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A village in Vidarbha broke colonial chains for three days, sparking fierce resistance that rattled the British Empire.

Once a Gond dynasty fort, Chimur became ground zero for Vidarbha’s 1942 uprising, now remembered by a memorial.

Once a prized hill fortress in Vidarbha, Gawilghur's ruins still guard centuries of battles, secrets, and lost empires.

Carved over 2,000 years ago, Vijasan Caves in Chandrapur reveal Vidarbha’s biggest early Buddhist monastic complex.

Once thought extinct, the Forest Owlet has reappeared in Vidarbha’s forests, but its survival is hanging by a thread.

Ramtek’s Trivikrama Temple reveals Vakataka artistry and ancient Hindu heritage in Maharashtra’s historic Vidarbha hills.

Uncover the revival of Malguzari tanks, Vidarbha's historic water systems boosting agriculture and sustainability.

Uncover the forgotten 5th-century Rudra Narasimha Temple built by a Gupta queen in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region.

FIRs, arrests, and harsh charges reveal how government agencies in Vidarbha have targeted journalists since 2020.

Chikhaldhara, Vidarbha’s sole coffee hill station, crafts unique brews with citrus notes, facing climate and market hurdles.

Inside the Vidarbha forest where tiger counts, prey tracking, and wild dog studies are reshaping conservation planning.

Written in 1979, Gram Geeta outlines rural strategies that mirror current policies across Vidarbha’s villages.

Grace's journey from Nagpur's streets to Sahitya Akademi Award reveals how Vidarbha shaped Maharashtra's beloved literary icon.

How a saint from Vidarbha transformed villages, inspired Gandhi, and reshaped India's development path.

The Yellow-footed Green Pigeon, locally called Hariyal, sustains Vidarbha forests through seed dispersal. Discover its habitat, behaviour and conservation needs.

Uncover the remarkable rise, challenges, and revival of Nagpur Flying Club, Vidarbha’s aviation pioneer.

A low-cost model in Vidarbha is boosting school attendance and literacy among tribal children through local language learning.

PM eBus Sewa brings electric buses to Vidarbha’s Akola, Amravati, and Chandrapur, but will all cities catch the green ride?

Abandoned airstrips in Vidarbha are being revived for commercial flights, opening faster and cheaper links to key cities.

Vidarbha’s digital land record drive promises ownership clarity, but tribal blocks face deeper hurdles amid the shift.