Seven killed at jallikattu events across Tamil Nadu

The lack of barricades to separate spectators from participants lead to some of the deaths.

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· Feb 13, 2017 · 11:12 am

Jallikattu protests: Ex-HC judge will lead inquiry into alleged police violence, says Panneerselvam

The Tamil Nadu chief minister said steps were being taken to ensure the release of students arrested during the agitations.

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· Jan 31, 2017 · 12:22 pm

Chennai: Section 144 imposed in Marina Beach and Foreshore Estate area till February 12

The police's prohibitory order came as WhatsApp forwards were being circulated asking people to assemble to protest the ban on jallikattu.

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· Jan 29, 2017 · 11:44 am

Chennai police chief says they showed great restraint during jallikattu protests

The DMK wants an inquiry into the excessive force officers have been accused of using on agitators gathered at Marina Beach.

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· Jan 28, 2017 · 11:21 am

Anti-national, anti-social elements infiltrated jallikattu protests, Panneerselvam tells TN Assembly

The chief minister claimed he had evidence that protestors used Osama bin Laden’s pictures during the demonstrations.

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· Jan 27, 2017 · 03:24 pm

Adding fizz to the jallikattu protest, Tamil Nadu now wants Coke and Pepsi out

Supporters of the bull-taming sport accuse the soft drink majors of trying to kill native cattle breeds to corner the dairy market.

Vinita Govindarajan

· Jan 26, 2017 · 07:30 am

Video: From bulbul fights to bullock racing, there are demands for these animal sports to be allowed

The removal of the ban on jallikattu in Tamil Nadu has had a ripple effect from Assam to Goa.

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· Jan 25, 2017 · 10:00 am

Is jallikattu 'Hindu' or 'Dravidian'? An Indus Valley seal might have the answer

Most scholarship now connects the Indus Valley script to an early form of the Dravidian language.

Shoaib Daniyal

· Jan 25, 2017 · 08:00 am

Watch: Kamal Haasan demands explanation after videos purportedly show arson by police in Tamil Nadu

In clips that went viral on social media, officers are apparently seen setting an auto on fire during pro-jallikattu protests in Chennai.

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· Jan 24, 2017 · 01:24 pm

The solution to saving native cattle breeds lies in organic farming practices, not jallikattu

A farmer describes her efforts to preserve 12 breeds of draught as well milch indigenous cattle.

Aparna Rajagopal

· Jan 24, 2017 · 08:00 am

As Chennai police try to evict jallikattu backers, fishermen accuse them of setting fire to property

Several fishing hamlets by Marina Beach witnessed stone-throwing and arson.

Vinita Govindarajan

· Jan 24, 2017 · 06:00 am

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes Bill to allow jallikattu

Supporters had demanded a permanent solution to the ban imposed on the bull-taming sport.

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· Jan 23, 2017 · 05:17 pm