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From early railway workers to modern leaders, the Sikh community in Nagpur has built a strong legacy of service and progress.

Uncover how the Bahmani Sultanate shaped Vidarbha through forts, coins and rulers, leaving a rich yet overlooked medieval history.

Political loan waivers in Vidarbha spark hope but leave core farm distress unresolved with every new promise.

Unearth hidden forts, temples, and lakes of Vidarbha that hold centuries of history yet remain away from tourist crowds.

Vidarbha’s steep taxes are choking progress and holding back jobs, farmers, and small businesses from real growth.

Shifts in Maharashtra’s gig economy see Vidarbha’s riders and freelancers adapting to evolving policy changes

Public library awards can spark a vibrant reading movement in Vidarbha, setting new standards for literacy and engagement.

Nagpur’s streets, politics and true stories come alive in five films that capture the city’s raw and gripping backdrop.

Unmask the hidden records and shocking stories of colonial brutality in Vidarbha under British rule.

Ancient capitals of the Vakataka dynasty in Vidarbha reveal royal power, temples, and art shaping India’s early history.

From Nagpur’s Haldiram’s to Shegaon’s famous kachori, these iconic shops of Vidarbha continue to define the region’s culture.

Turmeric farming in Chandrapur and Gadchiroli is gaining ground with strong demand, rising prices, and growing farmer interest.

Understand the political and family dynamics that kept Vidarbha mostly neutral during the Mahabharata’s Kurukshetra battle.

Severe shortages and long shifts push Vidarbha firefighters to the edge, impacting emergency response and safety.

Five haunted landmarks in Vidarbha tied to eerie voices, tragic pasts and unsettling stories that still linger today.

Deotak inscriptions reveal Ashoka’s moral edict and a Vakataka king’s temple record, bridging centuries of Vidarbha’s history.

Ambitious urban dreams rise in Nagpur while daily struggles for basics reveal growing cracks beneath progress.

Step inside Bhatkuli’s Adinath Swami Temple, where 3000-year-old relics and Vidarbha’s history captivate visitors.

Seven Bollywood names trace their roots to Vidarbha through their studies, linking Nagpur’s classrooms to Hindi cinema.

Inactive Jan Dhan accounts in Vidarbha blocked relief and left crores idle, exposing gaps in India’s financial inclusion drive.