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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.

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

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

Nagpur shines with smart tech makeover while Vidarbha’s other cities face crumbling infrastructure and neglect.

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

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

One lakh Nagpur street vendors face licensing, eviction, and harassment in a market struggle changing Vidarbha’s economy.

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.

Vidarbha’s hidden villages and arts reveal untapped promise as India boosts rural tourism circuits.

Traditional artisans in Vidarbha receive long-overdue support, but challenges in credit and outreach still hold many back.

Lakhs in charges, delayed fixes, and rising protests show how faulty meters are hitting Vidarbha’s ordinary citizens hard.

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.

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.

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

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