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Geography of Vidarbha: Rivers, Forests, Climate and Natural Resources
A deep look at Vidarbha’s terrain, rivers, forests, climate patterns and natural resources that define the region’s core.

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7 days ago7 min read


Warud: The Rise of Vidarbha’s Orange Town
Warud’s journey from a small settlement to Vidarbha’s orange centre and how water scarcity is putting it at risk.

thenewsdirt
Jan 2910 min read


Bembla River Project in Vidarbha: A History of Ambition and Failure
Decades of delays, soaring costs, and dry canals reveal how the Bembla river project failed farmers across Vidarbha.

thenewsdirt
Jan 276 min read


Etapalli in Gadchiroli: From Prehistoric Roots to Tribal Heartland
Etapalli in Gadchiroli reveals a deep past of prehistoric tools, Gond rule, colonial conflict, forests, and living tribal traditions.

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Jan 234 min read


Alankar Square in Nagpur: The City’s Thriving Plant Nursery Hub
How Alankar Square turned into Nagpur’s seasonal plant market, tracing its sellers, timing and trade roots.

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Jan 207 min read


Salary Appraisals in Nagpur: 2026 Trends Across Sectors
Salary appraisals in Nagpur during 2026 reveal sector gaps, steady hikes, and uneven gains across jobs and incomes.

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Jan 1910 min read


Telankhedi Hanuman Mandir: An Ancient Spiritual Centre in Nagpur
500-year-old Telankhedi Hanuman Mandir in Nagpur hides swayambhu secrets on Seminary Hills. Vidarbha's ancient crisis-remover draws endless devotees.

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Jan 1610 min read


Pranhita–Godavari Valley and Its Hidden Geological Past
The Pranhita–Godavari Valley reveals fossils, coal layers, and river history that define Vidarbha’s deep past.

thenewsdirt
Jan 146 min read


Magan Sangrahalaya: Wardha Gandhi’s Living Museum of Rural Technology
Magan Sangrahalaya in Wardha traces Gandhi’s rural technology vision through living exhibits that inform self-reliance.

thenewsdirt
Jan 137 min read


Lonar Lake: Vidarbha’s Mysterious Meteoric Crater Lake
India’s only basalt meteor crater lake, Lonar reveals rare chemistry, ancient myths, and a fragile ecosystem in Vidarbha.

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Jan 127 min read


Seminary Hills, Nagpur: How a Forest Became a Spiritual and Power Centre
From dense forests to seminaries, temples, colleges and offices, Seminary Hills shaped Nagpur’s spiritual and civic life.

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Jan 57 min read


How Vidarbha Keeps Its Non‑Marathi Languages Alive
Inside Vidarbha’s fight to save Gondi, Kolami, Korku and more in a Marathi-majority region through schools and community action.

thenewsdirt
Dec 24, 202512 min read


Hazrat Baba Kambalposh Dargah of Arni and Its Living History
Arni’s Hazrat Baba Kambalposh Dargah reflects faith, shared traditions, and a long history that still shapes the town today.

thenewsdirt
Dec 18, 20256 min read


Gurukunj Ashram: How One Rural Hub Redefined Spiritual Service
Inside Gurukunj Ashram Mozari, where village life, faith and social action merge into a powerful rural movement.

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Dec 17, 20254 min read


History of Arni, Yavatmal: From River Village to Tehsil Hub
Tracing Arni’s journey from a small Arunavati river village to a key market and tehsil centre in Yavatmal.

thenewsdirt
Dec 16, 20259 min read


Vidarbha's Jatropha Experiment: Why the 'Miracle Crop' Failed
Jatropha’s big promise in Vidarbha fell apart on the ground, revealing gaps that reshaped India’s biofuel push.

thenewsdirt
Dec 13, 20256 min read


Etapalli’s Long Journey from Ancient Settlements to Tribal Heartland
Etapalli’s past unfolds through prehistoric finds, tribal kingdoms, forest battles and enduring traditions.

thenewsdirt
Dec 9, 202510 min read


Salamati 8.0: Safety and Winter Aid Drive for Nagpur’s Construction Workers
A look at Salamati 8.0, a safety and winter kit initiative supporting construction workers in Nagpur with training and vital essentials.

thenewsdirt
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Bhandara: The Fishery Capital of Vidarbha and Maharashtra
Bhandara’s vast lakes and thriving fisheries reveal how a district became Maharashtra’s inland fish powerhouse.

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Dec 8, 20255 min read


Lives Written in Water: Inside Vidarbha’s Fishing Communities
Unfold the hidden history, struggle and quiet power of Vidarbha’s fishing communities and their changing waters.

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Dec 4, 20258 min read
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