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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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Indore students learn to make natural Holi colours from Padma Shri Janak Palta McGilligan for safe, eco-friendly and sustainable festival celebrations

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 ...

Indore students report a "moderate to difficult" MPBSE Class 10 Mathematics paper on Feb 24, 2026. From lengthy Section D calculations to deep NCERT concepts, read the full analysis and student reactions here.

MP Board Class 10 Maths Paper Analysis 2026: Mixed Reactions | Tina Khatri MPBSE 2026 EXAM TRACKER: LIVE Class 10 Examination Analysis Difficult Maths paper challenges students, but manageable for most By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | February 24, 2026 The Class 10 Mathematics examination conducted on Tuesday by the MPBSE has left students with mixed feelings. Described as “moderate to difficult,” the paper tested endurance through long numerical sets and complex logic. STUDENT FEEDBACK METER EASY MODERATE TO DIFFICULT TOUGH NCERT Foundations vs. Concept Depth While the 100-mark paper (75 theory, 25 internal) stayed strictly within the NCERT syllabus , students noted that simple memorization was insufficient. ...

Dubai Author’s Indore Visit Ends in Dispute with Shah Bano’s Family: Allegations of Assault & "Bacha-Chor" Slurs

Dubai Author’s Indore Visit Ends in Dispute with Shah Bano’s Family | Tina Khatri Special Investigative Report Dubai author’s Indore visit ends in dispute with Shah Bano’s family; allegations of assault and recording dispute By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | February 24, 2026 A literary project between Dubai-based aspiring author Parveen Banu and the family of Shah Bano ended in a public dispute, with Banu alleging financial coercion and assault, while the family raised concerns over an unapproved recording. Background of the Project Banu approached the family through Tousif Warsi , an advocate representing Shah Bano’s family, via LinkedIn. The project was intended to document the family’s history and its connection to the landmark Shah Bano case. Banu traveled from Dubai to Mumbai on February 13, reaching Indore the following day. Chron...

Sanawadiya village shifts to eco-friendly Holi: Janak Palta McGilligan leads natural color workshop at Jimmy McGilligan Centre. Learn how to make purple from Poi berries and orange from Palash.

Sanawadiya Shifts to Natural Holi Colours | Tina Khatri Sustainable Living • Sanawadiya From petals to powders: Sanawadiya village shifts to natural Holi colours By TINA KHATRI | February 23, 2026 Janak Didi demonstrating the extraction of purple dye from Poi berries. A week-long community training programme on preparing natural colours for Holi has begun at the Jimmy McGilligan Centre, uniting families from four districts. Led by Janak Palta McGilligan , the workshop teaches simple, plant-based methods to celebrate Holi without harming the skin or environment. Click to view: The Science of Color Extraction Methods involve solar heating and manual crushing of local flora. For example, Poi Berries produce deep purple when extracted with hot water, while Palash flowers create the tradit...

MP Board Exam Update: Indore received 40,000 answer sheets for Physics, Economics, and English. Official Veer Mishra confirms strict marking norms and penalties for errors to ensure fair results.

Examination Progress Report MP Board scales up evaluation as 40,000 copies to be checked soon By TINA KHATRI | Indore | February 23, 2026 The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has officially commenced the evaluation of 40,000 answer sheets in Indore, with the first 1,440 copies already processed. Subjects Under Review: Physics Economics Higher Secondary English 1,440 Initial Copies Evaluated Strategic Distribution The board has assigned 46 evaluators to manage the current workload. Veer Mishra , an official of the school education department, confirmed the process is on track: “We have completed evaluation of nearly 1,440 copies so far, and assessm...

Indore Vulture Census 2026: 156 Birds Counted, Key Species Missing

Indore Vulture Census 2026: 156 Birds Counted, Key Species Missing | Tina Khatri Final Census Report: 2025-26 156 vultures counted, but Indore skies lose White-rumped, Red-headed, and Long-billed species By TINA KHATRI | February 22, 2026 The 2025-26 biannual vulture census in the Indore Forest Division concluded on Sunday with a total of 156 birds . While the number shows a short-term recovery, the total absence of three critical species raises urgent ecological concerns. Choral Range: The Sanctuary Stronghold Choral Range hosted 138 of the total birds, highlighting its ecological stability. In contrast, urbanization and habitat fragmentation in Indore, Mhow, and Manpur continue to drive species away. Consolidated Three-Day Survey Results Range Day 1 ...

Indore Vulture Census Day 2: Sightings rise to 151 birds as Choral Range confirms 127 Egyptian Vultures. Total absence of other species remains a concern.

Indore Vulture Census Day 2: 151 Birds Recorded; Choral Range Dominates | Tina Khatri Indore Forest Division Official Update Indore Vulture Census: Day 2 count rises to 151; Species diversity remains a concern By TINA KHATRI | February 21, 2026 The ongoing 2025-26 biannual vulture census in the Indore Forest Division saw a significant upward revision in numbers on its second day. A total of 151 vultures were recorded on February 21, marking a 55% increase over the 97 birds sighted on Day 1. 151 Total Count (Day 2) 100% Egyptian Species Choral Range: The Core Sanctuary Consistent with Day 1 data, the Choral Range continues to be the primary habitat for the region's scavengers. Of the 151 birds recorded, 127 were found in Choral, underscoring the range's ecological stab...