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City Stories
Stories of Vidarbha and its people


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.


King Bir Shah’s Tomb: The Chandrapur Controversy Few Know About
A royal murder, a grand tomb and a modern dispute keep King Bir Shah’s memorial in Chandrapur in focus.


Sonegaon Amrai Nagpur: A 300-Year-Old Grove Under Scrutiny
Sonegaon Amrai Nagpur history, heritage well and the 61-tree controversy that has drawn citywide attention.


Vidarbha Express Train: Route, History, Timings & Demand
Vidarbha Express train route, timings, history and demand from Mumbai to Nagpur and Gondia explained clearly.


Blackbuck Decline Forced Urgent Fix at Karanja Sohol Sanctuary
Blackbuck left Karanja Sohol as grasslands vanished, triggering urgent habitat restoration in Maharashtra.
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