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Unmask the hidden records and shocking stories of colonial brutality in Vidarbha under British rule.

Ancient capitals of the Vakataka dynasty in Vidarbha reveal royal power, temples, and art shaping India’s early history.

Turmeric farming in Chandrapur and Gadchiroli is gaining ground with strong demand, rising prices, and growing farmer interest.

Understand the political and family dynamics that kept Vidarbha mostly neutral during the Mahabharata’s Kurukshetra battle.

Deotak inscriptions reveal Ashoka’s moral edict and a Vakataka king’s temple record, bridging centuries of Vidarbha’s history.

Step inside Bhatkuli’s Adinath Swami Temple, where 3000-year-old relics and Vidarbha’s history captivate visitors.

Ancient Bhojakata’s legacy pulses through Bhatkuli village, revealing Vidarbha’s dynastic secrets and lost treasures.

Nagpur’s Marbat Festival brings giant effigies, fiery processions, and a 150-year-old tradition that purges evil from the city.

Hidden intrigues and royal romances of Vidarbha’s Yadava rulers shaped India’s epic history.

Vidarbha’s rich mix of faiths and inclusive traditions reveals a compelling story of unity shaping India’s social fabric.

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

A centuries-old jaggery research centre in Gadchiroli shows how Chanda rulers advanced sugarcane and agrarian innovation.

Rival dynasties, Mughal intrigue, and Rajput valour converge in Achalpur’s storied Vidarbha heartland.

Nagpur’s Zero Milestone is the precise pillar once marking the heart of Imperial India and its historical significance in the city’s heritage.

Uncover the fascinating story of Nagpur Vidhan Bhavan, from colonial origins to its role in shaping Maharashtra’s governance.

Ancient Poona Plates detail Vidarbha’s pivotal role in Vakataka rule, with insights into power, land grants and culture.

Ancient rock-cut Chandala caves in Vidarbha reveal rare Buddhist inscriptions and architecture from over two millennia ago.

Vidarbha’s NAMASTE rollout reveals stark gaps, worker stories, and urgent challenges behind mechanised sanitation.

Step into Kaundinyapur’s epic past, from royal legends to archaeological finds shaping Vidarbha’s ancient identity.

Vidarbha Nama traces the region’s journey from ancient times to modern Maharashtra in vivid detail.