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Rooted in Love: How Supermoms Are Growing More Than Just Families TINA KHATRI Indore From muddy fields to lecture halls, packed suitcases to hospital wards, these women are redefining what it means to be a mother. They are not only nurturing families—they are building futures, healing communities, and showing us the quiet, powerful depth of maternal love. This Mother’s Day, we celebrate these supermoms—not for doing it all, but for doing what matters most: showing up, every single day, with a heart full of hope. This Mother’s Day, we turn the spotlight on women whose stories often go untold—mothers who have quietly taken on extraordinary challenges​ and transformed them into acts of strength, service, and selfless love. Across homes, villages, and cities of Madhya Pradesh, these women are more than caregivers—they are educators, entrepreneurs, nurturers of the land, and keepers of hope. Through illness, sacrifice, long-distance parenting, and generational responsibilities, they continu...

STATE MERIT HOLDERS SHINE: DREAMS, DETERMINATION, AND THE POWER OF BELIEF Girls outperforme​d boys, securing a pass rate of 78.16%, compared to 70.80% for boys in Higher Secondary Examination results for the Indore District. A total of 33,548 students were registered, of which 33,468 students appeared for the examination. Of those, 33,361 results were declared, with an overall pass percentage of 74.30%. Notably, girls outperformed boys, securing a pass rate of 78.16%, compared to 70.80% for boys. This trend was consistent across all streams and performance brackets. In terms of stream-wise performance, Humanities had the lowest pass percentage, with 68.69% of students passing. Girls achieved a higher pass rate (72.03%) compared to boys (62.69%). While the Science stream had the highest pass rate at 78.27%, with a substantial gender gap — girls (79.68%) outperformed boys (77.04%). The Commerce stream showed a notable disparity as well, with 78.38% of girls passing, compared to 65.84% o...

Indore District's 2025 High School Results Girls Lead with Exceptional Performance; Boys Face Growing Disparities The 2025 High School Examination results for Indore District show a strong overall performance, with a pass rate of 77.83%. Girls significantly outperformed boys, with an impressive pass percentage of 81.87%, compared to 73.85% for boys. This gender gap was particularly pronounced in the OBC (83.68%) and General categories (86.15%), where girls achieved the highest results. Boys, especially from SC and ST categories, had higher failure rates, accounting for nearly 59% of all failures. The first division was dominated by girls, with 58% of all first division results attributed to them. These results highlight the growing academic success of girls across all caste categories, but also point to a need for focused intervention for boys, especially from marginalized communities, to address the gendered performance disparity. Country comes first, inspirational Anjali Sharma s...

Indore Students Set to Appear for June 2025 Open School Examinations Under ‘Ruk Jana Nahi’ and ‘Aa Laut Chalein’ Schemes Madhya Pradesh State Open School Education Board (MPSOS) will conduct the first phase of examinations for June 2025 beginning from June 2. These exams are particularly significant for thousands of students from Indore who are participating under the ‘Ruk Jana Nahi’ and ‘Aa Laut Chalein’ schemes, which provide crucial opportunities for students who have either failed their previous exams or dropped out of school for various reasons.​ The number of students enrolled under the ‘Ruk Jana Nahi’ and ‘Aa Laut Chalein’ schemes has grown in recent years in Indore. In the previous academic cycle, around 10,000 students from Indore took part in the ‘Ruk Jana Nahi’ scheme, while hundreds of dropouts enrolled under the ‘Aa Laut Chalein’ program. To ensure smooth conduct of the exams, the MPSOS has set up 20 examination centres across Indore. Examination Schedule and Participation...

​Forest officials with Gram Samiti representatives met up for a discussion on Eco Park in Umrikheda Forest dept attempts to engage gram samiti for Eco Park Our staff reporter Indore To foster community engagement and promote sustainable development, the Forest D​epartment under the Indore Forest Range convened a Gram Van Samiti meeting at the emerging Eco Park in Umrikheda. The meeting focused on raising awareness among local labourers and emphasised the importance of conserving medicinal plants. Forest Range Officer Sangeeta Thakur stated that labourers were informed about their legal rights, entitlements, and the protections available under forest-related employment regulations. She said that the session included information on the ecological and economic importance of medicinal plants, along with guidance on their sustainable use and conservation. She also encouraged residents to participate in forest conservation, noting that community involvement is essential for effective and sus...

World Laughter Day on May 4 Laughter, Fun, and Creativity: Activities, Tasty Treats, and Colourful Creations! TINA KHATRI World Laughter Day on May 4 is the perfect occasion to embrace joy and creativity! This special day is all about celebrating happiness, and what better way to do so than by engaging in fun activities that will bring smiles to your face? Let’s get creative and make the most of this day with exciting DIY crafts like Giggle Bottles, yummy treats like Banana Laughter Pops, and creative projects like a Laughter-Themed Mandala. These activities are sure to spread joy and laughter, so gather your materials and get ready to enjoy a weekend of fun and creativity! Giggle Bottles: Shake, Rattle, and Laugh! Transform an ordinary bottle into a laughter-filled treasure with this simple DIY activity. Watch the magic happen as you shake, rattle, and spread the joy! Materials: Empty plastic bottles Rice or small beads Stickers, paints, or markers Colourful paper or tape Instructions...