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Usha Timothy’s Nagpur Roots and Bollywood Rise
From Nagpur’s stages to Bollywood hits, Usha Timothy’s journey with legends shaped an unforgettable voice in Indian music.

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21 hours ago5 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

thenewsdirt
3 days ago6 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.

thenewsdirt
4 days ago5 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
4 days ago4 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 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.

thenewsdirt
Sep 198 min read


Ganesh Idol Dumping Leaves Nagpur’s Lakes Polluted
Broken Ganesh idols and neglected rules are choking Nagpur’s lakes with plaster and paint, raising serious pollution concerns.

thenewsdirt
Sep 159 min read


Rajaram Sitaram Dixit Library: Nagpur’s 150-Year Treasure of Reading
Step inside Nagpur’s Rajaram Sitaram Dixit Library, a 150-year-old institution shaping the city’s reading culture and identity.

thenewsdirt
Sep 810 min read


Nanga Putla Square in Nagpur: The Untold Story of a City Landmark
Nagpur’s Nanga Putla Square carries a unique history of tragedy, folklore, and art that shaped this unforgettable city landmark.

thenewsdirt
Sep 57 min read


5 Cities in Vidarbha Considered Suitable for Retirement
Retirement options in Vidarbha span vibrant Nagpur, clean Amravati, historic Akola, serene Bhandara and spiritual Karanja.

thenewsdirt
Sep 44 min read


4 Reasons Why Students Are Choosing Nagpur for Education
Nagpur is fast becoming a key education hub with top institutes, industry ties, and a growing student culture.

thenewsdirt
Sep 25 min read


Sikh Community in Nagpur: A Century of Growth and Prominence
From early railway workers to modern leaders, the Sikh community in Nagpur has built a strong legacy of service and progress.

thenewsdirt
Sep 16 min read


Vidarbha’s Gig Workers: How New Policies Are Changing Life for Drivers and Delivery Staff
Shifts in Maharashtra’s gig economy see Vidarbha’s riders and freelancers adapting to evolving policy changes

thenewsdirt
Aug 285 min read


5 Movies Filmed in Nagpur
Nagpur’s streets, politics and true stories come alive in five films that capture the city’s raw and gripping backdrop.

thenewsdirt
Aug 284 min read


Vidarbha Firefighters Overwhelmed by Staff Shortages and Long Hours
Severe shortages and long shifts push Vidarbha firefighters to the edge, impacting emergency response and safety.

thenewsdirt
Aug 268 min read


New Nagpur’s Grand Plans Clash With City’s Unfinished Basics
Ambitious urban dreams rise in Nagpur while daily struggles for basics reveal growing cracks beneath progress.

thenewsdirt
Aug 259 min read


Marbat Festival of Nagpur: Burning Effigies That Define a City’s Spirit
Nagpur’s Marbat Festival brings giant effigies, fiery processions, and a 150-year-old tradition that purges evil from the city.

thenewsdirt
Aug 216 min read


5 Cities in Vidarbha That Can Become Major Job Hubs
From textiles to heavy industry, see how 5 Vidarbha cities are turning into major centres of employment and growth.

thenewsdirt
Aug 205 min read


Nagpur’s Missing Pilot of 1971: The Unanswered Story of Flt Lt Vijay Tambay
The untold journey of Flt Lt Vijay Vasant Tambay from Nagpur, missing since 1971 war, whose fate still haunts India’s memory.

thenewsdirt
Aug 206 min read


The Untold Story of Caste and Class Divide: Separate Elevators in Nagpur Housing
Nagpur's luxury flats hide a harsh caste reality, service elevators reinforce deep social divides in urban India.

thenewsdirt
Aug 208 min read
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