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How the Halba Koshti Weavers Shaped Nagpur’s Culture and Cuisine
From Empress Mills to fiery Saoji kitchens, the Halba Koshti weavers transformed Nagpur’s identity and everyday life.

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Oct 139 min read


Vakatakas of Vidarbha: The Rise, Glory, and a Sudden Fall
Inside the Vakataka world from Nagardhan to Ajanta patronage and the collapse that reshaped early Deccan history.

thenewsdirt
Oct 711 min read


The Culinary History of Nagpur's Tarri Poha
Nagpur’s Tarri Poha reveals the city’s industrial past and vibrant street culture through every spicy, flavourful bite.

thenewsdirt
Oct 78 min read


George Everest’s Survey that Placed Vidarbha at India’s Centre
How George Everest’s 19th-century survey fixed Nagpur as India’s Zero Mile and shaped Vidarbha’s place in history.

thenewsdirt
Oct 67 min read


Ancient Adam: The Archaeological Gateway to Vidarbha's Lost Civilisation
Ancient Adam in Vidarbha reveals India’s earliest urban, political, and Buddhist past, layered with archaeological intrigue.

thenewsdirt
Oct 26 min read


Kapur Bawli: Ramtek's Ancient Stepwell Heritage in Vidarbha
Ancient engineering meets spiritual lore at Kapur Bawli, Ramtek. Uncover the forgotten marvel shaping Vidarbha’s water legacy.

thenewsdirt
Oct 18 min read


Brahma Vidya Mandir: The Women’s Ashram from Vidarbha
Witness how a trailblazing Vidarbha ashram redefined women’s empowerment and spiritual community in India.

thenewsdirt
Sep 307 min read


Saoner in Vidarbha: Ancient Roots Meet Bold Modern Growth
Uncover Saoner's rich history, cultural heritage, and emerging role as a key industrial and political hub in Vidarbha.

thenewsdirt
Sep 307 min read


Lost Survey Genius: William Lambton and Hinganghat’s Overlooked Memorial
The Hinganghat grave of William Lambton hides a story of scientific ambition and a survey that shaped India forever.

thenewsdirt
Sep 299 min read


Paunar in Vidarbha: Untold History from Ancient Capital to Social Reform Hub
Paunar in Vidarbha holds ancient secrets and modern heritage, blending Vakataka glory with Vinoba Bhave’s historic social movement.

thenewsdirt
Sep 268 min read


Queen Prabhavatigupta: The Gupta Princess Who Ruled the Vakataka Empire from Vidarbha
Power, intrigue and temple-building unfold as Prabhavatigupta shapes Vidarbha’s fate at the height of ancient India’s empires.

thenewsdirt
Sep 257 min read


Zamindar Bungalow Amravati: A Testament to Colonial-Era Architectural Grandeur
Step into Amravati’s Zamindar Bungalow for rare colonial-era design secrets, family stories and Vidarbha heritage.

thenewsdirt
Sep 225 min read


Saja Tree: The Sacred Lifeline of Vidarbha’s Tribal Communities
From rituals to medicine and timber, the Saja tree shapes tribal life in Vidarbha, standing as a sacred and vital presence.

thenewsdirt
Sep 185 min read


3 Women Who Ruled Vidarbha’s Kingdoms
Three women shaped Vidarbha’s past through regencies and rule, leaving a trail of records that reveal their power and influence.

thenewsdirt
Sep 174 min read


Bada Deo: The Spiritual Heart of the Gond Pantheon in Vidarbha
Step into the world of Bada Deo, Vidarbha’s Gond god, and uncover ancient myths and captivating tribal rituals.

thenewsdirt
Sep 177 min read


Surjagarh Yatra: Tribal Pilgrimage, Sacred Traditions and Mining Struggles in Vidarbha
Tribal devotees revive ancient rituals atop Surjagarh’s peaks as mining controversies reshape Vidarbha’s sacred yatra.

thenewsdirt
Sep 177 min read


Rajaram Sitaram Dixit Library: Nagpur’s 150-Year Treasure of Reading
Step inside Nagpur’s Rajaram Sitaram Dixit Library, a 150-year-old institution shaping the city’s reading culture and identity.

thenewsdirt
Sep 810 min read


Nanga Putla Square in Nagpur: The Untold Story of a City Landmark
Nagpur’s Nanga Putla Square carries a unique history of tragedy, folklore, and art that shaped this unforgettable city landmark.

thenewsdirt
Sep 57 min read


Mana Naga Dynasty: Forgotten Serpent Kings of Vidarbha
Uncover the lost Mana Naga dynasty of Vidarbha, their forts, serpent goddess, and the rise of Gonds that ended their reign.

thenewsdirt
Sep 47 min read


Manikgarh Fortress: Secrets of Vidarbha's Lost Hillside Kingdom
Unlock untold stories of Manikgarh Fortress in Vidarbha, where dynasties shaped India's historic heart.

thenewsdirt
Sep 311 min read
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