News for 'ethical-treatment-of-animals'

Russian artist's photoshoot with 'pink elephant' draws ire

Russian artist's photoshoot with 'pink elephant' draws ire

Rediff.com9 hours ago

A photo shoot in Jaipur featuring an elephant painted pink has sparked controversy and animal welfare concerns after the elephant's death. The incident has led to calls for stricter regulations on the use of animals in commercial and artistic activities.

Why This Elephant Triggers Outrage In Maharashtra

Why This Elephant Triggers Outrage In Maharashtra

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

A Supreme Court order relocating an elephant to a care facility in Vantara has sparked public outrage in Maharashtra by putting the state government in a difficult position over issues of animal welfare and public sentiment.

'This will only increase panic between people and dogs'

'This will only increase panic between people and dogs'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court's order to remove stray dogs from Delhi-NCR localities has sparked mixed reactions, with RWAs welcoming the move and animal rights activists raising concerns about implementation and potential harm.

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

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

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

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 southern state.

PIX: When Adah Sharma was CAGED!

PIX: When Adah Sharma was CAGED!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The 1920 actress demonstrated against cruelty against birds in cage.

SC dismisses plea seeking stay on Jallikattu

SC dismisses plea seeking stay on Jallikattu

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The petitioner demanded that Jallikattu must be conducted under the supervision of the district collector.

Richa Chadda goes green!

Richa Chadda goes green!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Paul McCartney Stands Up For Joymala

Paul McCartney Stands Up For Joymala

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'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.'

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

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

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The 31-year-old also reportedly visited an animal shelter in Bengaluru to check on injured and formerly neglected dogs there, sending a message to his fans to adopt animals rather than buy them.

Vote: Bollywood's best PETA model!

Vote: Bollywood's best PETA model!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Take this fun poll now!

PICS: Mandira Bedi, a sexy stunner in black!

PICS: Mandira Bedi, a sexy stunner in black!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Here's a glimpse of celeb hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani's line 'Black Velvet' from her label SoFake, started in collaboration with her partner Sukriti Grover, on Day Two of the LFW.

Unbelievable! This is what Kartik Aryan eats

Unbelievable! This is what Kartik Aryan eats

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

"I think this is a myth that to be fit you need to be a non-vegetarian."

Clooney's girl strips for PETA: Fashion news!

Clooney's girl strips for PETA: Fashion news!

Rediff.com7 May 2011

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

What PETA said to the EC about UP polls

What PETA said to the EC about UP polls

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Animal rights body People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals on Friday appealed to the Election Commission to allow it to use the covered up elephant statues in Uttar Pradesh as a platform to expose cruelty against jumbos in circuses. In a letter to Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi, PETA urged him to request the Uttar Pradesh government to open the city's parks for them.

100-year-old marathoner Fauja, PETA's new poster boy

100-year-old marathoner Fauja, PETA's new poster boy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Just days after registering his name in the Guinness World Record as the oldest person to complete a marathon, 100-year-old Fauja Singh has now become the oldest man to star in a PETA ad campaign.

Garam Masala hottie strips for PETA

Garam Masala hottie strips for PETA

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Nargise Bagheri poses astride a horse in all her natural glory.

Parnell goes shirtless in PETA's anti-circus ad

Parnell goes shirtless in PETA's anti-circus ad

Rediff.com27 May 2011

South African cricketer Wayne Parnell is all set to go shirtless in the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA) new anti-circus ad in Mumbai.

PETA brings anti-fur protest to Winter Olympics

PETA brings anti-fur protest to Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

"Unfortunately fur is being worn by many Koreans," said Fruno on Tuesday, adding that China, the host of the 2022 Winter Games, is one of the world's largest fur exporters.

Raveena sizzles in PETA ad

Raveena sizzles in PETA ad

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

The Bollywood actress bares all in sexy new PETA ad.

Lady Gaga causes outrage with raw meat bikini

Lady Gaga causes outrage with raw meat bikini

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Pop star Lady Gaga has angered animal rights activists after appearing on the cover of the September issue of Men's Vogue Japan clad in a bikini made of raw meat.

World's Sexiest Vegetarian

World's Sexiest Vegetarian

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Olivia Wilde snatched the title from Leona Lewis, who was voted top vegetarian in 2008 and 2009.

Richa's lettuce dress has a secret message

Richa's lettuce dress has a secret message

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The actor raised awareness on veganism.

Zeta-Jones: PETA's worst-dressed celeb 2010!

Zeta-Jones: PETA's worst-dressed celeb 2010!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Animal rights group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has named actress Catherine Zeta-Jones the worst-dressed celeb of 2010. See who else got a rap across the knuckles for wearing fur and animal skins!

PETA demands closure of cruel online community

PETA demands closure of cruel online community

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has demanded an immediate closure of a Web community that "instigates violence" towards dogs.

Shocking: Indian tigers on sale online

Shocking: Indian tigers on sale online

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

The website advertises that it is the only one in the world, which has been breeding tigers in India and shipping them worldwide since 1984. It offers 'a five-month-old tigress at a cost of $13,400 (about Rs 6.1 lakh), and comes with an 'ivory collar', three 'tiger toys' and a guide.

Indian evacuees bring their furry friends from Ukraine

Indian evacuees bring their furry friends from Ukraine

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

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

PETA chief held for blind-folding Gandhi statue

PETA chief held for blind-folding Gandhi statue

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Founder-director of the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Ingrid Newkirk, and two functionaries were arrested on charges of blind-folding statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Park in Coimbatore as part its campaign against the nod given by Supreme Court for conducting Jallikattu.

Amisha supports PETA

Amisha supports PETA

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

SC dismisses review plea on jallikattu ban

SC dismisses review plea on jallikattu ban

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The review petition filed by Tamil Nadu government is still pending in the court.

Sunny wants you to go vegetarian. Will you?

Sunny wants you to go vegetarian. Will you?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Any takers for Sunny Leone's spicy new challenge?

US firms not to use Indian leather

US firms not to use Indian leather

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

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 of Animals, India, said on Tuesday.

Irwin was a 'cheap reality TV star': PETA

Irwin was a 'cheap reality TV star': PETA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

While fans all over the world have been mourning the tragic death of Steve Irwin, the animal lovers at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals aren't shedding even 'crocodile tears' for the naturalist.

'We thought of Nafisa as an angel'

'We thought of Nafisa as an angel'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

Chappell denies involvement with PETA

Chappell denies involvement with PETA

Rediff.com30 May 2005

India's new cricket coach refuted claims that he is an ambassador for the animal rights organization.

J Lo, Cindy Crawford: Worst dressed!

J Lo, Cindy Crawford: Worst dressed!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

Keep off Tibet, Dalai Lama to KFC

Keep off Tibet, Dalai Lama to KFC

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

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.

Go vegetarian, pleads Yana Gupta in new ad

Go vegetarian, pleads Yana Gupta in new ad

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

The popular model appears in a new advertisement for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, which is part of a campaign to promote vegetarianism.

Cows to ask shoppers to ban leather

Cows to ask shoppers to ban leather

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

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 cast.

SC refuses to block Kambala buffalo race for now

SC refuses to block Kambala buffalo race for now

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

PeTA has opposed the upcoming Kambala festival on grounds of cruelty to animals. Calling for banning the sport, it said the agitators have taken a leaf out of the pro-Jallikattu protesters' book.

Hold your horses: Malaika has something to say!

Hold your horses: Malaika has something to say!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The stunning celeb called for an end to horse-drawn carriage rides.