Animal Welfare
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Supreme Court stays Bombay HC observation that those who feed stray dogs must adopt them
The court directed that no coercive steps should be taken on the basis of the High Court order.
Scroll Staff
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Discovery of kangaroos in West Bengal raises questions about animal trafficking by Indian zoos
Breeding farms in the region are part of a larger network to procure and supply exotic animals.
Nabarun Guha
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In the US, zoos and aquariums are shifting to a new standard of ‘animal welfare’
Unlike in the past, captive animals are now kept in surroundings that resemble their native habitat.
Michael J Renner, The Conversation
Trending
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Young professionals are fleeing crisis-hit Pakistan in hope of a better future
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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
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Toddler says she didn’t like ‘Pathaan’, Shah Rukh Khan posts video with a promise to work harder
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Watch: ‘3 Idiots’ stars Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan comically reunite to promote new film
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In hot Rajasthan, solar-powered coolers help herders earn more from camel milk
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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
Video
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‘Hold on to my fur’: Musician remixes cat’s meowing to create this song (and others)
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Caught on CCTV: Woman’s chain snatched while getting into a lift in the building she lives in
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Watch: Stunning video of a tiger crossing the river in Jim Corbett national park
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Toddler says she didn’t like ‘Pathaan’, Shah Rukh Khan posts video with a promise to work harder
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Watch: TV host Ellen DeGeneres surprised with marriage vow renewal ceremony by wife Portia de Rossi
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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
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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‘Faraaz’ review: A shallow exploration of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
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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 Field
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Watch: Sania Mirza recounts her journey at the Australian Open – ‘Everything started here for me’
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NBA: LeBron James within touching distance of setting all-time scoring record
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Tennis: Alycia Parks stuns world No 5 Caroline Garcia to win first WTA title in Lyon
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Davis Cup: Borna Coric helps Croatia reach Finals; South Korea and Finland prevail in upset wins
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Boris Becker welcomed back to German tennis ‘with open arms’ after release from London prison