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Shenzhen, Aug 31: Lakshya Sen will look to bounce back from the disappointment of his early exit at the World Championships but a tough opener awaits him when he spearheads the Indian challenge at the USD 1,250,000 China Masters Super 750, beginning here on Tuesday. Sen, who became the first Indian male shuttler to reach []

Manchester United 5 2 Ipswich Town MANCHESTER, Aug 31: Bruno Fernandes produced a captains performance as Manchester United recovered from an early setback to beat Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford and register their first Premier League victory of the season. Ipswich made the brighter start and took the lead through Leif Davis, who []

Bangkok, Aug 31: Shares were mixed in Europe and Asia and US futures declined Monday on expectations that the US Federal Reserve may raise interest rates soon. In early European trading, Germanys DAX lost 0.9 per cent to 26,339.04, while the CAC 40 in Paris edged 0.1 per cent lower, to 8,390.43. Markets in Britain []

WILLIAMNAGAR: Meghalaya aro Assam adoko namgija kamko kagipa dolrangni kosako ningtue amsandianirangko dakengani gisepon mijal Robibar pring walo Meghalaya Police baksa gogrikao denggu dakgipa sakbri manderang goa mane siaha. Ia asel East Garo Hills ajani Songsak Police Station-ni ningo gaakgipa Songsak-Mendipathar ramao mijal Robibar pring 4:00 AM bajimango ongaha. Ia gogrikaniara Songsak-ona maikoba dakna miksonge []

SHILLONG: New Delhi-o United Democratic Party (UDP) legislator-rang aro BJP-ni chugipa gadangni dilgipani gisepo gnigipa changna chanchirimana sienggipao Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)-ko manchape gipin gipin mamlarangni bidingo uamangni skango agangrikanirango janapgiparangko janaptaina miksongnaba donga ine UDP general secretary TitosstarwellChyne aganaha. BJP baksa nangrimna ba bakrimna UDP legislator-rangni maming jaku deaniko ua masija, indakgipa party []

TURA: Cancer sabisiko senggnang masina mana gita aro manderangna uamangni been bimang ansengbaljoke donganina sana bananiko rachina didianiko onani bak gita Tura Civil Hospital batanggimin August 24 tariko Cancer Screening Camp-ko ongatanga. Ia Camp-o gimik sak 28 manderang Surgery, Gynaecolgy, Medicine, ENT, Dental aro Oncology department-rangni Doctor-rangchi antangtangko cancer sabisi dongama dongja porikka rae niangtokaha. []

London, Aug 30: Former England captain Nasser Hussain criticised the decision to abandon play early on the third day of the second Test against Pakistan at Lords, calling it a joke after the weather improved considerably. Play was called off at 6.30pm BST despite the rain having stopped and the sky brightening, with around an []

Bengaluru, Aug 30: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi created history on Sunday by becoming the youngest player to captain a first-class side after taking charge of East Zone during their Duleep Trophy semi-final against Central Zone. The 15-year-old stepped in after regular skipper Ishan Kishan suffered a finger injury while keeping and left the field. Sooryavanshi, who was []

With Sinner out, Alcaraz just back and Sabalenka struggling, US Open feels truly open New York, Aug 30: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner made last years US Open feel like two weeks of killing time until the inevitable. They had separated themselves from everyone else in mens tennis while meeting in the French Open and []

New York, Aug 30: Novak Djokovic never likes to get eliminated early in a tournament. In this case, he is looking on the bright side. The 39-year-old who holds the record with 24 Grand Slam titles goes into the US Open fresh off losing his first match at the Cincinnati Open earlier this month. That []

Johannesburg, Aug 30: Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of South Africas three-match ODI series against Australia starting next month and is in a race against time to be fit for the three-Test series against the same opposition, which starts on October 9. Rabada suffered a hamstring injury ten days ago, and has just under []

Karachi, Aug 30: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has advised its players involved in the Test series against England not to comment on the issue of Imran Khans imprisonment. This was after British media attempted to bait some of them into making comments on World Cup-winning skipper Imrans imprisonment back in the country. The issue []

Amid comparisons between Bollywood star Salman Khans Monster, directed by Vamsi Paidipally, and Shiva Rajkumars Original Monster helmed by R. Chandru, the Kannada heartthrob made it clear that there is no Shiva vs Salman equation to explore. Speaking during the title launch of Original Monster, Shiva Rajkumar revealed that both the projects have extremely different []

Comedian Samay Raina has once again found himself in the middle of a controversy following banter with fellow comedian Sharon Verma on Season 2 of Indias Got Latent. In the recent episode, Sharon Verma, a former contestant from the shows first season, joined as a panellist with Samay alongside Orry, Archana Puran Singh, and Nishant []

By H.H. Mohrmen Recently, she came under the media spotlight, or rather, social media scrutiny, for no reason at all. She was rather unceremoniously and undeservedly attacked by both the legacy media and social media. This article is not an attempt to defend her because, deep in our hearts, we know that she does not []

