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Geography of Vidarbha: Rivers, Forests, Climate and Natural Resources
A deep look at Vidarbha’s terrain, rivers, forests, climate patterns and natural resources that define the region’s core.

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7 days ago7 min read


Warud: The Rise of Vidarbha’s Orange Town
Warud’s journey from a small settlement to Vidarbha’s orange centre and how water scarcity is putting it at risk.

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Jan 2910 min read


Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme Sparks Infrastructure Upgrades in Vidarbha
RDSS is reshaping power distribution in Vidarbha with feeder separation smart meters funding flows and consumer pushback.

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Jan 289 min read


Bembla River Project in Vidarbha: A History of Ambition and Failure
Decades of delays, soaring costs, and dry canals reveal how the Bembla river project failed farmers across Vidarbha.

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Jan 276 min read


Etapalli in Gadchiroli: From Prehistoric Roots to Tribal Heartland
Etapalli in Gadchiroli reveals a deep past of prehistoric tools, Gond rule, colonial conflict, forests, and living tribal traditions.

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Jan 234 min read


Aspirations in Numbers: Vidarbha’s Hopes Reflected in Spending Patterns
From budgets to irrigation and highways, Vidarbha’s spending patterns reveal hopes, gaps, and the cost of delayed development.

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Jan 219 min read


Alankar Square in Nagpur: The City’s Thriving Plant Nursery Hub
How Alankar Square turned into Nagpur’s seasonal plant market, tracing its sellers, timing and trade roots.

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Jan 207 min read


Salary Appraisals in Nagpur: 2026 Trends Across Sectors
Salary appraisals in Nagpur during 2026 reveal sector gaps, steady hikes, and uneven gains across jobs and incomes.

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Jan 1910 min read


Telankhedi Hanuman Mandir: An Ancient Spiritual Centre in Nagpur
500-year-old Telankhedi Hanuman Mandir in Nagpur hides swayambhu secrets on Seminary Hills. Vidarbha's ancient crisis-remover draws endless devotees.

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Jan 1610 min read


Rare Earth Mining in Vidarbha: Potential and Challenges
Rare earth deposits found in Vidarbha point to strategic minerals, past neglect, fresh surveys, and mining challenges ahead.

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Jan 156 min read


Pranhita–Godavari Valley and Its Hidden Geological Past
The Pranhita–Godavari Valley reveals fossils, coal layers, and river history that define Vidarbha’s deep past.

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Jan 146 min read


Magan Sangrahalaya: Wardha Gandhi’s Living Museum of Rural Technology
Magan Sangrahalaya in Wardha traces Gandhi’s rural technology vision through living exhibits that inform self-reliance.

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Jan 137 min read


Lonar Lake: Vidarbha’s Mysterious Meteoric Crater Lake
India’s only basalt meteor crater lake, Lonar reveals rare chemistry, ancient myths, and a fragile ecosystem in Vidarbha.

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Jan 127 min read


Shopping Malls Struggle to Survive in Nagpur: A Study of Retail Collapse in Vidarbha
Nagpur's malls collapse despite 3.6M population. 49% vacancy rate reveals shocking truth behind Vidarbha's retail paradox and empty corridors.

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Jan 810 min read


Seminary Hills, Nagpur: How a Forest Became a Spiritual and Power Centre
From dense forests to seminaries, temples, colleges and offices, Seminary Hills shaped Nagpur’s spiritual and civic life.

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Jan 57 min read


Wildlife Conservation in Vidarbha: What Worked and What Failed
A decade of data shows uneven wildlife conservation in Vidarbha, with clear gains, persistent losses, and mounting pressure.

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Jan 16 min read


Agricultural Innovation Trends Emerging in Vidarbha
An examination of crop practices, agri-tech use, research activity and market structures shaping farming across Vidarbha

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Dec 31, 20255 min read


How Vidarbha Keeps Its Non‑Marathi Languages Alive
Inside Vidarbha’s fight to save Gondi, Kolami, Korku and more in a Marathi-majority region through schools and community action.

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Dec 24, 202512 min read


3 Common Claims About Nagpur That Are True
Nagpur’s early nights, extreme summers, and administrative rhythm explained through everyday patterns that keep these claims alive.

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Dec 22, 20254 min read


Hazrat Baba Kambalposh Dargah of Arni and Its Living History
Arni’s Hazrat Baba Kambalposh Dargah reflects faith, shared traditions, and a long history that still shapes the town today.

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Dec 18, 20256 min read
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