Animal Welfare
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Protruding eyes, flat faces, short legs: Selective breeding has serious consequences for animals
The human desire to seek novelty in another sentient being is harming their health and their natural abilities, welfare and longevity.
Jacqueline Boyd, The Conversation
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The livestock export bill has been withdrawn for now but disregard for live animal trade remains
The export of live animals is a thriving, lucrative business for India. It was only the inclusion of cats and dogs in the draft bill that sparked outrage.
Varda Mehrotra & Alok Hisarwala
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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
Trending
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Unnatural sex between husband and wife not rape, woman’s consent immaterial: Madhya Pradesh HC
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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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
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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
Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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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
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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
The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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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
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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
The Field
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Aryan and five other Indians enter finals
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Cricket, ICC rankings: India remain No 1 in ODIs and T20Is, ranked second in Tests
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Watch, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Sean Paul and Kes combine to create tournament's official anthem
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: As India chase an elusive title, here’s an analysis of the chosen 15