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Kalmeshwar: A Vidarbha Weaving Town’s Past and Present
Once famed for cotton sarees, Kalmeshwar’s weaving heritage meets its growing industrial identity in Vidarbha today.

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Nov 11, 20255 min read


Adasa: Secrets of an Ancient Ganesh Village Unfolded in Vidarbha’s Heart
Ancient Ganesh legends, medieval temples and eco-tourism meet at Adasa, Vidarbha’s heritage village steeped in history.

thenewsdirt
Nov 7, 202513 min read


Richard James Allen: Nagpur’s Record-Setting Olympic Hockey Goalkeeper
Richard James Allen guarded India’s goal in three Olympics, conceding only three goals and shaping hockey history.

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Nov 7, 20257 min read


Ballarpur Fort: The Lost Gond Stronghold on the Wardha River
Centuries-old Ballarpur Fort in Chandrapur reveals Vidarbha’s Gond legacy through its ruins, tunnels, and fading walls.

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Nov 6, 20259 min read


Nagpur’s Diamond Railway Crossing: The Rare Engineering Marvel in Vidarbha
Step into the world of Nagpur’s unique diamond railway crossing, where complex rails intersect with precision and history unfolds.

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Nov 5, 202510 min read


Mothi Haveli of Raje Nemiwant: The Secrets Beneath Vidarbha's Historic Mansion
Uncover the unexpected discovery that shaped Malkapur’s Mothi Haveli and its lasting imprint on Vidarbha’s heritage.

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Oct 31, 20256 min read


Vidarbha in Ain-i-Akbari: Secrets of Berar’s Mughal Era Unveiled
Detailed Mughal records reveal Vidarbha’s Berar region’s administration, forts, and revenue in Akbar’s era like never before.

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Oct 31, 202510 min read


Malkapur’s Untold Past: Forts, Frontiers, and Vidarbha’s Shifting Heart
Ancient forts, Maratha clashes, faith legends, and cotton power, Malkapur’s roots run deep in Vidarbha.

thenewsdirt
Oct 30, 202511 min read


Clash in Vidarbha: The Battle of Argaon That Changed India's Centre
British and Maratha armies collide in Vidarbha in 1803, transforming Berar’s fate and shaping history in Akola district.

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Oct 30, 20259 min read


Akot Through the Ages: From Ancient Settlement to Strategic Stronghold
Centuries of power struggles, trade, and devotion have shaped Akot’s unique place in Vidarbha’s unfolding story.

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Oct 29, 202511 min read


Ancient Ratanpur Inscription Reveals Bhandara’s Early Name in Vidarbha
A 12th-century Ratanpur stone inscription reveals how Bhandara, known as Bhanara, was part of Vidarbha’s medieval history.

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Oct 28, 20253 min read


Tumsar: Tracing Centuries of Transformation in Bhandara's Historic Heartland
Unearth Tumsar’s journey from Gond dynasties and Maratha rule to its rise as Vidarbha’s rice and mining hub.

thenewsdirt
Oct 27, 202512 min read


A Refuge in Vidarbha: Five Decades of the Norgyeling Tibetan Settlement
Inside Vidarbha’s Norgyeling, a 50-year story of exile, endurance and hope shaping a Tibetan settlement’s future.

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Oct 24, 20258 min read


Arjuni Morgaon: An Agricultural Town in Gondia's Forested Heart
Arjuni Morgaon in Gondia blends tribal heritage, rice mills and forests shaping Maharashtra’s rural transformation.

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Oct 23, 202511 min read


Lord Venkateshwara Temple, Washim: The Tirupati of Vidarbha
An ancient Maratha-era shrine where legend meets devotion, the Lord Venkateshwara Temple of Washim stands as Vidarbha’s Tirupati.

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Oct 23, 20256 min read


Chikaldhara: The Epic Origin of Vidarbha’s Only Hill Paradise
Uncover the legend behind Chikaldhara’s name, where mythology, nature, and history converge atop Vidarbha’s hills.

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Oct 23, 202514 min read


Miniature Sculptures at Rishi Kashi Lake: Ancient Secrets of Vidarbha’s Hidden Art
Rare 4th-8th century rock-cut miniature sculptures near Warora reveal unique ancient art in Vidarbha’s historic Rishi Kashi lake area.

thenewsdirt
Oct 22, 202513 min read


Kol Bhill: How a Tribal Leader United the Gond Kingdom of Vidarbha
Kol Bhill transformed fragmented tribes into a powerful Gond kingdom in Vidarbha through unity and iron technology innovation.

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Oct 22, 20258 min read


Daitya Sudan Temple, Lonar: The 13th Century Giant Slayer's Hidden Marvel
An ancient 13th-century Hemadpanthi temple in Vidarbha carved from black basalt, revealing legends, artistry, and history near Lonar crater.

thenewsdirt
Oct 22, 202510 min read


Warora’s Forgotten Past: From Vakataka Roots to the Coal Age Pulse
Uncover Warora’s layered evolution from ancient Vakataka rule to its rise as Chandrapur’s coal-powered heart.

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Oct 21, 202514 min read
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