How Thaneshwar Bhusal turned lapsi into a brand

Lapsi, a sour fruit that grows in the wild, is known for its tangy and appetising taste. Its unique flavour makes it ideal for pickles and condiments.

Fifty-six-year-old Thaneshwar Bhusal of Mudikuwa, Phalebas Municipality–4, never imagined that lapsi—the tart fruit often left to rot in nearby forests—could become a source of income.