A century-old family business of making 'chaku' might come to an end

While Nepalis around the world are celebrating Maghe Sankranti and Maghi, the special sweet for these occasions, chaku (a sweet made from hardened molasses), is not something you want to miss out on. Lalitpur-based Jilen Joshi, like every other year, is busy making chaku. But he thinks he will be the last in his family line to hold on to this century-old family business.

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