HC asks TN to allow Assam team to inspect Joymala, other elephants

The Gauhati high court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu government to give permission and security to a delegation from Assam while inspecting the elephants taken from Guwahati to temples of the......

Paul McCartney Stands Up For Joymala

'Jeymalyatha has suffered more than enough and that she deserves to spend the rest of her time on this Earth away from her abusive trainers, rehabilitating, and with others of her kind.' *IMAGE: A......

Indian evacuees bring their furry friends from Ukraine

Amid the growing tension between Ukraine and Russia, evacuated Indian nationals from the war-torn country have refused to leave their pets behind.  IMAGE: An Indian student, evacuated from......

India relaxes norms, allows bringing back pets from Ukraine

India joins a select list of countries that have made entry for animals less bureaucratic, thereby helping families, including people like Rishabh, escape the warzone with their beloved companion......

A noodle-bowl of issues: How India deals with controversies

Many moons ago, a well-known consumer products company introduced in the market what it called an “egg shampoo”. This being India, at some stage egg prices started going up. Rumour......

The impending broadband wars

Soon, India will have to deal with the question of whether broadband service providers are 'common carriers', like highways, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.  While we in India are busy fighting over......

India bans import of cosmetics tested on animals

Months after announcing a ban on testing of cosmetics on animals, India has banned import of such products and become the first "cruelty-free" cosmetics zone in South Asia. Humane Society......

Fish necklace irks animal lovers

A necklace which encases live fish set amidst diamonds and other precious stones has caused animal lovers to raise a stink even as its designer claims he does not intend cruelty and merely wants to......

Have you seen these AMAZING movies?

Sukanya Verma recaps all the action at this year's MAMI. Every year the Mumbai Film Festival strives to make the world a smaller place by putting together a feast for cinephiles across various......

Richa Chadda goes green!

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting. Actress Richa Chadda is the new ambassador for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Dressed in a leafy outfit......

Vote: Bollywood's best PETA model!

Vote for your favourite PETA star models! Sensationalism sells. And the quickest way to grab attention is shock. People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is known to pull out all the......

Review: Ship Of Theseus is a work of art

Ship Of Theseus is a sign of evolution in filmmaking, writes Sukanya Verma.It feels like forever since a film, made in India, struck such a stimulating chord. Ship of Theseus is that rare sensory......

'Animal rights proponent' Kohli is PETA India's Person of the Year

IMAGE: Virat Kohli, in a recent interview revealed that he has turned vegetarian, although he has not gone vegan yet. Photograph: Virat Kohli/Twitter India’s cricket captain Virat Kohli was......

Virat Kohli bats for Number 44

IMAGE: Virat Kohli learned about the hateful attack on 'Number 44' last June, and felt so ashamed. Photograph: Virat Kohli/Instagram Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, on Thursday, penned a letter......

PETA brings anti-fur protest to Winter Olympics

PETA makes no apologies for using scantily-clad women to advance animal rights IMAGE: From left, Ashley Fruno, Shawn Mcrae and Park Ki-Hyun of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)......

Rohit joins Hollywood stars in Kenya's anti-poaching campaign

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma with an endangered Rhino in Kenya. Photograph: Rohit Sharma/Twitter Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has joined an anti-poaching campaign to save the wild animals of Africa, and,......

Tennis star Sania lends support to PETA campaign

Sania Mirza. Photograph: Instagram India's tennis star Sania Mirza has lent her support to the cause of animal welfare, calling for adoption of homeless dogs and cats in a new ad campaign for......