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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 ...

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 | 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...