Milind Lashkari is a principal correspondent based in Indore. He reports on higher education and sports.
Articles by Milind R Lashkari
Indore's Holkar Stadium to host India-South Africa ODI in November
After a gap of four years, Indore’s Holkar Stadium is set to host an ODI between India and South Africa this November.
Updated on Jun 03, 2015 05:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Now, the third gender can pursue higher education in the state
The department of higher education (DHE) has included the third gender in its registration form for online admission in undergraduate courses of private and government colleges under the department.
Updated on May 28, 2015 09:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Lado Abhiyan used to shame rivals in Madhya Pradesh
When the Madhya Pradesh government launched Lado Abhiyan in 2013 to prevent child marriages in the state, little did it know that a few people in the district would use it to settle scores with their arch rivals.
Updated on Apr 29, 2015 05:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Indore: 'Third gender' option missing in DAVV applications
Even after the Supreme Court (SC) recognised transgenders as a 'third gender' in its landmark verdict nearly a year ago, universities in Madhya Pradesh are yet to implement the apex court's ruling in letter and spirit.
Updated on Apr 24, 2015 10:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Jal Satyagraha: Protestors in Khandwa develop fungal infections
A bunch of farmers who have been sitting in knee-deep water in Gogalgaon village of MP's Khandwa district for the past 10 days to protest the raised level of Omkareshwar dam say they have developed skin and fungal infections.
Updated on Apr 21, 2015 08:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari and Sunil Karhalkar, Indore/khandwa
Albert’s 'abhishek' to promote scientific temper in MP village
There is a theory behind relativity, but deference follows its own course. In the distant village of Mandleshwar in the Khargone district, people have charted along the second path to reach the first.
Updated on Apr 20, 2015 10:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Khargone
10 days and counting: MP villagers sit in water, stand up against dam
A bunch of farmers who for 10 days have been sitting in knee-deep water in a Madhya Pradesh village to protest against plans to increase a dam's level say they have developed skin and fungal infections.
Updated on Apr 20, 2015 10:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari and Sunil Karhalkar, Indore/ Khandwa
MP: Woman prints government schemes on daughter's wedding card
At a time when the Madhya Pradesh government is spending crores to take the benefits of its health schemes to the doorstep of beneficiaries, an Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM) of Khargone came out with a unique idea to make people aware of these schemes.
Updated on Apr 19, 2015 04:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari & Yadvendra Singh, Khargone
Second round of admissions in Indore under RTE from April 17
After receiving a lukewarm response to the initial round of admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act in Indore district, the education department is all set to conduct the second round of admissions on April 17.
Updated on Apr 16, 2015 05:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
MP: Quality of mid-day meal gets poorer, officials in denial mode
More than two decades after the introduction of the mid-day meal (MDM) scheme, the quality and quantity of food served is still a matter of concern for students as well as teachers.
Updated on Mar 02, 2015 05:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Indore's dream to become knowledge hub gets new institute boost
With the aim to make Indore a knowledge hub, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation stone of Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) at Bada Bangarda village near Super Corridor on Saturday.
Updated on Feb 22, 2015 05:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Bowlers hold the key to India's success, says Laxman in Indore
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman said India's chances of winning the World Cup cricket will mainly depend on bowlers’ performance in Australian conditions.
Updated on Feb 12, 2015 11:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
MP: Checkmate! He can't walk, but moves like grandmaster
This differently-abled player from Freeganj area of Ujjain has created quite a stir in MP chess fraternity. He outclassed several 'normal players' of his age at the recently-concluded state-level chess championship.
Updated on Jan 18, 2015 05:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sunil Magariya and Milind R Lashkari, Ujjain
Ahead of civic polls, demand for Modi jackets soars in Indore
With Indore Municipal Corporation election round-the-corner, the BJP leaders and workers seem to be soaked in brand Modi. From kite to T-shirt, to jacket and sarees — Modi is the only brand visible in BJP.
Updated on Jan 14, 2015 07:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Farmers turn a room of primary school in Jhabua into godown
An additional room constructed at a primary school at Kardawad village under Janpad panchayat Petlawad in Jhabua district is not being used by students. Instead, the room is used for storing farm equipment and other things by the villagers.
