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Important Days, Weeks & Observances in India and International – 2026 Calendar

Important Days, Weeks & Observances in India and International – 2026 Calendar

2026 India & Global Calendar | Full Comprehensive List of Important Days 2026 India & Global Calendar The Definitive Chronological List of National, International, and UN Observances Date Observance / Designation JANUARY 2026 01 Jan New Year’s Day; Global Family Day; World Peace Day National 02 Jan World Introvert Day 03 Jan International Mind‑Body Wellness Day; Magh Mela begins 04 Jan World Braille Day UN 05 Jan National Bird Day 06 Jan World Day of War Orphans; Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Festival 09 Jan NRI Day (Pravasi Bharatiya Divas) National 10 Jan World Hindi Day 11 Jan Death Anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri; National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 12 Jan National Youth Day (Swami Vivekananda Jayanti) National 13 Jan Lohri Festival 14 Jan Makar Sankranti; Pongal; Sh...
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Summer art and craft camp in Indore for kids and teens at The Imagination Station.

Summer Art Camp 2026: Creativity & Fun | Tina Khatri Summer Art Camp 2026: Creativity & Fun BY TINA KHATRI 📅 Dates: 20 April – 30 May 2026 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Mon-Fri) 🧒 Ages: 4 to 16 years 📍 Venue: The Imagination Station, Baikunth Dham Colony, near Saket and Anand Bazar, Indore. 🎨 What’s in Store? Led by artist Pooja Patidar , this camp features hands-on skills: 🔸 Sand Art on Canvas: Layer vibrant, textured designs. 🔹 Stone Art: Decorate creative ornaments and décor. 🔸 Paper Craft: Design 3D models and floral textures. 🔹 Doodle Art & Drawing: Fun drawing techniques and perspective. 🔸 Tissue Paper Art: Soft flowers and patterns. Ready to Join? Fee: ₹3,000 (Includes materials + Certificate) ...

Beat the heat with Tina Khatri’s 21st-century summer survival guide. Featuring solar-powered mint infusions, vegan zero-waste veggie coins, and a brain-freeze word challenge.

Cool Quotient: Summer Survival 2026 | Tina Khatri Cool Quotient BY TINA KHATRI As April sun begins to bake Indore streets, focus shifts from "things" to "thriving." This isn't about plastic eggs; it’s about stellar power, zero-waste snacks, and sustainable chilling. We embrace Solar Science to refresh both home and headspace. 1. Hydration-Station: Solar Mint Infusion Why use a kettle when you have a star? Sun Water uses gentle solar heat to extract flavors without bitterness. Method: Place a jar with water, fresh mint, and cucumber in direct sunlight for 3 hours. Result: Spa-quality hydration with zero electricity. ...

Madhya Pradesh sees surge in public school enrolments, but learning gaps persist

Education Analysis | Special Report MP Sees Surge in Public School Enrolments, But Learning Gaps Persist By Tina Khatri | April 2, 2026 Madhya Pradesh aims to enrol 1.45 crore students in public schools this academic session, reflecting rising parental trust. Yet, behind this surge lies a worrying gap: many students continue to lag in foundational literacy and numeracy. The state has invested heavily to encourage attendance, allocating ₹250 crore for laptops , ₹100 crore for scooters , and ₹210 crore for bicycles . While these measures have increased enrolments by 32.4 per cent last year, education experts warn that incentives do not automatically improve core learning outcomes. 32.4% Enrollment Jump Record high parental trust in govt schools. ...

Indore Schools Bloom: Flowers, Tilaks, and New Beginnings for the 2026 Session | Tina Khatri

District Report: Indore Education Watch New Academic Session Begins in Indore: A Festive Start to Learning By Tina Khatri | April 1, 2026 New beginnings: Students welcomed with traditional tilak and flowers as the 2026-27 academic session kicks off in Indore. The new academic session commenced across Indore district on Wednesday with a warm and enthusiastic welcome for students. Newly admitted and existing students were greeted with traditional tilak ceremonies and flower showers , creating a festive atmosphere on campus. On the occasion, students were also provided with textbooks and essential educational materials, including school bags, tiffins, and water bottles, ensuring they are fully equipped for the journey ahead. “School Chale Hum” Campaign The main...

Indore leads the shift from marks to Holistic Progress Cards (HPC). Experts and parents weigh in on the 360-degree competency rubric.

Education Reform | Indore Special Report Death of the Marksheet: Indore Gears Up for CBSE Skill-Based ‘Career Cards’ By Tina Khatri | March 29, 2026 Visualizing the Future: A sample of the multi-page Career Grade Card that maps competencies over static scores. I n the sun-drenched corridors of local primary schools, student Samaira Sharma no longer stares at a static percentage. While full implementation for her grade remains on the near horizon, her future report card is already functioning as a dialogue. In Indore, a shift in school assessment is prompting educators, parents and students to reconsider what defines academic success. The Central Board of Secondary Education is introducing career-linked report cards, or “career grade cards”, to record not only marks but also skills, aptitude and career directio...

Mahavir Jayanti 2026: STEM Projects, Healthy Recipes, and Language Puzzles

Home > Festivals > Mahavir Jayanti 2026 Celebrate Mahavir Jayanti with Fun, Food & Learning! By Tina Khatri | March 31, 2026 This March 31, as we celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, it’s the perfect time to embrace values of simplicity, curiosity, and creativity. What better way to spend the weekend than by blending hands-on learning, delicious cooking, and brain-teasing fun? In this post: Rubber Band Powered Car (Physics & Engineering) Paneer & Herb Pizza Pockets (Cooking) Antonyms Crossword (Linguistics) Rubber Band Powered Car This weekend, students will dive into the exciting world of physics, engineering, and math by building and testing a simple rubber-band-powered car. ...

Chalisgaon travel guide | Patna Devi, Yadava legacy & Khandesh culture

Travel Diaries • The Deccan Series Chalisgaon: The Mathematical Heart of the Deccan By Tina Khatri | March 24, 2026 The Temple of Chandika Devi: A gateway to the basalt-grey plains. The road from Indore to Shirdi unfolds as a meditation on the shifting geography of the Deccan. Descending from the Malwa plateau, soft greenery yields to the sun-scorched, basalt-grey plains of Khandesh. In a dip where railway tracks converge like iron veins, Chalisgaon emerges. To casual travellers, it is a blur of dust and transit. For those who linger, it is a town of forty secrets—a place where mathematics, mysticism, and the scent of parched earth create a sensory experience unique to Maharashtra. Chalisgaon: Where iron veins converge. Weight of a name Chalisgaon tr...