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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Sriram Raghavan: Remembering the dark side to Dev Anand
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Arundhati Roy: The dismantling of democracy in India will affect the whole world
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India at Asian Games, September 24 schedule: Shooters and rowers in contention for medals on Sunday
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Asian Games 2022: With its largest contingent, India aim for biggest medal tally in Hangzhou
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Why the United States has been forced to walk a fine line amidst India-Canada tensions
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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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‘It was my wife until Rafael Nadal showed up’: Roger Federer on his favourite doubles partner
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Eco India, Episode 239: Ecosystems are under threat from growing human activity. Can we fix this?
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MotoGP Bharat 2023: Rider has narrow escape as bike skids, catches fire during race in Greater Noida
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Watch: Several areas in Nagpur, Maharashtra flooded after heavy rain, rescue operations underway
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Watch: Singer Justin Timberlake and his NSYNC bandmates get together to recreate old photograph
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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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Watch: Marathi series ‘Shantit Kranti’ gets a second season
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ trailer: In Nithya Menen-led Telugu show, a woman stakes claim to her inheritance
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‘The Great Indian Family’ review: Well-meaning but simplistic
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‘Sultan Of Delhi’ trailer: Tahir Raj Bhasin leads series about ambition in 1960s India
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Reel vs real: When undercover agents act against India’s enemies abroad
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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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India at Asian Games 2022, Sept 24: Arjun Lal-Arvind Singh win silver in rowing
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India at Asian Games, September 24 schedule: Shooters and rowers in contention for medals on Sunday
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India MotoGP: Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin wins first-ever sprint race in Noida
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In pictures: Asian Games declared open after colourful ceremony at Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina Borgohain lead Indian contingent in opening ceremony