Animal Protection
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World’s largest private rhino herd faces a bleak and uncertain future
Rhino breeder John Hume recently put his 1,999 southern white rhinos up for auction since he could no longer afford the running costs. No buyers came forward.
Jim Tan
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‘We could charge $25 million for every tiger killed’: Nepal minister’s suggestion draws ire
In a rare conservation success story, the Himalayan country’s tiger population has tripled in the past 12 years.
Abhaya Raj Joshi
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India’s elephants will suffer huge setback if proposed changes to Wildlife Protection Act are passed
The exception allowing private ownership of elephants has led to widespread abuse and harm. Now, legalising their trade will mark a dangerous regression.
Alok Hisarwala
Trending
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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No plan to introduce inheritance tax, clarifies Congress after Sam Pitroda’s remarks trigger row
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In Rajasthan, the law to protect the camel is contributing to its decline
A 2015 blanket ban on the sale of the animal across the state border has slashed its price, making sustenance difficult for breeders.
Azera Parveen Rahman
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Tigress Avni killed on court’s order, says SC, refuses to take contempt action
CJI SA Bobde said that trophy hunting was a serious matter, but added that the court cannot interfere at this stage.
Scroll Staff
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Tigress Avni killing: SC issues contempt notices to Maharashtra officials for rewarding shooter
The petitioner alleged that authorities had arranged a function after the hunt and a silver idol was given to sharp-shooter Asgar Ali.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Asiatic lion population rises 29% in Gir; Modi and Environment Minister Javadekar laud Gujarat
The state forest department also said the distribution area of lions in Saurashtra has increased by 36%.
Scroll Staff
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Actor Pamela Anderson writes to PM Modi, urges him to promote veganism at government events
She wrote to the prime minister on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Scroll Staff
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How the perfect paintbrush may be killing thousands of mongooses every year
For every kilogram of mongoose hair that is used in brushes, about 50 animals are killed. An estimated one lakh mongooses die for art annually.
Sibi Arasu
The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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US: Baby turtle washes up on the shore, dies after consuming 104 pieces of plastic
A sea turtle rehabilitation coordinator for Gumbo Limbo Nature Center said all turtles who die on the coastline have plastic in their intestines.
Scroll Staff
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Delhi zoo’s last Cape buffalo dies allegedly after consuming plastic, inquiry ordered
The zoo’s veterinary officer Abhijit Bhawal found a plastic-like material in the stomach of the animal during the autopsy.
Scroll Staff
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In Kashmir, research into migratory birds flies into an unexpected problem – poachers’ guns
Birds fitted with satellite transmitters to track their movements are being shot down.
Athar Parvaiz
The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification