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Vidarbha’s Hockey Story: From Grassroots Glory to Lost Recognition
A detailed look into Vidarbha’s hockey culture, its rise, heroes, and the battles that reshaped its future.

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Oct 21, 202512 min read


Nandgaon Khandeshwar: Vidarbha’s Ancient Town Shaped by a 13th-Century Temple
Step into Nandgaon Khandeshwar, where a 13th-century temple, thriving farms, and new highways shape Vidarbha’s heart.

thenewsdirt
Oct 16, 20259 min read


Ballarpur’s Untold Journey
Ballarpur’s transformation from a Gond kingdom capital to Maharashtra’s major industrial city reveals secrets of Vidarbha’s past.

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Oct 16, 202510 min read


Rani Lakshmibai’s Heirs in Nagpur: The Untold Story of Six Royal Generations
Meet Rani Lakshmibai’s descendants living in Nagpur and see how royal bloodlines adapt in Vidarbha today.

thenewsdirt
Oct 15, 20257 min read


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 13, 20259 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 7, 202511 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.

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Oct 7, 20258 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 6, 20257 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.

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Oct 2, 20256 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.

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Oct 1, 20258 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 30, 20257 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 30, 20257 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 29, 20259 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 26, 20258 min read


Queen Prabhavatigupta: The Gupta Princess Who Ruled the Vakataka Empire from Vidarbha
From her royal lineage to her role as Vakataka ruler, learn why Queen Prabhavatigupta remains one of Vidarbha’s most remarkable historical figures.

thenewsdirt
Sep 25, 20257 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 22, 20255 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 18, 20255 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.

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Sep 17, 20254 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 17, 20257 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 17, 20257 min read
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