JHARKHAND: The life of 26-year-old Shweta Hansda, who brewed and sold ‘handia’ (rice beer) at home for a living, has now completely changed. The woman from Fatehpur village under Dumri block ...

And when he feels hungry after grazing cattle from dawn to dusk, he gulps down a glass or two handia. “Handia (rice beer) is the best option to keep hunger away,” said Bisun, a resident of Rupabel ...

Whiskey and beer the preferred choices. Around 5% of women in the islands consume locally prepared drinks such as Handia, Toddy, and Jungli, which are traditionally brewed. 4.9% of the women in ...

Handia is a drink which is prevalent in the state. It is a rice beer which is prepared by the local community. It is made from the ‘ranu’ tablet which is a combination of 20-25 herbs ...

So, enjoy the land of fourteen gods with strong Tripuri whisky. Handia is a rice beer that is offered to Gods of Mundas and Santhalis ethnic groups. The tribal women produce this beer to be given ...