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Narmada’s Guardians: The Story of Magarkhedi | Tina Khatri Travel Diaries Travel Diaries: Heartland Chronicles Narmada’s Guardians: A Travelogue of Magarkhedi By TINA KHATRI | March 17, 2026 Driving through the highways of Madhya Pradesh towards Maharashtra, I stopped and giggled as I saw some villagers gathering for a wedding procession near their village board: Magarkhedi ! The irony of a festive, brightly dressed wedding party standing under a sign that essentially says "Crocodile Hamlet" was too good to pass up. But as I lingered in this corner of the Kasrawad Block in Khargone, I found a story far more layered than a simple punchline. The Legend of the Basking Banks Locals explained that before modern irrigation, the tributaries of the Narmada were thick with marsh crocodiles. In the Nimar region, the crocodile is the Makara , the divi...

Baba Baijnath Temple: A Spiritual Hidden Gem in Agar Malwa | Tina Khatri Travel Diaries: Spiritual Escapes Discovering Baba Baijnath Temple A Hidden Spiritual Gem in Madhya Pradesh By TINA KHATRI | March 16, 2026 I didn’t expect much when I set out for Agar Malwa, but sometimes the best experiences are the ones you least anticipate. After a long drive through the quiet landscapes of Madhya Pradesh, I arrived at a place so serene, it felt like I had stumbled upon a secret—the Baba Baijnath Temple . If you're looking for a tranquil escape, this temple feels like it’s made just for you. Nestled away from the usual tourist paths, Baba Baijnath Temple isn’t on the mainstream pilgrimage routes. It doesn't shout for attention; instead, it beckons with a quiet invitation, offering you a space to pause and reconnect. The moment I arrived, the peaceful ...

Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary: A Sensory Escape in Maharashtra | Tina Khatri Travel & Nature: Hidden Maharashtra Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary: A Forest Escape in Maharashtra By TINA KHATRI | March 14, 2026 Some roads do more than take you from one place to another; they take you somewhere inside yourself. That is exactly what happens when you enter the Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary . Nestled in the ghats of north-western Maharashtra, this forested landscape feels untouched, timeless and quietly alive. It is not just a wildlife sanctuary; it is a sanctuary for the senses. Driving Through a Tunnel of Green and Sunlight The moment you leave the highway behind, the forest seems to swallow the world whole. The road narrows and twists, and the noise of engines and horns dissolves into the soft whisper of leaves. Teak and Anjan trees lean over the asphalt, their ...

Glaucoma Awareness: 12 Million Indians Affected, 80% Undiagnosed | Tina Khatri Health Watch: World Glaucoma Week Over 12 Million Indians Living with Glaucoma, Majority Unaware By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | March 14, 2026 With glaucoma emerging as one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide, health experts warn that a large number of patients remain unaware of the disease until significant vision loss has already occurred. Globally, more than 80 million people are living with glaucoma, and the number is projected to cross 110 million by 2040. In India alone, nearly 12 million people are affected, and experts estimate that over 70–80 percent of cases remain undiagnosed due to the absence of early symptoms. The "Silent Thief of Sight" To raise awareness, Create Stories NGO organised an eye-care awareness programme titled “...

World Maths Day: 3 Fun Activities to Experience Pi (π) | Tina Khatri Special Feature: World Maths Day Adventure Roll, Drop, Draw: A Fun Math Adventure Celebrating the Magic of Numbers on March 14 By TINA KHATRI | March 12, 2026 Imagine a person who didn’t learn math from a textbook but said equations were “written on his tongue” by a goddess. That was Srinivasa Ramanujan . Without formal training, he arrived at Cambridge and turned math upside down. He once saw number 1729 on a taxi and instantly noted it was the smallest number expressible as the sum of two cubes in two ways. To him, numbers weren’t just symbols; they were a living language. On March 14 (3/14) every year, we celebrate the contributions of mathematicians and the number $\pi$ (Pi), which connects math and the calendar. Come have a slice of Pi. Square your worries away with...

Bijasan Ramna Fire: Masking a 12,000 Sapling Discrepancy? | Tina Khatri Investigation: Environmental Accountability Bijasan Ramna Forest Fire: Natural Disaster or Data Cover-Up? By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | March 10, 2026 A major fire tore through the Bijasan Ramna forest area on Tuesday, marking the second such incident in the range within 20 days. While officials cite electrical faults, the blaze has ignited a firestorm of scrutiny over missing plantation data. The fire broke out in the rear portion of the 14-hectare forest. Fed by dry summer grass and rising temperatures, the flames engulfed two to three hectares in a matter of minutes. It took forest guards, local villagers, and the Indore Municipal Corporation approximately two and a half hours to extinguish the flames using water tankers and chemical foam. The Official Explanation Ranger...

Indore CBSE Students Relieved: Board Clarifies 'Rickroll' QR Code Rumors | Tina Khatri Exam Alert: CBSE Class 12 Update Indore Students’ Panic Eases After CBSE Clarifies ‘Rickroll’ QR Code Confusion By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | March 10, 2026 Indore students attempting CBSE Class 12 finally breathed a sigh of relief as the board on Tuesday reassured students that the Mathematics board exam question papers are genuine. CBSE assured that their security has not been compromised, following viral social media posts claiming that a QR code printed on the paper redirected users to a music video. The clarification came a day after the March 9 examination, when students in Indore were left puzzled by screenshots circulating online suggesting that scanning the QR code led to the song "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley — a well-known internet...