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Vasudeo Santu Gaitonde: The Nagpur-born Artist Who Redefined Indian Abstraction
From Nagpur to New York, V.S. Gaitonde’s journey reshaped Indian art with his rare abstract masterpieces and timeless vision.

thenewsdirt
Oct 179 min read


Ballarpur Teak: Vidarbha’s Golden Legacy in India’s Timber Trade
From Vidarbha’s forests to Parliament and Ram Mandir, Ballarpur teak’s unmatched quality continues to define Indian craftsmanship.

thenewsdirt
Oct 1712 min read


4 Third-Tier Cities Driving Vidarbha’s Future
Small cities like Hinganghat, Gondia, Warud, and Ballarpur are shaping Vidarbha’s industrial and agricultural growth story.

thenewsdirt
Oct 163 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 169 min read


Ancient Lava Columns Rise on the Satpura Fringe of Vidarbha
Massive basalt pillars on Vidarbha’s Satpura edge reveal volcanic forces that shaped central India millions of years ago.

thenewsdirt
Oct 165 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.

thenewsdirt
Oct 1610 min read


3 Great Painters from Vidarbha
Three artists from Vidarbha who shaped India’s art movement through abstraction, realism, and contemporary expression.

thenewsdirt
Oct 154 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 157 min read


Nagpur’s 4,407 Sanitation Workers Get Permanent Jobs: What Drove the Sudden Move?
Nagpur grants permanent roles to 4,407 sanitation workers before polls. The decision’s real impact raises important questions.

thenewsdirt
Oct 158 min read


Union Budget 2026: What Vidarbha Could Gain from India’s New Fiscal Roadmap
Union Budget 2026 may unlock new grants for Vidarbha, reviving stalled projects across Nagpur, Wardha, and Amravati.

thenewsdirt
Oct 159 min read


4 Innovators from Vidarbha
Inventors from Vidarbha are turning ideas into real products, from bamboo QR codes to dialysis implants and solar purifiers.

thenewsdirt
Oct 145 min read


Clean Energy Shift in Vidarbha MSMEs Sparks Industrial Transformation
Vidarbha MSMEs lead a clean energy shift with bold solar and efficiency moves reshaping industrial zones like Butibori and Hingna.

thenewsdirt
Oct 147 min read


How Agri Startups Are Transforming Farming in Amravati and Wardha
Young founders bring digital tech to Vidarbha farms, tackling new opportunities and tough ground barriers.

thenewsdirt
Oct 1411 min read


Nagpur Metro Delays 2025: Why Expansion Stalls Across All Phases
Nagpur Metro’s 2025 expansions stall amid approvals, land and funding chaos, the story behind the stalled growth.

thenewsdirt
Oct 146 min read


4 Ongoing Cleanliness Initiatives Changing the Face of Urban Hygiene
Clean initiatives across Vidarbha are redefining urban hygiene through innovation, citizen drives, and data-backed progress.

thenewsdirt
Oct 134 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.

thenewsdirt
Oct 139 min read


India’s Steel Boom: Vidarbha’s Chandrapur and Gadchiroli Rise as Industry Powerhouses
India’s steel production surges with Vidarbha’s rich iron ore and coal reserves shaping Chandrapur and Gadchiroli’s industrial future.

thenewsdirt
Oct 1311 min read


Vidarbha Industrial Crisis: 1,246 Units Shut, High Court Steps In
Bombay High Court takes suo motu cognizance as 1,246 industrial units close in Vidarbha. Power tariffs drive mass shutdowns.

thenewsdirt
Oct 137 min read


3 Animal Welfare Activists of Vidarbha
Three determined activists in Vidarbha lead unique battles for animal welfare across city streets and forests.

thenewsdirt
Oct 104 min read


Why Vidarbha’s Straight Roads Have Become Its Deadliest Traps
Vidarbha’s straight roads hide a deadly danger as data links rising crashes to driver fatigue and highway hypnosis.

thenewsdirt
Oct 1010 min read
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