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
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What recourse does Canada have under international law after accusing India of assassination?
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Scroll Ideas: How the BJP 'pappufied' Rahul Gandhi
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In a first, security forces rain pellets on protesters in Imphal
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Why a celebrated Russian artist chose to become an Indian citizen
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‘Fukrey 3’ review: Third time unlucky
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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: Meta and Ray Ban launch smart glasses with which to search, translate, livestream, and more
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Michael Gambon (1940-2023): Scenes from some of the actor’s memorable roles, including Dumbledore
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Pakistan: TV panellists get into physical altercation after an argument during live debate
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Caught on CCTV: Masked thieves hold staff and customers at gunpoint, rob jewellery store in Delhi
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Watch: Shrek moss-covered movie home recreated for real in the Scottish highlands
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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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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Mumbai Diaries’ season 2 trailer: Bombay General Hospital staff deal with a deluge
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‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ review: A spirited cast enlivens a predictable plot
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Watch: Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’ teaser
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ review: An entertaining comedy laced with welcome tartness
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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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India at Asian Games 2022, Sept 30, live blog: Sreeshankar M, shooters, hurdler reach final
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India at Asian Games, Sept 30 schedule: Mirabai in action; gold medals available in tennis, squash
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Paris Paralympics 2024: Russian athletes allowed to compete under neutral flag after vote
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Asian Games, Tennis: Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan win doubles silver under tough conditions
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Asian Games, Shooting: Palak shines in air pistol events as shooters clinch five medals