Fox nut has become a ‘superfood’ packed with protein. But cultivating it is labour-intensive process with low earnings.

In Bihar, makhana not just a snack—it’s offered to guests, gifted during special occasions, and exchanged as a token of goodwill. It is woven deeply into the social and cultural fabric of our lives, ...

Makhana, commonly known as foxnuts or lotus ... The seeds float for a few days before sinking to the bottom of the pond.

In this week’s Tipping Point, we explore how fox nuts—or makhana—are emerging as a symbol of climate-smart agriculture. With ...

Patna: The effect of US President Donald Trump's 26% increased tariff may impact Bihar farmers, who produce 85% of the makhana (fox nuts) in the country. India exported approximately 600 tonnes of ...