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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 District School Education Dept directs govt & private schools to prepare for National Students Paryavaran Competition (NSPC) 2026. Details on registration & modules.

NSPC 2026: Indore Education Dept Issues Participation Directive | Tina Khatri Official Update: Indore School Education Department Indore Education Department Issues Directions for NSPC 2026 By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | March 4, 2026 The Indore District School Education Department has issued an official communication directing all government and private schools to ensure active participation in the upcoming National Students Paryavaran Competition (NSPC) 2026 . The competition, organized by Paryavaran Sanrakshan Gatividhi with support from Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, aims to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices among students across India. The district office emphasized the need to integrate environmental responsibility into academic life. 🌱 What is NSPC 2026? The annual competition typically includes the following mod...

Only 74 teachers present to check 50,000 new copies. See the subject-wise breakdown and holiday impact.

Indore Board Evaluation: Teacher Attendance Hits Post-Holi Low | Tina Khatri Board Update: Evaluation Slowdown (March 2 - March 8) Teacher Shortage Slows Evaluation Work 50,000 Answer Sheets Received Amidst Holi Break By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | March 2, 2026 Evaluation of board examination answer sheets in Indore hit a snag on Monday as teacher attendance dropped following Holi. Only 74 evaluators reported for duty, significantly stalling the pace of result preparation. 📅 Evaluation Outlook: March 2026 Mar 2-3 Holi (Slow) Mar 4-6 Work Resumes Mar 7-8 Rang Panchami Mar 9+ Full Pace Official Veer Mishra confirmed that while checking has slowed, the volume of copies is at an all-time high. 7,700 copies have been cleared so far, b...

Meet Indore’s ‘Pedalling Picasso’: Cyclist mapping GPS art to promote a Green Holi 2026

Meet Indore’s ‘Pedalling Picasso’: GPS Art & Green Holi 2026 | Tina Khatri Indore Eco-Life: Sustainable Festivals 2026 Meet Indore’s ‘Pedalling Picasso’: The Cyclist Mapping GPS Art to Promote a Green Holi 2026 By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | March 2, 2026 Bringing a new wave of cleanliness to Holi celebrations, a group of cyclists in Indore is set to lead a ride promoting clean air and responsible festivities , reinforcing the city’s status as India’s cleanest urban center.  The ‘Pedalling Picasso’: Amol Wadhwani At the forefront is 29-year-old Amol Wadhwani , a long-distance cyclist and creator of GPS art. In 2022, he traced the outline of India by cycling 28.1 kilometres across Indore, navigating road closures and crowded urban obstacles to create a digital masterpiece. “GPS drawing follows a pre-planned route to create a...

Indore Forest Dept. Herbal Gulal Crisis 2026: Production Scaled Down | Tina Khatri

Indore Forest Dept. Herbal Gulal Crisis 2026: Production Scaled Down | Tina Khatri Forest Produce Update: Limited Stock Alert Indore forest dept scales down herbal gulal production By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | March 1, 2026 With Holi falling in the first week of March this year, the blooming of Palash flowers in the forests has been delayed, leading to a significant drop in herbal gulal production in the Choral Range . 📍 Where to Buy? Location: Indore Forest Division Office, Navratna Bagh Availability: Starting Monday until Rang Panchami ⚠️ Only 1,000 packets available nationwide this year! Typically, the department produces between 20 to 25 kilograms of natural color annually. However, this year, the target has been reduced to just 1,000 packets due to the limited availability of properly dried ...

Weeklong natural colours training for Happy Holi concludes at Jimmy Mcgilligan centre

Natural Holi Colours Training Concludes at Jimmy McGilligan Centre | Tina Khatri Eco-Friendly India: Sanawadiya Special Report Weeklong Natural Holi Colours Training Concludes at Jimmy McGilligan Centre By TINA KHATRI | tinakhatri.blogspot.com | February 28, 2026 The weeklong Natural Colours for Happy Holi training programme concluded with a meaningful and inspiring closing ceremony at the Jimmy McGilligan Centre . The initiative was conducted by Padma Shri Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan to promote eco-friendly Holi celebrations and sustainable living practices. 🎥 WATCH: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TRAINING The ceremony commenced with a Saraswati Vandana performed by students of Gujarati Arts & Law College, followed by a Baha’i prayer for unity across the earth. Addi...

Girls vs Boys Fitness: New Patterns in MP Schools | Tina Khatri

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

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...