A young man from Vietnam's Mekong Delta has gone viral for his lightning-fast ability to scale tall areca palm trees. Within 40 seconds, he can climb, harvest a full bunch of areca nuts, and return to ...

MANGALURU, India, March 8 (Reuters) - Ganapathi Bhat goes to work most mornings carrying a homemade contraption consisting of a small motor, a rudimentary seat and a set of wheels - all expertly ...

Villages under Chaygaon and Bangaon blocks of the district, 40 km from the state capital, are dotted with areca palm trees that were earlier considered to be a source only for ‘Tamul’ (betel nut), ...

In numerous communities across South and Southeast Asia, areca nut chewing is often regarded as a benign tradition. Yet, this seemingly innocuous habit harbors a grave danger: it significantly ...

In Bangladesh, disposable tableware, including plates made of areca palm leaves, is gaining popularity as a good alternative to single-use plastic during social gatherings and festival celebrations, ...