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The livestock export bill has been withdrawn for now but disregard for live animal trade remains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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Supreme Court rejects plea seeking termination of 30-week pregnancy
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Comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi rejected
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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‘He represents all Kashmiris in jail’: A maverick stirs up Baramulla poll from prison
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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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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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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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‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 trailer: The Targaryens go to war
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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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: Sam Curran plays a captain’s knock as Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Meiraba Maisnam stuns HS Prannoy; Satwik-Chirag, Ashmita win
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Cricket: Former Nepal captain Sandeep Lamichhane acquitted of rape charges
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen and Abhishek Yadav among nine Indians to enter semi-final
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Olympic Games: Paris 2024 to generate revenue of over 7 billion dollars, says study