Animal Welfare
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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
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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
Trending
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‘Delhi is our capital too’: A blow-by-blow account of the farmers’ tractor rally on Republic Day
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Andhra couple allegedly murder two daughters in suspected occult ritual, arrested
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Arnab Goswami sends legal notice to Indian Express for article alleging that he bribed ex-BARC CEO
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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Why Malayalam breakout film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ is ‘the story of most Indian women’
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: Large crowd joins Republic Day protest against farm laws in Bengaluru
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‘Strong shouldn’t bully the weak’: Chinese president Xi Jinping at virtual Davos summit
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Republic Day: Animal Planet’s version of ‘Saare Jahaan Se Accha’ is sung with sounds of wildlife
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Protesting farmers gather at Delhi’s Red Fort. Watch scenes from Republic Day tractor rally
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Watch: ITBP soldiers celebrate Republic Day in freezing temperatures of Ladakh
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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
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Delhi’s zoo hid the deaths of 50 animals in 2017 to show dip in mortality rate: The Indian Express
The official records reported 91 deaths, a significant drop from the 325 deaths recorded the previous year.
Scroll Staff
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The popular use of primates in movies has increased their demand as pets, fuelling an illegal trade
Using real apes and monkeys as actors in film and TV encourages people to see them as pets.
Lesley Elizabeth Craig, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Love Scandal & Doctors’ trailer: In AltBalaji web series, drugs, crime and murder at a hospital
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‘Aelay’ trailer: Tamil drama about an ice candy seller stars Samuthirakani, Manikandan
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Republic Day: Reading between the lyrics of five patriotic Hindi film songs
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Watch: ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ set for March 26 release
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Book excerpt: When NT Rama Rao became the first Indian chief minister to act in a movie
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In Chennai, a debate about cat meat after NGO’s crackdown on nomadic community
The Narikoravar are a marginalised group, traditionally known to kill feral cats for meat.
Vinita Govindarajan
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Why are so many pets overweight? Blame it on their owners
Despite their good intentions, owners may be spoiling their pets.
Deborah Linder, The Conversation
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Watch: Meet the man from Gujarat who feeds over 2000 birds every morning with help from his family
Harsukhbhai Dobariya from Metoda and his family, for last 17 years, have been feeding parrots, sparrows, weaver birds among many others.
Barcroft TV
The Field
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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Baba Aparajith’s fifty helps Tamil Nadu seal semi-final spot
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ISL: Federico Gallego’s stunning strike helps NorthEast United to shock win over ATK Mohun Bagan
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Amid pandemic and packed calendar, coach Chris Silverwood defends England’s rotation policy
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India vs England: Disappointed that Bairstow isn’t a part of visitors’ Test squad, says Jayawardene
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First Test: Kagiso Rabada’s late burst on day one puts South Africa in control against Pakistan