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Shrikant Jichkar: Nagpur’s Scholar and Statesman
Shrikant Jichkar, Nagpur's polymath, earned 20 degrees and served as MLA and MP, leaving a lasting impact through education.

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4 hours ago5 min read


POCSO Cases in Nagpur: A Five-Year Breakdown of Crime, Delays, and Gaps in Justice
Detailed report on five years of POCSO cases in Nagpur, highlighting trends, delays, key incidents, and data-backed facts.

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1 day ago7 min read


Nagpur’s Bhandewadi Dumpyard Crisis: Fires, Waste Overflow, and Health Risks
Bhandewadi dumpyard in Nagpur faces growing waste, recurring fires, health hazards, and management failures in 2025.

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Apr 256 min read


Old Legs, No Help
Elderly residents in Nagpur face major transport challenges that restrict access to essential healthcare services.

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Apr 235 min read


Nagpur’s Growing Role in India’s Semiconductor Sector
Nagpur is emerging as a potential hub in India’s semiconductor mission with strong infrastructure and policy support.

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Apr 236 min read


Forced Evictions and Failed Rehabilitation in Nagpur’s Slums
Slum dwellers in Nagpur faced repeated evictions, policy failures, and broken promises between 2015 and 2025.

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Apr 216 min read


Unsafe Hostel Meals Raise Concerns in Nagpur’s Student Accommodations
Students in Nagpur report unsafe and poor-quality food in hostels, raising serious concerns about health and oversight.

thenewsdirt
Apr 176 min read


Karun Nair’s Vidarbha Move: Boosting Team Success and Personal Comeback
Karun Nair’s move to Vidarbha sparks team triumphs and revives his career with stellar Ranji and Vijay Hazare performances.

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Apr 166 min read


Nagpur Railway Station's Redevelopment: Balancing Heritage and Innovation
Nagpur Railway Station undergoes a modern transformation while preserving its historical charm.

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Apr 94 min read


C.K. Nayudu’s Journey from Nagpur to National Glory
C.K. Nayudu, India’s first cricket captain, began his journey in Nagpur, shaping the city’s cricketing identity forever.

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Apr 95 min read


Why Franchises Fail in Nagpur
Franchises struggle in Nagpur due to high costs, slow processes and local preferences favouring small businesses.

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Apr 85 min read


How Nagpur’s Women Took Justice Into Their Own Hands
Akku Yadav’s courtroom killing exposed deep flaws in India’s justice system after years of ignored crimes and silence.

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Apr 75 min read


How the Mumbai-Calcutta Railway Line Transformed Nagpur
The Mumbai-Calcutta railway line has significantly transformed Nagpur's economy and connectivity since its inception in 1870.

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Apr 15 min read


Maharaj Baug Zoo: Old Roots, New Struggles
Maharaj Baug Zoo in Nagpur fades as a historic site, outshone by Gorewada, but still holds onto its old story.

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Mar 286 min read


Bhiwapur Chilli in Nagpur District of Vidarbha: A Traditional Crop Losing Ground
Bhiwapur chilli farming is shrinking as hybrid crops take over, putting this traditional variety at risk of vanishing.

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Mar 255 min read


How Gaddigodam Helped Shape Nagpur’s Transport Story
Gaddigodam in Nagpur reflects the city's transport journey, from carts and godowns to metro lines and flyovers.

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Mar 245 min read


How Ramtek’s Sericulture (Silk Farming) Changed Rural Lives
How Ramtek’s sericulture boom turned farming into profit, boosting rural lives with silk, milk, and paper innovations.

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Mar 214 min read


Is Nagpur the Murder Capital of Vidarbha?
Nagpur’s high murder rate in Vidarbha unravels through stats, petty disputes, and a shifting crime scene.

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Mar 205 min read


Nagpur’s Rise: How It Stacks Up in India’s Human Development Race
Nagpur’s steady climb in India’s human development scene, outpacing many metros with strong education and income stats.

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Mar 205 min read


Ramtek in Nagpur District: Where History, Myth, and Faith Come Together
Ramtek, a historic town in Vidarbha, holds centuries of myths, temples, and royal influence, shaping its unique past.

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Mar 185 min read
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