By Kyrsoibor Pyrtuh The Autumn session of 2026 of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will be remembered for its resolution to oppose Uranium Mining in Meghalaya. The immediate effect of this resolution would be a reduction of protests by student organizations, especially the Khasi Students Union and other Civil Society groups, whose demand for a permanent []

Reports that nine MLAs of the UDP will soon be joining the BJP has created quite a flutter in Meghalaya. For roughly about 8 years, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma of the NPP was able to execute development schemes without worrying about his chair an ailment that had afflicted Meghalaya since its inception and one []

New Delhi, Aug 30: A Parliamentary panel has suggested establishing dedicated benches or verticals for insolvency cases at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to expedite disposal of such matters as well as ensure that the tribunal gives equal attention for cases under the companies law. Apart from the principal bench and the New Delhi []

New Delhi, Aug 30: Sugar prices remained above Rs 60 per kg in most retail markets across the country on Sunday, despite several steps taken by the government to check the price rise, according to official data. The Consumer Affairs Ministry data showed that the all-India average retail price of sugar was Rs 64.24 per []

SHILLONG, Aug 30: Amidst report of nine UDP MLAs planning to shift allegiance to the BJP, the states largest regional party continues to put up a brave face, asserting that a majority of its MLAs remain with the organisation and alleged that someone inside or outside the party was trying to create confusion []

SHILLONG, Aug 30: For the family of Pankaj Naug, the wait for news has become an agonising test of hope. The Shillong-born British citizen remains untraced after the devastating floods near the Nepal-Tibet border while he was on his long-awaited Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. Pankaj, fondly known as Raja in the family, was born in Shillong []

SONGSAK, Aug 30: Four suspected members of an inter-State criminal gang were killed in an early-morning encounter with Meghalaya Police near Songsak police station on the SongsakMendipathar road on Sunday. East Garo Hills SP Swapnil Pawar said teams from the district police and the ATF laid a naka after credible inputs that a gang was []

SHILLONG, Aug 30: Voice of the People Party (VPP) chief Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit has questioned the effectiveness of the state Assemblys unanimous resolution against uranium mining, pointing to the fate of an earlier resolution on the Inner Line Permit (ILP) to stress that resolutions mean little without concrete follow-up action. A government with a brute []

A study of the shola sky islands in the southern Western Ghats finds that land-use changes are reshaping bird movements, with both forest and grassland species avoiding human-dominated areas. Forest specialists were less affected in woodlands invaded by woody plants, while the Nilgiri pipit, the studys only grassland specialist, faced the greatest movement constraints from []

Christina K Sangma In a small town beneath the roots of an old willow tree lived a young mouse named Rosy. Rosy had just passed out from the little school near the meadow. She had spent years learning, dreaming, and imagining the wonderful life that would begin after graduation. In her mind, her future []

Priyan R Naik As you grow older, people around you start quietly deciding what you should and should not do. Climbing ladders? Too risky. Travelling alone? Unnecessary. Riding a bicycle? Out of question. My son belonged to this school of thought and even campaigned relentlessly against my cycling, convinced it was too dangerous for todays []

Arik Banik, Class V, Kartikpur Deganga Adarsha Vidyapith Haosangchung Khaute, Class V, Risa Hr Sec.School (winner) Jasmine Nabika Lyngdoh, Class V, Loreto Convent Jeet Chettri, Class VI, Ruprekha Parishad Secondary School Rachit Paul, Class VI, Laban Bengali Boys Higher Secondary School

SHILLONG: Sukrobar salo Opposition dilgipa Mukul M. Sangma aganangaha, 2028 Assembly election ongna amenggipa uni dakgrikani rakgipa onganggen, sorkariko seat gri ongatna jotton kagijasa ine aganangaha. Political-ni mamlako ua nichengenga aro uni mikkangchina jaku deangna chanchiangna skang jadil japangoniko rachimongenga ine Sangma kobor ratimgiparangna aganangaha. Anga mingsako dakna nangtelaniko raangna sikenga, sorkariko gaakna ongja aro []

SHILLONG: Meghalaya-o caesarean section deliveries ba bisa anpakani somoio operation ba surgery kae bisa manani obostarang batrikrikengani gimin Opposition dilgipa Dr Mukul Sangma-ni jajrenganiko parakani jaman, sorkari ia mamlako ningtue amsandina rachakaha. Autumn Session-ni bonkamgipa salni Question Hour-o Mukul Sangma indine aganaha, institutional ba hospital-rango bisa anpakchakna didianiko onenga indiba apsan somoion ano donggipa magiparang []

It isnt an Amar Chitra Katha, but truly a fairy tale for grown-ups not just in the visual spectacle it promises, but in the layered and complex human emotions that drive its story. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups doesnt fit neatly into one genre. At its heart, it is a Action drama, but []

