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Anusayabai Kale, Vidarbha’s fearless freedom fighter, became Nagpur’s first woman MP after years of grassroots activism.

Experience Vidarbha’s mine tourism. See working coal mines, eco parks, and the transformation of Maharashtra’s mining region.

By 1867, Vidarbha was exporting as much cotton as Egypt to Manchester’s mills, reshaping its economy and landscape forever.

A deep dive into Nagpur's firefighting journey from colonial roots to modern challenges shaping Vidarbha's safety.

Uncover the harrowing story of Vidarbha’s 1876–78 famine, where drought and British rule turned hunger into a deadly crisis.

Vidarbha’s smart meter rollout reveals startling gains, consumer clashes, and untold power theft realities.

Uncover the vibrant ceremonies, legends and community spirit of Vidarbha’s awe-inspiring Koyapunem Festival.

Ancient Asmaka Janapada in Vidarbha unveils a lost era of iron innovation, early trade, and royal intrigue.

Nagbhid's prehistoric stone monuments reveal Iron Age mysteries while modern rice mills drive Vidarbha's economy today.

Marvel at Vidarbha’s ancient Buddhist sites and the bold revival that reshaped faith and heritage in modern times.

Sterilisation drives in Nagpur crossed 40,000 surgeries, yet stray dogs flood the streets. A deeper problem is holding back results.

Ancient coins reveal how Mitra and Bhadra kings once ruled Vidarbha before the Satavahana takeover erased their names.

Brahmi script transformed Vidarbha’s political rule, Buddhist culture, and early written records across centuries.

How a grieving mother's 1,900-year-old inscription carved in stone unveiled the dramatic conquest of Vidarbha.

Buddhist stupas, Roman coins, and a vanished dynasty, Vidarbha’s Satavahana era left deeper marks than history admits.

Nagpur and Amravati see a major boost as Maharashtra slashes nazul land charges, reshaping Vidarbha’s property landscape.

Vidarbha’s energy map shifts as major pipelines, city gas grids and industrial links reshape fuel access for homes and factories.

Trace Bhadravati’s journey in Vidarbha, where megalithic sites and ancient temples reveal a unique cultural story.

Unveil the powerful Chanda Kingdom’s rich history, culture, and legacy that shaped Vidarbha for nearly nine centuries.

A village in Vidarbha broke colonial chains for three days, sparking fierce resistance that rattled the British Empire.