Animal Rights
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What alarmed reactions over an ‘aggressive’ sea otter say about human nature
People love otters, but western representation of otters has disconnected us from the random and varied complexities of their behaviour in nature.
Patricia MacCormack, The Conversation
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Supreme Court upholds state laws allowing Jallikattu, two other animal sports
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra governments had made amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act to allow the sports.
Scroll Staff
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Why the plan for octopus farming is outright inhumane
These marine animals are emotional beings capable of building communities and feeling pain.
Kristin Andrews, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Pit bulls were once America’s best friend. Who made them a public enemy?
The law is thankfully coming full circle on these dogs.
Colin Dayan, The Conversation
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The rewilding of Rivaldo in Tamil Nadu gives hope for radical change for elephants in captivity
It’s time to abolish the belief that captivity can be a humane alternative for the species.
Alok Hisarwala
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Bakri-Id: The debate on animal sacrifice should not be weaponised to create further hate
The solution lies in building constructive, long-term dialogue among all groups to effect change, write two animal activists.
Alok Hisarwala & Krishnaunni Hari
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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Despite a history of violence against animals, India does not have a formal record of this cruelty
While the country claims to be the home of ahimsa and a place of compassion to all living creatures, the reality is very different.
Alok Hisarwala
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The life and death of Lakshmi Kumari, an elephant as old as the Indian Constitution
For most of her life of 70 years, she was entitled to a promise of compassion. But it was never delivered.
Alok Hisarwala
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Sugarcoated lies and silences: Animal rights language is made of many things
All social justice movements use language to harness change – but animal rights was denied a seat at that table.
Shreya Ray
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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As elephant Saumya’s brutal death is communalised, what does it say about India’s animal policies?
While captive elephants are worshipped, they are subjected to a life of forced hard labour and torture.
Rajesh Kasturirangan & Alok Hisarwala
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Despite a decade-old Supreme Court order, nobody is really looking after India’s stray animals
Not a single state in India has a fully-functioning animal welfare board.
Mayank Aggarwal
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Paw-n of war: Military dogs are honoured as heroes, but given no protections under law
Despite their widespread use in war, military dogs have hardly any legal rights. As a matter of fact, the US labels them as ‘equipment’.
Shireen Daft, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final