Shillong on Wednesday at Anjali cinema hall at 4 pm.
Tourist taxi
The Khasi Hills Tourist Taxi Association elected a new executive committee for 2011-2013 with Glen Khongwir as president, Dapborlang Pde as vice-president and Mehan Shaihun Khyriem secretary and executive members. The association decided to use the Polo Parking Lot as a regular stand. The meeting also resolved to work hand in hand with the district authorities.
Achik body
The Delhi A·chik Youth Association (DAYA) has formed a new executive body for 2011 and 2012 in its recent meeting at Meghalaya House in New Delhi. Benny A Sangma was elected president, Ivan Arengh as general secretary and Michael Sangma as adviser among others.
IGNOU
The 23rd convocation of IGNOU for the North East region will be held on May 23 at the IGNOU Regional Centre, Guwahati.
Correction
The feature item, Mom’s tailor style to match children’s steps, ST, May 8 was authored by Radhika Bhirani and not by Rajib Roy as appeared. The error is regretted.