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Vidarbha’s Small Farmers Are Turning the Tide with Drought-Proof Cropping Patterns
New cropping patterns are quietly transforming Vidarbha’s small farms and helping farmers thrive against relentless drought.

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Sep 255 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


4 Social Movements from Vidarbha That Shaped Its Struggles
Vidarbha’s history shaped by statehood demands, farmer struggles, tribal rights and grassroots mobilisations.

thenewsdirt
Sep 254 min read


Beti Bachao Beti Padhao in Vidarbha: District Data Reveals Ground Realities
Wardha, Bhandara, and Gondia districts show surprising trends in sex ratio and girl child education under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme.

thenewsdirt
Sep 246 min read


Altaf Raja’s Deep Bond with Nagpur and the Song That Defined Him
From Nagpur’s lanes to national fame, Altaf Raja’s journey carries his hometown’s mark through music and lasting devotion

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Sep 246 min read


Sewage Outflows Choke Vidarbha Rivers: Shocking Reality of Water Pollution
Vidarbha's rivers face staggering sewage pollution; untreated wastewater creates a hidden crisis across the region.

thenewsdirt
Sep 247 min read


2 Culinary Icons of Vidarbha
Vidarbha chefs Vishnu Manohar and Neeraj Jain reshaped regional cuisine through records, enterprises and global reach.

thenewsdirt
Sep 234 min read


Nagpur Metro Leaks Trigger Waterlogging Hazards Across the City
Metro leaks in Nagpur have left roads cracked and stations drenched, creating fresh waterlogging hazards every monsoon.

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Sep 235 min read


Urban Upgrades in Vidarbha: What’s Changing in Chandrapur, Akola, and Gondia
Vidarbha’s medium towns see big shifts in water and sewage systems under India’s AMRUT initiative.

thenewsdirt
Sep 2315 min read


4 Singers from Nagpur Who Made Their Mark in Bollywood
Nagpur voices shaped Bollywood across decades, from Usha Timothy to Rahul Vaidya, leaving lasting marks on Indian music.

thenewsdirt
Sep 224 min read


Vidarbha’s Forts Face Decay: What Lies Behind Maharashtra’s Forgotten Heritage
Vidarbha's historic forts are falling apart. Get inside the urgent story of neglect, bias and fading heritage in Maharashtra.

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Sep 227 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


Orphan Welfare in Vidarbha: Struggles, Shortfalls and Glimpses of Hope
Inside Vidarbha’s orphan welfare journey over five years, tracing missed aid, community efforts and young lives caught in-between.

thenewsdirt
Sep 224 min read


4 Longest Running Movies in Nagpur’s Single Screen Theatres
From Sholay to Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Nagpur’s single screens kept films alive for months, shaping the city’s cinema culture.

thenewsdirt
Sep 194 min read


Vidarbha's Emerging AVGC-XR Hub: Maharashtra’s ₹3,268 Crore Creative Tech Push
Maharashtra sets the stage with ₹3,268 crore for AVGC-XR, sparking growth and innovation in Vidarbha’s creative technology landscape.

thenewsdirt
Sep 198 min read


Trees Powering Vidarbha’s Economy Through Forest Wealth
From tendu leaves to bamboo, see how Vidarbha’s forests fuel incomes, tribal livelihoods and rural growth.

thenewsdirt
Sep 196 min read


Vidarbha Heritage Urban Development: Why Ambitious Plans Face Tough Reality
Vidarbha’s heritage urban projects reveal funding gaps and coordination failures reshaping historic sites and cultural landmarks.

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Sep 198 min read


4 Emerging Fields in Vidarbha for the Youth
Orange clusters, packaging hubs and AVGC-XR parks signal Vidarbha’s rise in agro and creative industries.

thenewsdirt
Sep 185 min read


Protests Shake Vidarbha as Special Security Bill Ignites Fierce Statewide Pushback
Sweeping protests erupt across Maharashtra, including Vidarbha, after the Special Public Security Bill’s passage, drawing widespread opposition.

thenewsdirt
Sep 186 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.

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Sep 185 min read
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