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From Nagpur’s Haldiram’s to Shegaon’s famous kachori, these iconic shops of Vidarbha continue to define the region’s culture.

Five haunted landmarks in Vidarbha tied to eerie voices, tragic pasts and unsettling stories that still linger today.

Seven Bollywood names trace their roots to Vidarbha through their studies, linking Nagpur’s classrooms to Hindi cinema.

Cotton fields, soybean farms, turmeric roots, sugarcane plots, and Nagpur’s famed oranges shape Vidarbha’s farm economy.

From textiles to heavy industry, see how 5 Vidarbha cities are turning into major centres of employment and growth.

Five war heroes from Vidarbha whose names and actions remain etched in India’s military history across decades.

Young athletes from Vidarbha are breaking records in cricket, skating, athletics, wrestling and bodybuilding with standout wins.

Ancient inscriptions in Vidarbha reveal precise records of dynasties, rulers, and political ties spanning centuries.

Five folk song forms from Vidarbha reveal traditions rooted in farming, devotion, and seasonal community life.

From fiery Saoji curries to Nagpur’s Tarri Poha, uncover five authentic dishes rooted in Vidarbha’s rich food culture.

Five small organisations in Vidarbha are transforming farming, healthcare, water access and conservation at the grassroots.

Centuries-old trees of Vidarbha stand as living markers of history, each with a story rooted in time and place.

Eight Vakataka kings who shaped Vidarbha’s rise through conquests, patronage, dynasties, and inscriptions.

Nagpur oranges, Bhiwapur chilli, cotton, tractors and towers from Vidarbha reach markets across continents.

Satavahana rulers shaped Vidarbha’s trade, culture and power, leaving behind coins, inscriptions and enduring legacies.

Ten historical and political figures whose actions left deep scars on Vidarbha’s progress, governance, and people.

From cantonments to cotton mills, these five Nagpur localities still carry traces of their colonial-era transformation.

Ancient cities buried in Vidarbha’s soil reveal lost capitals, Buddhist hubs, and forgotten trade routes with royal links.

Rukmini’s elopement, Damayanti’s exile, and epic wars all trace back to one kingdom repeatedly mentioned: Vidarbha.

Rare inscriptions in Nagardhan and Pauni reveal Vidarbha’s links to Gupta queens, Buddhist donors, and Satrap rulers.