Updated on Jan 08, 2015 05:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Jhabua
Mayoral poll: A ‘Komal’ moment for a father in MP
The New Year brought a special moment for the 57-year-old Madhya Pradesh advocate, who has been helping political biggies file nomination papers at Indore collectorate for past 30 years.
Updated on Jan 02, 2015 09:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Indore: Amit’s fine performance leads to UP’s win over MP in Ranji
A fine bowling performance by Amit Mishra (6/26) led to a four-wicket win of Uttar Pradesh against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy Group-A match at Indore’s Holkar Stadium on Wednesday.
Updated on Dec 17, 2014 05:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
‘Verification of all school van drivers must’
The rape of a five-year-old girl in a school van, barely 13 days after a school van driver attempted to molest a four-year-old girl, has raised the issue of safety of schoolchildren travelling in more than 2,000 vehicles in Indore every day.
Updated on Dec 11, 2014 05:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Now, grocery items just a click away for Indoreans
Information and technology is changing shopping trends and now Indoreans don't need to go to markets to purchase grocery items as an online Indore kirana store, is here to cater to all grocery needs.
Updated on Oct 12, 2014 05:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Shooter Jitu Rai does Army Marksmanship Unit proud
Adding another feather in the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) cap, Mhow's ace shooter Jitu Rai clinched gold in the 50m air pistol event on the opening day of the 17th Asian Games at the Ongnyeon International Shooting Range in Incheon, South Korea on Saturday.
Updated on Sep 20, 2014 05:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Five bodies recovered from well in MP village, suicide suspected
Bodies of five people belonging to the same family, including four females, have been recovered from a well situated on the outskirts of Barkhera village. The police are suspecting it to be a case of suicide.
Updated on Sep 03, 2014 04:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore/neemuch
Sporting turfs set for makeover in Indore
Once its sports infrastructure is upgraded, DAVV can boast of having the best sports facility in MP. The facilities will help it produce national-level players. For local sportsmen, this will be a dream come true.
Updated on Sep 01, 2014 06:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Treat for tennis fans in Indore; city to host ATP Challenger Championship
Tennis fans of Indore are in for a rare treat as Indore Tennis Club is going to host Indore Open ATP Challenger Tennis Championship. The championship will get underway from October 13-19.
Updated on Aug 27, 2014 09:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Brothers in Indore district jail ready with rakhi gifts for sisters
This Rakshabandhan, those who come to tie rakhis on the wrist of their brothers in district jail would not go empty handed. Jail inmates have a variety of handicrafts and art works to choose from as rakhi gifts.
Updated on Aug 11, 2014 12:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Want to make shoes shine? Now, send them to laundry
Everyone thinks laundry is a place where clothes are washed and ironed, but Ochhane brothers, realising the need for specialised services dedicated exclusively for footwear, opened 'New Shoe & Shine' in the city.
Updated on Aug 04, 2014 04:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Rahul Gandhi slams Shivraj's govt, attacks policies
Rahul Gandhi also brought the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam into the centre stage by accusing the Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led government for being responsible for the scam and also for shielding the real masterminds.
Updated on Apr 18, 2014 01:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Khandwa (mp)
Kejriwal, Modi in ‘kite fight’ in Indore skies this Makar Sankranti
BJP prime minister hopeful Narendra Modi and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, the most recent star in the Indian political horizons, will jostle for space in the skies of Indore this Makar Sankranti, January 14.
Updated on Jan 04, 2014 01:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Dalit girl made to do 500 sit-ups for refusing to clean toilet
The hostel superintendent at a government girls' hostel in Betma forced an eighth class scheduled caste girl to do 500 sit ups, after she refused to clean the toilet at the superintendent's residence on August 8.
Updated on Aug 19, 2013 01:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Board exam students made to strip in MP
In a shocking display of high-handedness, school authorities at the government school at Sagore town in Dhar district (about 35 kilometres from Indore) made male students strip before they were allowed to sit for their board exams, Milind R Lashkari reports.
Updated on Mar 09, 2013 10:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore
Teachers hold demo, ignore govt notice
Scores of Adhyapaks (contractual teachers) on the third day of their indefinite strike, staged demonstration at the Krishnapura Chattris and organised “Shahi Bhoj” on Wednesday.
Updated on Feb 21, 2013 02:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Milind R Lashkari, Indore