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Millets, pulses, oilseeds, and forest farming shaped agriculture before cotton dominance in Vidarbha’s dryland regions.Millets, pulses, oilseeds, and forest farming shaped agriculture before cotton dominance in Vidarbha’s dryland regions.

Tribal honey hunters of Vidarbha risk steep forest climbs to harvest wild honey using traditional and sustainable methods.

A deep look at Vidarbha’s terrain, rivers, forests, climate patterns and natural resources that define the region’s core.

Chandrapur Anganwadi workers face irregular honorarium payments, crippling rural families amid delayed reimbursements and chronic financial chaos.

Ashoka’s edict and Vakataka rule carved in stone at Deotak Temple reveal Chandrapur’s rarely told ancient past in full detail.

From megalithic sites to Gond forts, Brahmapuri’s 3,000-year-old past reveals Chandrapur’s deep historical roots.

Three distinct rap voices are reshaping Maharashtra’s soundscape as Vidarbha’s streets rise into India’s hip hop spotlight.

Centuries-old Ballarpur Fort in Chandrapur reveals Vidarbha’s Gond legacy through its ruins, tunnels, and fading walls.

Inside Vidarbha’s industrial core, Nagpur and Chandrapur reveal NCAP’s mixed record in cleaning toxic skies.

Rare 4th-8th century rock-cut miniature sculptures near Warora reveal unique ancient art in Vidarbha’s historic Rishi Kashi lake area.

Uncover Warora’s layered evolution from ancient Vakataka rule to its rise as Chandrapur’s coal-powered heart.

From Vidarbha’s forests to Parliament and Ram Mandir, Ballarpur teak’s unmatched quality continues to define Indian craftsmanship.

Ballarpur’s transformation from a Gond kingdom capital to Maharashtra’s major industrial city reveals secrets of Vidarbha’s past.

India’s steel production surges with Vidarbha’s rich iron ore and coal reserves shaping Chandrapur and Gadchiroli’s industrial future.

Data over five years shows sharp contrasts in Vidarbha’s traffic safety, with some cities improving while others worsen.

Vidarbha’s medium towns see big shifts in water and sewage systems under India’s AMRUT initiative.

NULM’s self-employment and skill-training drive is reshaping slum livelihoods and small businesses in Amravati, Akola, and Chandrapur.

Uncover the lost Mana Naga dynasty of Vidarbha, their forts, serpent goddess, and the rise of Gonds that ended their reign.

Unlock untold stories of Manikgarh Fortress in Vidarbha, where dynasties shaped India's historic heart.

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