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Indore Forest Dept. Herbal Gulal Crisis 2026: Production Scaled Down | Tina Khatri Forest Produce Update: Limited Stock Alert Indore forest dept scales down herbal gulal production By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | March 1, 2026 With Holi falling in the first week of March this year, the blooming of Palash flowers in the forests has been delayed, leading to a significant drop in herbal gulal production in the Choral Range . 📍 Where to Buy? Location: Indore Forest Division Office, Navratna Bagh Availability: Starting Monday until Rang Panchami ⚠️ Only 1,000 packets available nationwide this year! Typically, the department produces between 20 to 25 kilograms of natural color annually. However, this year, the target has been reduced to just 1,000 packets due to the limited availability of properly dried ...

Natural Holi Colours Training Concludes at Jimmy McGilligan Centre | Tina Khatri Eco-Friendly India: Sanawadiya Special Report Weeklong Natural Holi Colours Training Concludes at Jimmy McGilligan Centre By TINA KHATRI | tinakhatri.blogspot.com | February 28, 2026 The weeklong Natural Colours for Happy Holi training programme concluded with a meaningful and inspiring closing ceremony at the Jimmy McGilligan Centre . The initiative was conducted by Padma Shri Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan to promote eco-friendly Holi celebrations and sustainable living practices. 🎥 WATCH: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TRAINING The ceremony commenced with a Saraswati Vandana performed by students of Gujarati Arts & Law College, followed by a Baha’i prayer for unity across the earth. Addi...

The 14-Point Gap: Why Indore's Girls Struggle with Aerobic Stamina | Tina Khatri Special Report: Gender Disparity in School Fitness Only 27% of girls in Madhya Pradesh meet basic aerobic standards A sharp stamina gap in Indore schools By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | February 27, 2026 Only 27% of girls in Madhya Pradesh meet basic aerobic capacity standards, compared with 41% of boys — a gap of 14 percentage points, the largest disparity in school fitness. In Indore, the data signals a growing public health concern: girls can be lean and flexible, but many lack the stamina to sustain running, continuous play, or sports activity. Urban Pressures & Structural Hurdles Experts attribute the gap to a mix of urban lifestyle pressures, social norms, and school routines. “In Indore,...

The Endurance Crisis: Why 2 in 3 Children Can't Sustain Physical Effort | Tina Khatri Public Health Report: The 2026 Fitness Benchmark Only one in three children can run without pant… gasp… collapse By TINA KHATRI | tinakhatri.blogspot.com | February 26, 2026 Tell a classroom of children to touch their toes and most will manage. Ask them to hold a plank, and many will succeed. But ask them to keep running — and nearly two out of three will run out of steam. The latest national fitness assessment shows that only 34 per cent of children meet healthy standards for aerobic endurance. Experts suggest the culprit is not sheer inactivity, but fragmentation — children are active in short bursts, rather than the sustained stretches required to build cardiovascular capacity. The Fragmentation Problem Dr. Vijay Krishnamurthy , sports research...

Beyond Gulaal: Indore Students Discover How to Celebrate a Sustainable Holi | Tina Khatri Sustainability Watch: Indore Edition Community Report | Sanawadia Beyond gulaal: Indore students discover how to celebrate a sustainable Holi By TINA KHATRI | tinakhatri.blogspot.com | February 26, 2026 As conversations around eco-friendly Holi celebrations and sustainable living gather pace, 54 students from the Environmental Club of the Prestige Institute of Management and Research visited the Jimmy McGilligan Centre for Sustainable Development to learn how natural colours and conscious choices can reduce festival-related pollution. Led by Professor Madhulika Choudhary and two faculty members, the students attended a hands-on workshop conducted by Janak Palta McGilligan at the centre. The session focused on preparing dry and liquid organic Holi colours using f...

Celebrate National Science Day 2026: DIY Experiments & Mystery Poem | Tina Khatri Indore Education Desk: Science Day Special 2026 Celebrate National Science Day Fun DIY Experiments, Magnetic Compass, and Tasty Science Snacks By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | February 28, 2026 On National Science Day, we embark on a quest where questions are keys and curiosity is the compass. From the magnetic pull of Earth to the crunch of crispy vegetables, today we unlock the wonders that lie beneath the surface. Craft your own magnetic compass and let the Earth’s unseen forces guide you; whip up a batch of baked vegetable chips and witness the magic of heat transforming humble veggies into crispy creations; and dive into a poem of discovery, where science and adventure collide. This day isn’t just about experiments—it’s about embracing the thrill of the unknown and letting you...

Indore Students Celebrate Eco-Friendly Holi with Janak Palta McGilligan | Tina Khatri Sustainability & Culture: Exclusive Coverage Eco-Friendly Festival Practices Indore students celebrate eco-friendly Holi with natural colors under guidance of Padma Shri Janak Palta McGilligan By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | February 24, 2026 In a unique blend of tradition, sustainability, and hands-on learning, students from Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research and Devi Ahilya University discovered how to make natural Holi colors today at the Jimmy McGilligan Centre for Sustainable Development. Learning to make Holi colors naturally The workshop, part of a weeklong training program, focused on creating chemical-free, skin-safe, and eco-friendly colors . Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan demonstrated simple methods for preparing both dry and wet natural colors using ...