Animal Welfare
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Protruding eyes, flat faces, short legs: Selective breeding has serious consequences for animals
The human desire to seek novelty in another sentient being is harming their health and their natural abilities, welfare and longevity.
Jacqueline Boyd, The Conversation
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The livestock export bill has been withdrawn for now but disregard for live animal trade remains
The export of live animals is a thriving, lucrative business for India. It was only the inclusion of cats and dogs in the draft bill that sparked outrage.
Varda Mehrotra & Alok Hisarwala
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Supreme Court stays Bombay HC observation that those who feed stray dogs must adopt them
The court directed that no coercive steps should be taken on the basis of the High Court order.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Discovery of kangaroos in West Bengal raises questions about animal trafficking by Indian zoos
Breeding farms in the region are part of a larger network to procure and supply exotic animals.
Nabarun Guha
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In the US, zoos and aquariums are shifting to a new standard of ‘animal welfare’
Unlike in the past, captive animals are now kept in surroundings that resemble their native habitat.
Michael J Renner, The Conversation
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‘Animals can’t be confiscated before accused is convicted’: SC asks Centre to amend rules
The court said that the 2017 rules in the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act cannot run contrary to the express intention of the legislation.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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As 1,821 elephants starve amid lockdown, experts call for end to private ownership of the animal
Elephants under private care are routinely abused and undergo immense stress.
Supriya Vohra
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What a Swiss vote on dehorning cattle says about cow protection in India
Switzerland will vote this Sunday on farmer Armin Capaul’s proposal to subsidise farmers who let their cows keep horns.
Yamini Deenadayalan
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Sounds of cicadas: A loud but under-studied insect is finally getting attention
Two new species of cicadas have been discovered in the Western Ghats, representing new wave of interest by Indian scientists in the neglected insects.
Manupriya
The Reel
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Hyderabad to get an exclusive dog park soon
The park has facilities such as a clinic, training and exercise equipment, splash pool and an amphitheatre.
Scroll Staff
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Centre notifies rules to regulate pet trade; only micro-chipped puppies can now be sold
Under the new rules, all pet shops will have to get a certificate of registration from the State Animal Welfare Board.
Scroll Staff
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Why it’s so hard to estimate how many animals are killed by farming every year
More research is needed to ascertain the impacts of agriculture on wild animals.
Brandon Keim
The Field
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IPL 2024: Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar bowl Punjab Kings to crucial win over Chennai Super Kings
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Badminton, Thomas Cup 2024: India finish second in Group C following loss to Indonesia
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Fitness watch: Project launched in England to study causes of ACL injuries in women’s football
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IPL 2024: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I