We are now selling khus at Rs 30 a foot. Picture by Ashwinee Pati Summer fruits Fruits also come handy in the heat as people often complain of dehydration. In this season, fruit such as watermelon and sugar palm are in high demand. The sales rise in direct proportion to the soaring mercury.” Another fruit that has become extremely popular is the sugar palm or tala saja. It also makes you feel cool.”Madhumita Pradhan, a private company employee, said: “I buy the sugar palm fruit every day.

Source: The Telegraph April 25, 2017 21:56 UTC