On the corner of a crowded and noisy floor, a bespectacled man was calling out bids for a basket of Hilsa fish. He repeated the prices quoted by traders in a loud, rhythmic tone: "1,400-1,420 ...

Indians in West Bengal may face a shortage of hilsa, their favourite fish, as millions gear up to celebrate the state's biggest festival, Durga Puja, in October. That is because Bangladesh ...

The much awaited Padma Hilsa or the Hilsa fish of mighty River Padma, perhaps the world’s tastiest fish has finally arrived to grace the dishes of Kolkatans. Much to the ecstasy of the Bengali ...

Hilsa fish, known as lishi in Odia, is a prized delicacy, celebrated for its rich flavour and unique texture. Revered in coastal regions of India, particularly Odisha and West Bengal, this fish is ...

Hilsa fish is one of the most popular and sought-after foods in the Indian subcontinent. It is the national fish of ...

Bengalis in India, especially in West Bengal, are euphoric that the Bangladesh government has revoked its earlier ban on the ...

A Supreme Court lawyer today filed a writ petition with the High Court challenging the legality of the interim government's decision to permit exporting 3,000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India.

For lovers of Hilsa shelling out more for their favourite fish this year, the worse may be yet to come as a shortened import window draws to a close, at a time of falling catch and reduced imports.

The wholesale rate for Hilsa fish at the Howrah wholesale fish market is currently priced at Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,600 per kilogram. This fish, known for its superior taste, crossed the Petrapole ...