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Dive into Nagpur's vibrant folk theatre, from Tamasha's lively dances to Gondhal's sacred rituals, rooted in Maharashtra's heritage.

How three jurists from Vidarbha rose to become Chief Justice of India and shaped major constitutional decisions.

India’s 2019 plastic waste import ban impacted Nagpur’s formal and informal recycling sectors, shifting sourcing and operations.

Fake seeds and illegal inputs are damaging cotton farming in Yavatmal and Buldhana, causing crop failure and distress.

How the Forest Rights Act reshaped land access, incomes, and community-led forest management in Vidarbha’s villages.

Nagpur’s illegal speed breakers damage vehicles and backs alike as civic rules are flouted without consequence.

Read about Baburao Shedmake, a Gond leader who fought British rule in 1857, leaving a lasting legacy in Gadchiroli.

Vidarbha’s urban homes and schools are adopting rooftop rainwater harvesting under Jal Shakti Abhiyan to combat water scarcity.

Tracing Gadchiroli's journey from prehistoric fossils and Gond rule to modern-day insurgency and forest governance reforms.

Tracing the Bhoja dynasty’s shift from Vidarbha to Goa, highlighting their Yadava heritage and coastal rule in Chandrapura.

Supreme Court declares digital access a fundamental right; Vidarbha's rural regions face hurdles in implementation.

Cancer screening and treatment in Vidarbha's rural districts, such as Chandrapur and Yavatmal, face barriers despite government programmes.

The world's smallest wild cat, the rusty-spotted cat, faces habitat loss and research gaps in Vidarbha's forests.

Akola’s oilseed farmers face low prices and rising input costs as India’s edible oil imports shape local markets.

Three-year data shows rising crimes against women in Vidarbha amid delays in justice and limited convictions.

The Hemadpanthi Rameshwar Temple in Sindhkhed Raja, Maharashtra, showcases remarkable ancient architecture and history.

The caste census is set to reshape Vidarbha’s political landscape by highlighting key demographic shifts.

Nationwide protests grow over Waqf law changes, raising legal and community concerns in Nagpur, Akola, and Yavatmal.

How tendu leaves support Gadchiroli’s economy, tribal livelihoods, forest trade policies, and environmental concerns.

Baba Amte's work in Chandrapur, founding Anandwan, transformed lives of leprosy patients with dignity and self-sufficiency.