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

However, the low availability of the fish in India often shoots ... captured from River Padma — a sweet water breeding ground. Historically, Hilsa has also been used as a bargaining chip between ...

A hilsa less than 10 inches in size is called jatka (small hilsa), and the age of such a hilsa remains around 8-9 months ...

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 has for long been a cultural and culinary staple. Yet, despite a notable increase in production, its price remains ...

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 ...

"Hilsa is mainly a marine and migratory fish. It migrates from brackish water to freshwater rivers for breeding and laying eggs. After breeding, it returns to the sea. It lays eggs more or less ...

Image Credit: Getty While Hilsa is easily available in West Bengal, you can find it in most parts of India throughout the year. If you're a fan of fish curries, this recipe is a must-try! Add 1 cup of ...

A two-month fishing ban along a 70-kilometer stretch of the Padma-Meghna rivers in Chandpur begins on March 1 to ...

nor should it be diluted to the extent of tasting like pungent water. The flesh of hilsa fish soaks up the tanginess of ...