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Unearth Tumsar’s journey from Gond dynasties and Maratha rule to its rise as Vidarbha’s rice and mining hub.

A newly found stingless bee in Vidarbha is driving fresh action to protect native pollinators in Maharashtra.

Rare honeybee species thrive across Vidarbha’s forests and farms, shaping pollination, ecology, and local livelihoods.

A rich glimpse into the bird paradise at Navegaon National Park where hundreds of species thrive year-round.

Inside Vidarbha’s Norgyeling, a 50-year story of exile, endurance and hope shaping a Tibetan settlement’s future.

An insider's look at Zadi Patti Marathi’s unique words, culture, and thriving theatre shaping Vidarbha’s heritage.

Arjuni Morgaon in Gondia blends tribal heritage, rice mills and forests shaping Maharashtra’s rural transformation.

An ancient Maratha-era shrine where legend meets devotion, the Lord Venkateshwara Temple of Washim stands as Vidarbha’s Tirupati.

Uncover the legend behind Chikaldhara’s name, where mythology, nature, and history converge atop Vidarbha’s hills.

Rare 4th-8th century rock-cut miniature sculptures near Warora reveal unique ancient art in Vidarbha’s historic Rishi Kashi lake area.

Kol Bhill transformed fragmented tribes into a powerful Gond kingdom in Vidarbha through unity and iron technology innovation.

An ancient 13th-century Hemadpanthi temple in Vidarbha carved from black basalt, revealing legends, artistry, and history near Lonar crater.

Uncover Warora’s layered evolution from ancient Vakataka rule to its rise as Chandrapur’s coal-powered heart.

A detailed look into Vidarbha’s hockey culture, its rise, heroes, and the battles that reshaped its future.

From Nagpur to New York, V.S. Gaitonde’s journey reshaped Indian art with his rare abstract masterpieces and timeless vision.

From Vidarbha’s forests to Parliament and Ram Mandir, Ballarpur teak’s unmatched quality continues to define Indian craftsmanship.

Step into Nandgaon Khandeshwar, where a 13th-century temple, thriving farms, and new highways shape Vidarbha’s heart.

Massive basalt pillars on Vidarbha’s Satpura edge reveal volcanic forces that shaped central India millions of years ago.

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

Meet Rani Lakshmibai’s descendants living in Nagpur and see how royal bloodlines adapt in Vidarbha today.