In the latest update in Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khans stabbing incident, accused Mohammad Shariful Islam approached a Mumbai court on Friday to plead guilty in the matter. The Bangladeshi National, who was arrested two days after the unfortunate incident, is currently in judicial custody. The lawyer of the accused, Vipul Dushing, told IANS that []

Singer Vishal Mishra has announced plans to perform two special concerts in support of people affected by floods in Nepal and Assam. Sharing his concerns about the devastating flood conditions, Mishra said his heart is heavy. In a social media post, the singer said that he has decided to organise a concert in Nepal and []

Yog Guru Baba Ramdev and actor-politician Kangana Ranaut have put their recent public feud to rest on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Friday, following a disagreement over Kanganas remarks about the Gen Z generation. On the occassion of Raksha Bandhan, while talking to the media, Ramdev expressed his wish to end the feud with []

Supplement shelves can give the impression that almost everyone needs something. Yet for generally healthy adults, a review of 84 studies found that routine vitamin and mineral supplements offered little or no protection against cardiovascular disease, cancer or early death. Taking a supplement without a clear reason may also cause harm. High doses of some []

In India, 61 per cent of children, or 145 million, are exposed to at least one additional month of heat stress due to climate change every year, new global research has estimated. Findings published in the journal Science Advances show that climate change has doubled the number of children aged up to nine exposed to []

A flash flood can transform a river within minutes. This is what communities near the Nepal-Tibet border witnessed on Wednesday, August 26. A massive flash flood ripped through villages along the Bhote KoshiTrishuli river system carrying mud, debris and fast-flowing water. It has claimed the lives of at least 469 people and left hundreds more []

An ailing European who arrived in Delhi from Shimla was among the first cases recorded as influenza began spreading in the city in 1918. Within months, the disease had claimed 7,044 lives in Delhi city, according to archival records. Two years later, in September 1920, the British India administration formally declared ordinary influenza an infectious []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: The need to strengthen food safety enforcement and laboratory testing has prompted the Meghalaya government to seek an additional Rs 2.37 crore, Health and Family Welfare Minister Wailadmiki Shylla informed the Assembly on Friday. The supplementary demand of Rs 2.37 crore comprises Rs 1.98 crore under salaries for the []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: The state government informed the Assembly that the Food Safety Department conducted 3,756 inspections across Meghalaya over the last three financial years, during which 116 food samples were found to be either substandard or unsafe. According to a written reply, the department has steadily increased its activity, conducting 788 []

Skanggipa MBBS batch-na somoiko tik kana mankujaenga SHILLONG: Tura Medical College-ko rikani kamrang 83 percent matchotahaoba, kam kagiparangko aro skigiparangko bangen nangkuengani gimin ia medical college-ni skanggipa MBBS batch-ko abachengna tarikko tik kana mankujaenga ine Bristibar salo, adokni Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla parakataha. Assembly-o Gambegre-ni NPP MLA Dr Mehtab Chandee A Sangma-ni Tura Medical College-ko []

Tarouba, Aug 27: West Indies great Kieron Pollard has reclaimed the world record for most runs in T20 cricket after surpassing Englands Jos Buttler during the Caribbean Premier League on Thursday. Pollard reached the milestone with a blistering 65 off just 26 balls for Trinbago Knight Riders against Saint Lucia Kings at the Brian Lara []

London, Aug 27: The Premier League returns this weekend with two intriguing fixtures as Crystal Palace welcome Manchester City to Selhurst Park on Saturday, while Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday, with all four sides looking to make an early statement under new managers. Palace face stern City test Crystal Palace will be []

Colombo, Aug 7: India captain Shubman Gill sat out the opening day of the three-day practice match against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) XI on Friday after sustaining an injury to his right ring finger during a training session, although early indications suggest he is likely to recover in time for the first Test against Sri []

PORT OF SPAIN, Aug 3: Justin Greaves made a gritty half century in an unbroken partnership of 66 with Roston Chase to guide West Indies to 239-5 at stumps on the opening day of the second and final cricket test against Pakistan. Greaves was 64 not out and Chase on 36 when bad light stopped []

New Delhi, Aug 2: Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri said that Jamshedpur FCs decision to shut down operations and withdraw from the Indian Super League (ISL) is a punch to the gut, and appealed to the owners to pick heart over head and reconsider the move. The Tata Group-owned club announced on Friday that it []

SHILLONG, Aug 2: Nine Child and Adolescent Digital Libraries established in the Khatar Shnong-Laitkroh C&RD Block are ready for use but remain unopened pending the release of final funds and the supply of books from the Education department. Speaking to The Shillong Times, Sohra MLA Gavin Miquel Mylliem stated that while the infrastructure for all []

Cairo, July 27: Mediators have achieved progress in efforts to get the United States and Iran back to negotiations and avert an all-out war in the Middle East, two regional officials said Monday, with a pause in attacks coming after a period of rapidly escalating tensions. The comments came after neither US nor Iran reported []