35 Peafowls Dead This Summer: Stranded Chick in Indore Signals Urban Wildlife Collapse TINA KHATRI Indore A tiny peafowl chick, wide-eyed and panting, perched helplessly on the edge of a second-floor balcony in Alok Nagar on Sunday. The image was startling—not just for its rarity, but for what it revealed: India’s national bird, once a proud presence across Madhya Pradesh, is increasingly being pushed out of its natural habitat and into unfamiliar, hostile urban spaces. Experts say the incident is not an anomaly, but a visible warning of a deeper ecological breakdown in Indore—where rising temperatures, vanishing green cover, and a lack of basic resources are proving fatal for the species. Crisis in Numbers According to local reports, at least 35 peafowls have died in Indore this summer alone, largely due to dehydration and heatstroke. Four were found dead in Kalindi Kunj Society. More carcasses were discovered near the Residency area and Ralamandal—sites where peacocks were once comm...
Ganeshotsav from August 26! Bring Home Joy: Make Your Own Healthy Ganesha and No-Cook Modaks TINA KHATRI As the air fills with the scent of new beginnings, and hearts prepare to welcome joy, Ganeshotsav arrives on August 26 — a festival of love, light, and creativity. This year, bring home your very own Healthy, Happy Ganesha, shaped gently from turmeric and flour, made with your own hands and painted with care. Watch as your creation comes alive with warmth and devotion. Celebrate Ganpati’s arrival by filling a sweet poem with your own words—expressing the love and happiness the festival brings. And don’t forget to taste the magic of easy, no-cook Coconut Modaks, soft and fragrant, a perfect treat to share with family and friends. Healthy, Happy Ganesha Ingredients: 1 cup turmeric powder 1 cup maida (all-purpose flour) or wheat flour Water (as needed) How to make: Mix turmeric and flour in a bowl. Add water slowly and knead into soft dough. Make a thick round base. Roll a big ball fo...