Sat. Nov 23rd, 2024
Shillong Teer: The 'traditional archery gambling' that dodges GST target

At an iconic spot of 4th Furlong in the hilly town of Shillong, two to three dozen archers gather daily to shoot ‘teers’ or arrows. The number of arrows that hit the target decides the day’s results for Shillong Teer, a traditional archery gambling where high-stake wagers worth crores of rupees are made daily.Until arrows are shot at 3.30 pm everyday, six days a week, both locals and a smattering of tourists throng the Teer counters that have

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