Animal Cruelty
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For the ‘tiger farms’ of Asia, the big cat is worth more dead than alive
A production line takes tigers from zoos to be harvested for their meat, skin and bones.
Simon Evans, The Conversation
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Mahout and his assistant brutally thrash elephant with sticks in Tamil Nadu, arrested
The animal was participating in an annual rejuvenation camp for temple and mutt elephants.
Scroll Staff
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Kamal Haasan criticises those involved in death of elephant in TN, says ‘we destroyed forests’
A Supreme Court lawyer has also written to the Chief Justice of India asking him to intervene in the repeated instances of cruelty towards animals.
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Tokyo 2020, day 2 live: Indian men take on Australia in men’s hockey; Sindhu, Batra, Mary Kom win
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The lights begin to wink out in India’s democracy
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Tamil Nadu priest arrested for alleged comments against PM Modi, Amit Shah and DMK leaders
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Tokyo 2020, India’s schedule on July 25: Sindhu, Mary Kom begin campaigns; shooters in medal fray
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Tokyo 2020: Manika Batra refused national coach's help in first round, says India TT team leader
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Elephant dies after resort workers throw burning tyre at it in Tamil Nadu, two arrested
People threw a burning tyre at the elephant to scare it away, but the tyre got stuck to the animal’s ear.
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Manatee found in Florida river with ‘Trump’ etched on its back, US wildlife officials begin inquiry
The mammal was spotted on Sunday in the Homosassa River in Florida.
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Men beat dolphin to death in Uttar Pradesh, three arrested after video goes viral
A man can be heard telling the assailants that they are beating the mammal for no reason, but they continue attacking it.
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Video
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Watch: Weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu dedicates her Olympics silver medal to all Indians
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Watch: Passenger loses balance while trying to board moving train, is saved by an RPF officer
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Watch: UK MP Dawn Butler says in Parliament PM Boris Johnson has lied repeatedly
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Watch: Villagers in Karnataka’s Ankola return to river islands in boats as water levels drop
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Watch: Large crowds gather at Sivaganga temple in Tamil Nadu with no physical distancing
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Assam: Drivers suspended after train runs over elephant, one-year-old calf; engine seized
The calf’s carcass was found at a distance of one kilometre from its mother, indicating that the train was speeding in a reserve forest.
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Why it is not okay to hurt animals even in video games
Violence against virtual beasts may promote disrespect for their living counterparts, finds a study.
Simon Coghlan, The Conversation & Lucy Sparrow, The Conversation
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Nagaland bans sale of dog meat amid outrage on social media
Social media users and animal welfare organisations had expressed anger over a picture of the dogs with their mouths tied and put in sacks.
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The Reel
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A Jean-Pierre Leaud double bill marks one of the most fascinating careers in the movies
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‘Kingdom: Ashin of the North’ review: The secrets of the zombie-inducing plant are revealed
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Why Bengali cinema’s colossus Uttam Kumar had a rough time in the Hindi film industry
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‘Hungama 2’ review: Priyadarshan comedy hunts high and low for the laughs
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‘Feels Like Ishq’ review: Series about young love is mostly mush
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Kerala: Three arrested for killing of 10-year-old elephant in April
The elephant could not eat or drink anything after being injured by a trap set up to kill a wild animal. It then returned to the forest, where it died.
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Kerala: Elephant may have accidentally eaten firecracker-stuffed fruit, says environment ministry
The ministry further took note of the illegal act of planting fruits laced with explosives to repel wild boars from entering plantation farms.
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Kerala: NGT takes cognisance of elephant’s death, forms panel and seeks action-taken report
The National Green Tribunal said the panel’s report will also include a long-term management plan to avoid such incidents in the future.
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The Field
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Tokyo 2020, boxing: Mary Kom overcomes tough opening round test to advance to pre-quarterfinals
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Tokyo 2020, table tennis: G Sathiyan loses to Hong Kong’s Siu Hang Lam in closely-fought match
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Tokyo 2020, shooting: Deepak Kumar, Divyansh Singh Panwar exit men's 10m air rifle in qualification
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Tokyo 2020, tennis: Osaka cruises to win as Barty loses opener, two-time champ Murray withdraws
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Tokyo 2020, badminton: Working on my aggression and technique, says PV Sindhu after strong start