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Uncover how house help in Vidarbha shapes survival, challenges norms, and defines urban family life in Maharashtra.

Step into the world of Bada Deo, Vidarbha’s Gond god, and uncover ancient myths and captivating tribal rituals.

Tribal devotees revive ancient rituals atop Surjagarh’s peaks as mining controversies reshape Vidarbha’s sacred yatra.

National Bio-Energy Mission brings a surge of renewable energy to Vidarbha by converting cotton waste into power.

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

Skill Sakhis is connecting Vidarbha’s women with skills, jobs and digital training through empowered local leaders.

Step inside Nagpur’s Rajaram Sitaram Dixit Library, a 150-year-old institution shaping the city’s reading culture and identity.

Nagpur’s Nanga Putla Square carries a unique history of tragedy, folklore, and art that shaped this unforgettable city landmark.

Education in Vidarbha drives skill gains and income growth through technical training, agriculture, and digital literacy initiatives.

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.

Step into the secrets of Dulha Darwaza in Achalpur, where history and Sufi legend shape Vidarbha’s spirit.

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.

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.

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.

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.