Human-animal Conflict
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Karnataka HC stays Centre’s ban on import, breeding and sale of ‘ferocious’ dog breeds
The stay order is applicable only in the state, the High Court clarified.
Scroll Staff
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Centre asks states to ban the import, breeding and sale of ‘ferocious’ dog breeds
Among the breeds that the Union government has sought to ban are pitbulls, rottweilers and mastiffs.
Scroll Staff
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Why is India seeing so much rage against street dogs?
A string of gruesome dog attacks has created outrage on social media. Scroll unpacks the issue.
Vineet Bhalla
Trending
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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‘Being coerced into joining BJP’, alleges former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
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Nepal takes a leaf out of Sri Lanka’s book, considers exporting crop-raiding monkeys
Troops of rhesus macaques accustomed to human food, enter fields, leaving behind a trail of destruction and exasperated farmers.
Abhaya Raj Joshi
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Sri Lanka’s plan to export 1 lakh crop-raiding monkeys to China sparks outrage
Crop damage is a serious concern and the toque macaque tops the list of pests. But with a controversy erupting, Chinese officials have denied any involvement.
Malaka Rodrigo
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A new study might explain why human-elephant conflict continues in Karnataka despite state effort
Researchers have mapped the conflict-prone areas in the Mysore Elephant Reserve to formulate better strategies to avoid often fatal conflicts.
Sharada Balasubramanian
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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In Maharashtra, Adivasis relocated for tiger conservation have been left to fend for themselves
Some people were rehabilitated to houses with collapsed roofs, rotten rafters, and cracks in the walls and floors.
Sahana David Menon
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Despite years of efforts, Uttarakhand hasn’t really been able to reduce human-animal conflict
Not a month goes by in the state without an incident of a wild animal attacking a human.
Varsha Singh
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An elephant corridor in Assam is slowly being appropriated, threatening both animals and humans
The corridor was proposed in 2019 to help elephants undertake seasonal migration with ease, which is important to reduce human-animal conflicts.
Anupam Sarmah, Arjun Kamdar, David Smith & Hiten Kumar Baishya
The Reel
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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A tale of two mothers, one elephant and one human, highlights a tragedy unfolding in Assam
More than 100 elephants and 200 people have died in the last 12 years in this animal-human conflict.
Sayan Banerjee
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In Gujarat, researchers are using drones and AI to help reduce crocodile-human conflict
Researchers hope that identifying individual mugger crocodiles will assist in rescue and relocation efforts.
Anusha Krishnan
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In Assam, human-wildlife conflicts are rising as the tiger population bounces back
The number of tigers in the state grew from 70 in 2006 to 190 in 2018.
Aatreyee Dhar, IndiaSpend.com
The Field
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage