They are praised for their fragrant, mildly spicy flavour. But these vivid green leaves can also be lovely in the dessert ...

A motif of prosperity, new beginnings and goodwill, the betel leaf interlaces the multi-cultural Sri Lankan society. Bulath in Sinhalese and Vettilai in Tamil, this glossy heart-shaped leaf of ...

Kolkata, Apr 16 () Betel leaf or 'paan' farmershave urged the West Bengal government to fix a minimum supportprice for their produce, as the ongoing lockdown has resultedin "huge losses", an ...

A native cash crop, betel nut is referred to as "green gold", and it is completely untaxed. Markets often have an area dedicated solely to betel nut vendors. Prices for one betel nut and mustard ...

Lakshmipur's bustling betel nut trade supports the livelihoods of approximately 5,000 workers and traders during the season. The district boasts 6,876 hectares of betel nut plantations, with new ...

You would have seen these betel leaves in several occasions, such as weddings, housewarmings, temple festivals and other auspicious occasions. This is the Authoor betel leaf, that is unique to ...