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Beyond Rajwada: Finding first footprints in Chaundi | Tina Khatri 300th Birth Anniversary Special: The Ahilya Legacy Beyond Rajwada: Finding First Footprints in Chaundi By TINA KHATRI | Chaundi, March 2026 Chaundi does not merely sit on a map; it pulses with the rhythm of a living history. For any visitor travelling from the marble halls of Indore or the sacred ghats of Maheshwar, this village in the newly christened Ahilya Nagar district is the opening chapter of a national epic. To walk these dusty lanes in 2026 is to witness a profound homecoming. The renaming of the district in late 2024 stripped away centuries of colonial and sultanate layers, finally revealing the raw, sun-drenched grit of a girl who redefined the soul of India. The transformation of the region is more than a bureaucratic change of signboards; it is a psychological renais...

Rhythm of the Roots: Celebrating Forests and Poetry By TINA KHATRI Imagine a forest not just as a collection of trees, but as a grand, living library. Every leaf is a page, every rustle of the wind is a verse, and the roots deep underground are the ancient stories that hold the world together. On March 21 , we celebrate two intertwined wonders: the forests that give us breath and the poetry that gives us a voice. In India, our connection to the Aranya (forest) is thousands of years old. From the Vedic sages who wrote in the woods to the modern-day poets who find peace under a Banyan tree, nature has always been our greatest muse. Today, we invite you to step into the green, bake a forest-inspired treat, and find the rhymes hidden in the trees. DIY Experiment: The "Vriksha-Swas" (Tree Br...

Historic Strike: Madhya Pradesh’s First National Para Fencers | Tina Khatri Indore News • Para Sports • National Achievement Historic Strike: Indore’s First National Para Fencers Written by TINA KHATRI | March 19, 2026 For the first time in history, para fencers from Indore are heading to the National Para Fencing Championship, turning personal challenges into historic achievement. Alfaiz Mugal , 16, who lives with cerebral palsy, Vandan Chawla , 15, a child with epilepsy and mild intellectual disability, and Lovenesh Khanna , 28, the state’s first wheelchair fencer, will represent Indore in foil events at Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur. Organised by Divyang Papa Sports Association of Rajasthan under the aegis of the Paralympic Committee of India, the championship features individual and team competitions. Personal Resilience:...

The Ghost of the Bori River: Uncovering the Enigma of Dahiwad | Tina Khatri Travel Diaries: The Khandesh Chronicles The Ghost of the Bori River: Uncovering the Enigma of Dahiwad By TINA KHATRI | March 18, 2026 If you were to trace a finger across the sun-baked maps of the Khandesh region, your nail would likely snag on a name that suggests a cooling, pastoral sanctuary: Dahiwad . At first glance, the name is a linguistic curiosity—a combination of the Marathi words for curd ( dahi ) and settlement ( wad ). One might imagine a sleepy hamlet defined by overflowing milk pails and white-washed walls. However, as you zoom in on the Amalner Taluka of the Jalgaon district, this "village of curd" reveals itself to be something far more muscular, ancient, and surprisingly defiant. To understand Dahiwad is to understand the soul of the North Maharashtra plains, where the...

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 ...