Talk · Shillong
Fri 13 Nov – Sat 14 Nov. North-Eastern Hill University, Umshing Mawkynroh. ₹1,500 (Indian listener; students ₹1,500, research scholars ₹2,500, participants ₹4,000 to ₹4,500). In English.
The ninth ICSTS conference is organised jointly by VMS Research Foundation, Nagpur, and North-Eastern Hill University. Its theme is Indian knowledge systems in relation to present-day society, with sub-themes that include philosophy and logic, scientific traditions, health and well-being, ecology and agriculture, language and literature, education, crafts and indigenous innovation, the arts, tribal and marginalised knowledge traditions, and libraries and digital archives. Researchers present papers and posters, and there are awards for the best papers and posters and for young scientists.
People who only wish to listen register as listeners. Registration is through a Google form and closes on 1 November 2026.
Last updated Sunday 18 October 2026.
Mon 26 Oct · 10:30 amWorkshop
State Convention Centre, Carmels Back Road
A pre-festival workshop of the Shillong Literary Festival in which Kanishka Gupta speaks on career prospects in the book industry. It runs from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the State Convention Centre, with registration on the festival's website.
Mon 26 Oct · 3 pmWorkshop
State Convention Centre
A pre-festival workshop of the Shillong Literary Festival on creative writing, led by Mitra Phukan and Lalnunsanga Ralte. Registration is on the festival's website, where the workshop has its own sign-up.
Wed 11 Nov · 10:30 amWorkshop
State Convention Centre, Camels Back Road
A one-day photography workshop with Menty Jamir, Indrajit Khambe and Bipin Aspatwara, featuring conversations, practice, and portfolio reviews, organised by Shillong Literary Festival.
Thu 12 Nov – Sat 14 NovFestival
Ward’s Lake, Police Bazar
Shillong's yearly literary festival at Ward's Lake: three days of conversations and readings with writers from Meghalaya, the rest of India and abroad, with live performances and food stalls run by local entrepreneurs.
Fri 20 NovMusic
Madan Kurkalang Sports Complex, Bhoirymbong
Boys Like Girls perform live at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Shillong, presented by Meghalaya Tourism.
Fri 20 Nov · 3 pmFestival
Madan Kurkalang Sports Complex, Bhoirymbong
Two days of music, food, art and local culture in Shillong's cherry blossom season, with Khalid, Swae Lee and Boys Like Girls among the international acts announced so far.
Sun 22 NovCommunity
Upper Shillong, Upper Shillong
A road race through Upper Shillong organised with the Assam Rifles: a 21.1 km half marathon, a 10 km run and a 5 km run. The organisers expect over 4,000 runners.
Sun 22 NovEvent
HQ DGAR
Join the Assam Rifles Half Marathon 6.0, an exciting running event hosted at HQ DGAR, Meghalaya.
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