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Centuries of power struggles, trade, and devotion have shaped Akot’s unique place in Vidarbha’s unfolding story.

Four teachers transforming education in Vidarbha’s tribal heartlands through innovation, language, and community learning.

Construction noise blares from dawn to dusk across Nagpur, with rules ignored and residents pushed to their limits. What’s fueling the chaos?

From mud houses to biogas plants, the Centre of Science for Villages in Dattapur in Wardha sparks sustainable changes for Vidarbha’s villages and artisans.

A 12th-century Ratanpur stone inscription reveals how Bhandara, known as Bhanara, was part of Vidarbha’s medieval history.

Two Kathak maestros from Vidarbha, Kumkum Dhar and Gauri Jog, redefined classical dance across continents.

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.

From Tibetan hills to Bengali settlements, four refugee camps reveal how migration reshaped Vidarbha’s hidden history.

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.

Hidden insect species named after Vidarbha reveal untold scientific stories linking Chandrapur, Nagpur, and beyond.

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.

From royal epics to tribal legends, these four mythical figures reveal Vidarbha’s timeless stories and cultural depth.

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.