Sitting next to the window and enjoying the rain with a sip of alcohol and some fried snacks is the classic monsoon vibe for ...

I F YOU LISTEN carefully, there is a new sound: plip-plop, as the mahua tree drops its blossoms, one by one, onto a net of saris stitched together like a trampoline. Traditionally, these droplet ...

Tree seeds, rather than biomass or fuel crop plants, could represent an abundant source of renewable energy, according to new research. The study suggests that seeds from the Indian mahua and sal ...

In Uda Majhlitand, Jharkhand, Mahua was once a symbol of liquor and conflict. Today, it powers laddus, pickles, and ...

The mahua tree’s flowers, when dried and fermented, produce a spirit that has been consumed by Indigenous peoples in the country for centuries. This ancient alcohol, ...

The Mahua tree holds significant importance for tribal communities. Each tree generates approximately Rs 10,000 annually, with tribal families typically owning 10-20 trees.

Forest officials said over 5,000 Mahua trees had been geotagged till date in PTR's northern division. Now, plans are afoot to expand to revenue villages on the fringes.