The trade has to be concluded by Oct 22, when a 22-day hilsa fishing ban kicks in to allow the fish to lay eggs. Though ...

One more thing that makes hilsa altogether different from other fish is that it distinctly tastes below par during the mating ...

Hilsa fish curry, or ilish machher jhol, is a classic Bengali dish that's often served on special occasions and during festivals. Image Credit: Getty While Hilsa is easily available in West Bengal, ...

Hilsa is a bond shared across borders by the two Bengals – a unifying thread between India and Bangladesh, intact even now, 75 years since Independence. A delicate slice of fish slathered in ...