Jallikattu

SC upholds Tamil Nadu law allowing 'Jallikattu', says: "Can't interfere in events of cultural heritage"

The Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the Tamil Nadu law allowing bull-taming sport 'jallikattu' and similar laws, framed by the Maharashtra and Karnataka governments to allow sports involving animals, have also been upheld by the apex court.

May 18, 2023

Breaking: Malayalam film Jallikattu is India's official entry for Oscars 2021 | Deets inside

Malayalam film Jallikattu is India's entry for Oscars 2021. Jallikattu was chosen out of 27 films in the race to be India's entry for Oscars 2021. Other movies were 'Gulabo Sitabo', 'Bulbbul', 'The Sky is Pink', 'Serious Men' and 'Gunjan Saxena'.Scroll down to read more.

Nov 25, 2020

PETA India report to SC documents cruelty to Jallikattu bulls in TN

PETA India contended that as bull deaths and even many human injuries are not always recorded, the figures are likely to be vastly underestimated.

Jun 20, 2020

This Mollywood young star will share screen space with Vijay in Thalapathy 64

Thalapathy 64, which is being directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is expected to be another colourful mass masala entertainer from Vijay.

Oct 2, 2019

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Tamil Nadu's Jallikattu enters Guinness records on day when raging bulls kill 2

Jallikattu organisers have set up even operation theatres near the venues given high chances of injuries.

Jan 21, 2019

Why Rajinikanth's political entry will be a dud

Forget political entry, when was the superstar politically active ever?

Jul 3, 2017

Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha passes bill to legalise bullock-cart races in state

The amendment states that any person who is found guilty of causing any injury or harm to the animal will be sentenced to three years in prison or be charged with a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh.

Apr 6, 2017

Jallikattu is a cock and bull story; where were celebrity protesters during the Kudankulam stir?

The sounds of dissent further amplified after film stars joined the chorus. The pro-Jallikatu movement was an open-and-shut case, given the only lot that stood to lose were the bulls themselves.

Mar 5, 2017

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TN AIADMK crisis: Nobody can hijack the party, says Panneerselvam

Governor should act, need permanent solution to crisis, says DMK's MK Stalin.

Feb 10, 2017

Tamil Nadu Jallikattu : 36 bull tamers injured in Jallikattu event in Madurai district

With permission from the Tamil Nadu government, Jallikattu events are being scheduled in Madurai on different dates.

Feb 5, 2017

Here are the signs that Sasikala Natarajan aka Chinnamma will take over as Tamil Nadu chief minister

Sasikala Natarajan had succeeded J Jayalalithaa as AIADMK chief, but had let O Panneerselvam remain the chief minister.

Feb 4, 2017

Raghava Lawrence's stand on entering politics

Raghava Lawrence says that if the situation demands and if the students and youngsters are pushed to get into politics, he would support them as a backbone with public support.

Feb 2, 2017

Supreme Court refuses to stay Tamil Nadu bill on Jallikattu

The Supreme Court allowed the Centre to withdraw its last year's notification and instead issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government validating the new law on Jallikattu. The state government has been given six weeks to respond to it.

Jan 31, 2017

India news live updates: Honda recalls 41,580 units of Accord, Civic and Jazz models to rectify faulty airbags

The had demanded and accepted bribe worth Rs 5 lakh.

Jan 31, 2017

Jallikattu ban: President Pranab Mukherjee approves Jallikattu ordinance passed by TN government

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvan had said in Chennai that an ordinance would be made to bypass the ban on Jallikattu after President Pranab Mukherjee approves it

Jan 30, 2017

Supreme Court to hear all petitions regarding Jallikattu on January 31

Centre has filed a plea that seeks to withdraw its notification issued in January last year that allowed Jallikattu to be held in TN.

Jan 27, 2017

Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam backtracks on Coke-Pepsi ban, says only appealing to shops to not sell soft drinks

The Tamil Nadu Traders Federation, another big trade association, has also asked its members to stop the sale of products manufactured by Pepsi and Coca-Cola from March 1, 2017.

Jan 25, 2017

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Jallikattu ban: Animal Welfare Board of India moves SC challenging controversial Jallikattu Bill

The petition came after the state assembly passed an amendment bill, in a special session on Monday, to hold Jallikattu events across the state without obstacles.

Jan 25, 2017

After Jallikattu ban, Coca-Cola and Pepsi products to be banned in Tamil Nadu from March 1, 2017: Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam

According to them, Pepsi and Coca-Cola are robbing farmers and the people of the state of their water sources only to use it in their factories.

Jan 24, 2017

Jallikattu protests turn violent: Actor Kamal Hassan shares video showing cops torching vehicles at Mylapore in Chennai [VIDEO]

Kamal Hassan shared the video on Twitter that shows a policeman throwing a sheaf of burning newspapers into an autorickshaw.