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Setting the Stage
Meghalaya’s first woman to graduate from the National School of Drama in New Delhi has been working towards creating a theatre scene that is both contemporary and rooted in what once was. Sunday Shillong spoke to Lapdiang Syiem about…
When the Monk visited Shillong
At the turn of the 20th century, Swami Vivekananda, regarded in history to be the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa, and founder of the Ramakrishna Mission movement, decided to go on a pilgrimage in East Bengal (now Bangladesh) and…
Making Musical Waves
Singer-songwriter Ambarish Nag from Tura has been making waves in the world of music with his new single ‘City Lights’ in collaboration with musicians in Los Angeles and London. Currently based out of Mumbai, he has studied music in LA from…
Welcoming 2021
Sunday Shillong wishes everyone a Happy New Year. As we hope for a better 2021, we bring you New Year messages from some prominent figures in our city.
We asked each one of them the following questions:
How has 2020, a year of new…
Educators’ E-mate
For entrepreneurs, the pandemic-hit 2020 was ideal for turning their dream into reality. It was a year of innovation in the world of technology with new apps impacting lives. One such app is TuitionBud that aims to make digital education…
Making Meghalaya Proud
Meet Shillong girl and model, Gargee Nandy, who has recently won the Talentica Miss India Global, 2020 held on December 23 in Goa. She has made North East India proud by becoming the first woman from Meghalaya to win this competition, and…
Homestays, Boatmen and Tourism in the Times of Corona
Meghalaya is one of the most popular tourist destinations in our country. Every year, people come here from all over the world. To say that tourism has been hit hard this year would be an understatement. More so, since a large chunk of…
Finding Christ in Music: A Conversation with Neil Nongkynrih
Shillong Chamber Choir has released their Christmas album Come Home Christmas. The choir’s founder, mentor and conductor, Neil Nongkynrih opened up about his life, music and the new album. What remained long after the conversation with…
Soso Tham – Poet for our troubled times
Look East, look West look South look North
A land beloved of the gods
(Ka Persyntiew, The Flower Garden)
When I first read these words, I realised with a shock that for the first time in my life I was given permission to be proud…