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City Stories
Stories of Vidarbha and its people


The 1877 Badminton Court: Kamptee Cantonment’s Oldest Secret
Step inside Kamptee Cantonment’s 1877 teak court to witness 150 years of untouched colonial badminton history in play.


How Akshay Wadkar Became Central to Vidarbha’s Three Ranji Titles
From a 2018 final century to captaining the 2025 title win, Akshay Wadkar became central to Vidarbha’s Ranji rise.


Pulgaon History: How Railways, Cotton and Ammunition Built the Town
Pulgaon's history spans railways, cotton trade and its ammunition depot, revealing how this Wardha town gained importance.


Lokmanya Tilak and Nagpur: The City Behind Four Turning Points in His Political Life
Lokmanya Tilak’s Nagpur connection ran deeper than visits, from Gita Rahasya and Home Rule to allies who backed his politics.


Nagpur’s History of Protest: From Flag Satyagraha to Mass Movements
Nagpur’s protest history spans freedom struggles, workers’ strikes, farmer agitations and movements that filled its streets.


Itwari, Nagpur: Inside the 100-Year History of a Trading Hub
Inside Itwari’s history, from Nagpur’s Sunday bazaar and old trade lanes to railway links and its rise as a trading hub.


Inside Nagpur’s Narrow Gauge Rail Museum and Its Rare Railway Past
Nagpur’s Narrow Gauge Rail Museum preserves rare engines, coaches and the story of the historic Satpura railway network.


Nagpur's Ravan Makers: Inside the Binwar Family's Fiery Craft
Meet the Vidarbha family behind Nagpur's giant Ravan effigies, built for months, burned in minutes each Dussehra.


Kalamna Nagpur: The Market That Controls City Prices
Kalamna Nagpur drives grain, oranges, rail freight and daily prices from one of the city’s most important trade hubs.


Bhavabhuti's Birthplace: Why Padampur in Gondia Remains Disputed
Padampur in Gondia is linked to Bhavabhuti, author of UttarRamacharita. Ruins, museum demands and birthplace debates keep it in focus.
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