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5 Great Forts of Vidarbha
Forgotten stone walls across Vidarbha still mark centuries of tribal rule, conquest, and shifting power in Maharashtra.

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Jul 21, 20254 min read


Malguzari Tanks: A Potential Lifeline for Vidarbha's Agriculture
Uncover the revival of Malguzari tanks, Vidarbha's historic water systems boosting agriculture and sustainability.

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Jul 21, 20257 min read


Ancient Splendour at Ramtek: The Rudra Narasimha Temple's 1,600-Year Legacy
Uncover the forgotten 5th-century Rudra Narasimha Temple built by a Gupta queen in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region.

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Jul 21, 20255 min read


Sexual Violence Surges in Vidarbha’s Offices and Campuses (2020–2025)
Alarming rise in sexual harassment cases across Vidarbha’s workplaces and educational institutes from 2020 to 2025.

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Jul 21, 202511 min read


10 Architectural Sites in Vidarbha with UNESCO World Heritage Potential
10 sites in Vidarbha with the scale, history, and design that could qualify for UNESCO World Heritage status.

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Jul 18, 20256 min read


Vidarbha Citizens Forced to Fill Government Gaps with Their Own Resources
Citizens in Vidarbha are building bridges, schools, and toilets, funded not by the state, but by their own pockets.

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Jul 18, 20256 min read


Vidarbha Banking Crisis Forces Farmers Into Debt Trap
Cooperative banks in Vidarbha collapse with high NPAs, pushing desperate farmers to costly moneylenders charging up to 50%.

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Jul 18, 20257 min read


Journalists Booked and Jailed in Vidarbha for Criticising Authorities
FIRs, arrests, and harsh charges reveal how government agencies in Vidarbha have targeted journalists since 2020.

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Jul 18, 20258 min read


8 Civilian Awardees from Vidarbha
Eight remarkable figures from Vidarbha earned India’s top civilian honours through lasting work in public life and reform.

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Jul 17, 20256 min read


Chandrapur’s Pollution Crisis: Five-Year Data Reveals Grim Environmental Toll
Coal, cement, and power plants drive Chandrapur’s toxic air, water, and land crisis, with health impacts rising each year.

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Jul 17, 20257 min read


Chikhaldhara: Maharashtra's Only Coffee-Producing Region in Vidarbha Hills
Chikhaldhara, Vidarbha’s sole coffee hill station, crafts unique brews with citrus notes, facing climate and market hurdles.

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Jul 17, 20256 min read


Nagzira Tiger Reserve: A Crucial Hub for Carnivore Monitoring and Prey Assessment
Inside the Vidarbha forest where tiger counts, prey tracking, and wild dog studies are reshaping conservation planning.

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Jul 17, 20259 min read


10 Notable Archaeological Finds in Vidarbha
Ten archaeological finds in Vidarbha reveal ancient tools, coins, temples, and buried secrets spanning 10,000 years.

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Jul 16, 20256 min read


Bribes, Scams and Suspensions: Inside Vidarbha’s 5-Year Corruption Storm
From tiger reserves to transport offices, a 5-year trail of officer corruption has rocked Vidarbha’s governance system.

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Jul 16, 20257 min read


Gram Geeta’s Rural Blueprint Echoes in Today’s Vidarbha Challenges
Written in 1979, Gram Geeta outlines rural strategies that mirror current policies across Vidarbha’s villages.

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Jul 16, 20256 min read


Vidarbha’s Coal Plants Exempted from Key Pollution Norms in 2025 Shift
Pollution controls rolled back for major coal plants in Vidarbha, sparking concerns across cities like Nagpur and Chandrapur.

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Jul 16, 202510 min read


3 Postal Stamps That Chronicle Vidarbha’s Legacy in Public Memory
Three official stamps reveal Vidarbha’s deep imprint on India’s social, spiritual, and ecological history.

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Jul 15, 20255 min read


Grace: The Marathi Literary Icon Who Put Vidarbha and Nagpur on the Cultural Map
Grace's journey from Nagpur's streets to Sahitya Akademi Award reveals how Vidarbha shaped Maharashtra's beloved literary icon.

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Jul 15, 20257 min read


Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj: The Saint Who Rebuilt Rural India
How a saint from Vidarbha transformed villages, inspired Gandhi, and reshaped India's development path.

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Jul 15, 202510 min read


Hariyal – The Yellow-footed Green Pigeon Sustaining Vidarbha’s Forests
The Yellow-footed Green Pigeon, locally called Hariyal, sustains Vidarbha forests through seed dispersal. Discover its habitat, behaviour and conservation needs.

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Jul 15, 20257 min read
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