The ritual is ingrained, and so is that love for Hilsa, considered to be the best fish variety by most Bengalis. Yes, most Bengalis, not all. Note here the fact that there is that deep cultural ...

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 ...

In Buddhist Jataka, Buddha once turned himself into a red fish and offered his flesh to people to save them from starvation and cure them of a skin disease ...

Hilsa fish curry: This Bengali recipe is very easy to prepare, tastes delicious and is a great accompaniment with steamed rice. Add about a cup of water to it, about 1/2 tsp haldi, salt to taste and ...

The overall research results suggest that Hilsa fish complete their first year of reproduction as males and then migrate to the sea in search of food. While in the sea, these Hilsa gradually ...

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, ...

whole genome sequencing and population genomics of the fish. Notably, Rahman, who completed his doctorate in Shanghai and returned to Bangladesh in December, was the first to confirm that hilsa ...

Bangladesh: The interim government of Bangladesh has lifted its export ban on the popular and prized Hilsa fish to India, just ahead of Durga Puja, a significant festival for Hindu Bengalis.