Animal Protection
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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
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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.
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Trending
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Udaipur tailor beheaded for purportedly supporting Nupur Sharma, curfew imposed in several areas
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The big news: Two held for beheading Udaipur tailor, and nine other top stories
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‘This is hell,’ say HIV patients as government body stops supply of life-saving drug
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A mysterious threesome in ‘Haraamkhor’ director’s new film
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‘Not pro-life, just anti-women’: George Carlin’s 1996 set resurfaces as US overturns abortion rights
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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.
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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%.
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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.
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Video
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‘This is the saddest day of my life’: Elderly woman at US pro-abortion rights march tells police
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Watch: UK aviary staff film their burrowing owls to see what the birds get up to when they’re alone
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Caught on camera: Man rides bicycle on Brooklyn street while balancing a suitcase on his head
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Watch: Olivia Rodrigo, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish condemn reversal of abortion rights in US
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Watch: ‘Panchayat’ actor Raghubir Yadav plays ‘musical instrument’ fashioned from a lauki
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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
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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.
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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.
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The Reel
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Watch: Ron Howard’s ‘Thirteen Lives’ revisits the 2018 Thailand cave rescue
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‘Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt Ltd’ trailer: Amruta Subhash in show about pickles and empowerment
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Watch: True crime series ‘Indian Predator’ kicks off with case of Delhi serial killer
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‘Subtle nuances of human relationships’: Why Satyajit Ray adapted ‘Postmaster’ and ‘Samapti’
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Watch: The trailer of series ‘Modern Love Hyderabad’ is out
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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
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Poop, photos and genes indicate that endangered Kashmir musk deer is also present in Nepal: Study
The study concluded that contrary to belief, the alpine musk deer does not exist in the Himalayas of Nepal or in northwest India and Pakistan.
Sahana Ghosh
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Maharashtra: Injured tigress dies after being tranquillised during rescue operation in Tipeshwar
T-4 was spotted with an injury caused by a wire snare in September 2017 and was next seen on May 5, 2018.
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The Field
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India vs Ireland, 2nd T20I: Deepak Hooda scores ton as Hardik Pandya & Co win high-scoring thriller
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Hooda on fire: Reactions to Indian batter’s superb century against Ireland in second T20I
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Malaysia Open Super 750: Prannoy, Satwik-Chirag enter second round with contrasting wins
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Watch: Iga Swiatek after 36th straight win – ‘I’m really motivated to do well at Wimbledon’
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Watch: Eoin Morgan retires – ‘Incredibly proud, excited for English cricket going forward as a fan’