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Two wheelers suspected to be set on fire by protestors go up in flames in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Tamil Nadu passes Jallikattu Bill as protests turn violent

The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on petitions challenging Centre’s notification allowing the sport.

24 Jan 2017 2:01 AM

Youngsters and students participate in a protest to lift the ban on Jallikattu and impose ban on PETA, at Kamarajar Salai, Marina Beach in Chennai. (Photo: PTI/File)

Jallikattu row: Centre says it is 'mulling' to ban PETA

PETA, an NGO funded by foreign nations, always rake up these issues. We will see as to what can be done, Environment Minister said.

23 Jan 2017 1:10 PM

Youngstres and Students during the protest to Lift ban on jallikattu and impose ban on PETA, at Kamarajar Salai, Marina Beach in Chennai on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Wrap-up: Taking the bull by the horns

The Tamil film industry also expressed solidarity with Jallikattu supporters, with top actors and actresses joining a silent protest.

23 Jan 2017 7:07 AM

People gather for a mass protest to support Jallikattu in Coimbatore. (Photo: PTI)

Jallikattu: Tradition wins over modernity

Emotions are still running high after a public uprising was triggered by the Supreme Court’s ban on Jallikattu.

23 Jan 2017 2:48 AM

Jallikattu: To ban or not to ban?

We get celebrities to give their take on a current issue each week and lend their perspective to a much-discussed topic.

22 Jan 2017 12:11 AM

Protestors gather at Marina beach demanding a ban be lifted on the traditional sport of bull-taming, or Jallikattu, in Chennai. (Photo: AP)

Protests over Jallikattu have no base in ideology

People who had no roots with Jallikattu have also joined the protest.

21 Jan 2017 12:29 AM

NGT had passed an interim order banning procurement, stocking, sale and use of manja made of nylon thread.

Shopkeepers held for selling manja despite ban by NGT

According to BSPCA, this Makar Sankrant festival on January 14 saw several birds getting injured by manja.

18 Jan 2017 5:34 AM

AIU finds ‘abused’ labrador in a fit and fine condition

The department is now preparing a written reply to PFA and PETA giving details about the dog’s medical report.

11 Jan 2017 4:34 AM

Killer whale ‘Tilikum’ that hit limelight by the US documentary Blackfish, died on Friday, at the age of 36. (Photo: AFP)

Tilikum, SeaWorld’s killer whale no more

Tilikum had been fighting a bacterial lung infection since March when he died at the marine theme park in Orlando, Florida.

08 Jan 2017 6:25 AM

The treatment meted out to the dog amounts to cruelty and is a punishable offence under section 11 (1) (a), (f), (g) and (h) of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. (Representational Image)

PETA, PFA ask AIU to change ‘cruel’ dog handler

The neighbours also stated that the dog was being deprived of basic comforts and necessities.

01 Jan 2017 3:12 AM

Justin Bieber slammed for wearing fur

The animals rights organisation PETA has slammed Bieber.

22 Dec 2016 12:14 AM

Amitabh Bachchan and Sunny Leone are among several other celebrities in the list.

Bachchan, Sunny ahead of Shahid, Anushka, Sonam in Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity contest

Audiences can vote for their favourite celebrity on PETAIndia.com, with results to be announced soon.

05 Dec 2016 12:55 PM

In July 2015, the high court banned the use of Victoria carriages in Mumbai.

AWBI pushes for horse rehab plan

Demands plan to save horses that haul Victoria carriages despite High Court ban.

04 Dec 2016 6:55 AM

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