Lucknow’s Paan Bowing Out As Paan Masala Takes Over. LUCKNOW, (IANS) – Yet another tradition, deeply rooted in the culture of the City of Nawabs- Lucknow, is on its deathbed.

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Ranjita Mallik, an employee at a private tutorial group, said the festival holds deep cultural value. “Paan is intrinsically associated with Odias and the state’s culture. We chew paan during Raja. We ...