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A detailed account of key battles fought in Vidarbha, tracing shifts in power from the Mughals to the British East India Company.

Severe staff shortages in Vidarbha’s hospitals keep healthcare services out of reach for many across the region.

How Gandhi challenged untouchability and leprosy stigma through his care for the Sanskrit scholar Parchure Shastri at Sevagram.

A detailed look at the lives, traditions, languages, and occupations of Bhil, Koli, Halba and Kaikadi communities in Vidarbha.

Elderly residents in Nagpur face major transport challenges that restrict access to essential healthcare services.

Nagpur is emerging as a potential hub in India’s semiconductor mission with strong infrastructure and policy support.

Tracing Akola's history from its ancient Vidarbha roots through dynastic rule, colonial era, freedom struggle to modern growth.

Vidarbha faces rising clean water challenges as drought, contamination, and poor access affect health and daily life.

India’s ethanol blending policy shapes sugarcane farming in Vidarbha, impacting Buldhana and Yavatmal’s economy and water use.

Markandeshwar Temple in Gadchiroli showcases medieval stone architecture and sacred legends along the Wainganga River.

Ancient Indian texts describe Vidarbha as a powerful kingdom with sacred sites linked to mythological figures.

Slum dwellers in Nagpur faced repeated evictions, policy failures, and broken promises between 2015 and 2025.

Varhadi dialect, a unique Marathi form in Vidarbha, blends history, culture, and distinct grammar in this vibrant language.

Chikhaldara in Vidarbha offers scenic views, wildlife, forts, and Vidarbha's only coffee plantations in one hill station.

MGNREGA wage delays hit rural labourers in Washim and Chandrapur hard, disrupting lives during non-harvest seasons.

Kachargarh Caves in Gondia reveal 25,000-year-old history and vibrant Gondi culture through ancient caves and festivals.

Students in Nagpur report unsafe and poor-quality food in hostels, raising serious concerns about health and oversight.

Decades old Zudpi Jungle land conflict in Vidarbha impacts tribal access, development projects, and legal classifications.

Karun Nair’s move to Vidarbha sparks team triumphs and revives his career with stellar Ranji and Vijay Hazare performances.

Mendha-Lekha in Gadchiroli is India’s first village to gain legal forest rights and full self-governance through consensus.