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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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2 days ago10 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
4 days ago6 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.

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5 days ago7 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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6 days ago7 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.

thenewsdirt
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.

thenewsdirt
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.

thenewsdirt
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.

thenewsdirt
Dec 4, 20258 min read


How the Godavari River Powers Vidarbha’s Fields, Forests and Futures
Inside the Godavari river's grip on Vidarbha’s farms, rivers, forests and fast-changing water realities.

thenewsdirt
Dec 2, 202511 min read


Giant Dinosaur Fossils of Vidarbha: Hidden Titans Beneath Central India
Colossal dinosaur bones and eggs in Vidarbha reveal a forgotten age of giants beneath central India’s rocky landscape.

thenewsdirt
Dec 1, 202510 min read


Deotak Temple: Chandrapur’s Oldest Stone Records of Ancient India
Ashoka’s edict and Vakataka rule carved in stone at Deotak Temple reveal Chandrapur’s rarely told ancient past in full detail.

thenewsdirt
Nov 28, 20256 min read


Pusad’s Untold History: Ancient Temples, Tribal Roots, and Colonial Crossroads
Step into Pusad’s layered past of ancient shrines, tribal journeys, and colonial-era transformations in Vidarbha.

thenewsdirt
Nov 27, 202510 min read


Butibori’s Industrial Surge: How a Vidarbha Outpost Became an Economic Catalyst
See how Butibori evolved from vacant land to an industrial powerhouse shaping Vidarbha’s economy and future.

thenewsdirt
Nov 26, 20259 min read


Wani: Ancient Fossils, Coal Riches, and Surprising History in Vidarbha
Fossils, iron age relics, and coal mines shape Wani’s unique past and vibrant present in historic Vidarbha.

thenewsdirt
Nov 24, 202512 min read
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