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Vidarbha in Ain-i-Akbari: Secrets of Berar’s Mughal Era Unveiled
Detailed Mughal records reveal Vidarbha’s Berar region’s administration, forts, and revenue in Akbar’s era like never before.

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Oct 31, 202510 min read


3 Global IT Companies that Emerged from Nagpur
From Nagpur’s IT roots to global reach, these Vidarbha-born tech firms redefined India’s digital growth story.

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Oct 30, 20255 min read


Malkapur’s Untold Past: Forts, Frontiers, and Vidarbha’s Shifting Heart
Ancient forts, Maratha clashes, faith legends, and cotton power, Malkapur’s roots run deep in Vidarbha.

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Oct 30, 202511 min read


Clash in Vidarbha: The Battle of Argaon That Changed India's Centre
British and Maratha armies collide in Vidarbha in 1803, transforming Berar’s fate and shaping history in Akola district.

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Oct 30, 20259 min read


Nagpur’s Lost Rickshaw Pullers: The Untold Story of Vanishing livelihoods
Manual rickshaws nearly vanished from Nagpur, forcing pullers into hardship and new struggles few ever imagined.

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Oct 30, 20257 min read


2 Vidarbha-Origin Private Enterprises That Grew From Local Roots
From dairy counters to export warehouses, two Nagpur-born firms quietly shaped Vidarbha’s private enterprise roots.

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Oct 29, 20253 min read


Why Nagpur’s Citizens Choose Cars on EMI Over New Public Transport
Nagpur’s public transport gaps and rising vehicle demand drive many to buy cars on EMI for daily ease and control.

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Oct 29, 20256 min read


Soybean Acreage Falls Sharply in Vidarbha as Farmers Shift Crops
Acreage under soybean drops across Vidarbha as farmers switch to maize amid erratic rains and low market prices.

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Oct 29, 20255 min read


Akot Through the Ages: From Ancient Settlement to Strategic Stronghold
Centuries of power struggles, trade, and devotion have shaped Akot’s unique place in Vidarbha’s unfolding story.

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Oct 29, 202511 min read


4 Teachers Lighting the Path of Tribal Education in Vidarbha
Four teachers transforming education in Vidarbha’s tribal heartlands through innovation, language, and community learning.

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Oct 28, 20255 min read


Nagpur’s Construction Noise Crisis: Why Residents Are Losing Their Peace
Construction noise blares from dawn to dusk across Nagpur, with rules ignored and residents pushed to their limits. What’s fueling the chaos?

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Oct 28, 202516 min read


The Centre of Science for Villages in Dattapur, Wardha
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.

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Oct 28, 20259 min read


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

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Oct 28, 20253 min read


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

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Oct 27, 20253 min read


Tumsar: Tracing Centuries of Transformation in Bhandara's Historic Heartland
Unearth Tumsar’s journey from Gond dynasties and Maratha rule to its rise as Vidarbha’s rice and mining hub.

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Oct 27, 202512 min read


Stingless Bees of Vidarbha: New Species and Conservation Efforts
A newly found stingless bee in Vidarbha is driving fresh action to protect native pollinators in Maharashtra.

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Oct 27, 202513 min read


Honeybees of Vidarbha: A Study of Species, Distribution and Conservation
Rare honeybee species thrive across Vidarbha’s forests and farms, shaping pollination, ecology, and local livelihoods.

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Oct 27, 202512 min read


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

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Oct 24, 20254 min read


Inside Vidarbha’s Dr Salim Ali Sanctuary
A rich glimpse into the bird paradise at Navegaon National Park where hundreds of species thrive year-round.

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Oct 24, 202512 min read


A Refuge in Vidarbha: Five Decades of the Norgyeling Tibetan Settlement
Inside Vidarbha’s Norgyeling, a 50-year story of exile, endurance and hope shaping a Tibetan settlement’s future.

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Oct 24, 20258 min read
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