Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

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......

Animal activists move SC against decision to lift Jallikattu ban

The Centre's notification lifting ban on bull taming sport Jallikattu during the festival of Pongal in Tamil Nadu was on Monday challenged in the Supreme Court. The petitions seeking urgent hearing......

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......

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......

Cows to ask shoppers to ban leather

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are all set to 'move' television viewers with their message to lay off leather through an advertisement featuring, a cow, calf and a buffalo as the star......

US firms not to use Indian leather

US retail giant Liz Claiborne has decided against using Indian leather because of the cruel treatment meted out to animals enroute slaughter houses in the country, People for the Ethical Treatment......

Keep off Tibet, Dalai Lama to KFC

Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has told the Kentucky Fried Chicken fast food chain to stay out of Tibet over alleged cruelty to animals, an animal rights group said on Thursday.The......

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......

PIX: When Adah Sharma was CAGED!

Actress Adah Sharma kickstarted a new campaign with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, where she demonstrated against cruelty against birds in...

World's Sexiest Vegetarian

Actress Olivia Wilde is the World's Sexiest Vegetarian, according to officials at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The actress snatched the title from Leona Lewis, who was voted......

Garam Masala hottie strips for PETA

Living up to her movie title, actress Nargise Bagheri, who also acted in Khusti, is seen here astride a horse wearing nothing but her hair forPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals'......

'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......

Chappell denies involvement with PETA

The Indian cricket team's new coach, Greg Chappell, has refuted claims that he is an ambassador for animal rights organisation PETA."I wish to refute the claim by People for Ethical Treatment of......

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,......