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Examining the progress and visibility of Nagpur oranges, Yavatmal cotton, and Bhandara rice under India's ODOP initiative.

How a Nagpur-based NGO, Levellers, is using design, health, and grassroots action to support workers, villages, and the environment.

From Gandhi’s ashram to tribal heritage and science exhibits, Vidarbha’s museums preserve stories across time and themes.

Centuries-old wells across Vidarbha reveal lost water systems, cultural importance, and urgent need for preservation.

Mansar in Vidarbha reveals ancient Vakataka ruins, temples, and a 5th-century capital buried under centuries of soil.

Nagpur addresses rising dog-related tensions with leash laws, dog parks, and humane stray control for safer public spaces.

Prisons in Nagpur and Amravati are offering certified vocational training to inmates, focusing on skill-building and employment.

Shreekshetra Pohradevi in Washim is a major Banjara pilgrimage site with deep historical roots and a rich cultural legacy.

Nagpur’s efforts to rehabilitate beggars from 2019–2024 reveal progress, policy gaps, and a still-growing challenge.

Wardha Dry Port in Sindi, Maharashtra, enhances trade, cuts logistics costs, and drives economic growth for Vidarbha and India.

From mythological kings to colonial rule, Vidarbha’s dynastic history shaped its politics, culture, and identity.

ULIP’s Role in Transforming India’s Logistics and Vidarbha’s Supply Chain India’s logistics sector is undergoing a profound change,...

The Hisse-Borala inscription in Washim, Maharashtra, reveals the Vakataka dynasty’s public works and precise dating from 457 CE.

New 2025 battery recycling rules shape clean-tech opportunities and challenges in Butibori, Nagpur’s industrial hub.

Washim's journey spans ancient volcanic landscapes, Vakataka rule, medieval temples, and a vibrant modern district.

India’s AI crop insurance policy speeds up claim settlements in hailstorm-affected districts like Akola and Yavatmal.

Despite policy shifts and rising demand, bamboo farming and trade in Vidarbha remain limited compared to its true potential.

Dive into Nagpur's vibrant folk theatre, from Tamasha's lively dances to Gondhal's sacred rituals, rooted in Maharashtra's heritage.

How three jurists from Vidarbha rose to become Chief Justice of India and shaped major constitutional decisions.

India’s 2019 plastic waste import ban impacted Nagpur’s formal and informal recycling sectors, shifting sourcing and operations.