Jallikattu

With Jallikattu back, protesters now turn out for Kambala; but what is Kambala?

Kambala was an annual buffalo race held in Karnataka. The bull taming sport was banned by the Karnataka High Court.

Jan 23, 2017

Jallikattu mania takes spotlight away from farmers' deaths, agrarian crisis

Tamil Nadu is staring at an agricultural crisis, with all 32 districts declared "drought-hit" and deserves more attention than Jallikattu.

Jan 23, 2017

Jallikattu controversy: 'Stay calm,' Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth's plea to the agitators

Kamal Haasan has requested Jallikattu protesters to stay calm. He says that the highest office in the country is watching and will talk in your favour soon.

Jan 23, 2017

Jallikattu protest live updates: TN Assembly passes Jallikattu Bill unanimously; Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan call for calm

Earlier, the Ice House police station in Chennai had been set on fire, hile people taking part in Jallikattu protests were dispersed, and other live updates.

Jan 23, 2017

India news live updates: Akhilesh Yadav fields sister-in-law Aparna Yadav as candidate for Lucknow Cantonment

UP CM Akhilesh Yadav will contest the assembly elections from Mubarakpur.

Jan 23, 2017

After peaceful protests for its reinstatement, 2 killed as Jallikattu celebrations turn violent

Nearly 83 persons were reported to be injured in the Jallikattu celebrations.

Jan 22, 2017

Pawan Kalyan asks AP politicians to take inspiration from Tamilians fight for Jallikattu to get special status for AP

Power star Pawan Kalyan feels that like Tamilians' fight for Jallikattu, Andhra Pradesh can also get special status through silent movement.

Jan 22, 2017

Jallikattu Protests: Locals call off bull-taming event in Madurai's Alanganallur village demanding permanent solution to the ban

The event was supposed to be inaugurated by Chief Minister O Panneerselvam at 10 am.

Jan 22, 2017

Vijay secretly visits Marina Beach to support Jallikattu movement

Vijay spent considerable time at Marina Beach without revealing his identity, and the photos of the actor have now gone viral.

Jan 21, 2017

Jallikattu Ban: DMK working president MK Stalin, Kanimozhi go on one-day hunger strike in support of bull-taming sport

Protesters refused to call off the agitation even after CM Panneerselvam promised that Jallikattu will take place within a day or two.

Jan 21, 2017

India news live updates: Pak returns Indian soldier, who inadvertently crossed LoC, at 3 pm via Wagah Border today

Sepoy Chandu Babulal Chohan will be debriefed and medical check-up will be carried out.

Jan 21, 2017

Jallikattu controversy: Ram Gopal Varma slams celebrities, supporters of traditional Tamil Nadu sport

Ram Gopal Varma has reacted to the Jallikattu controversy.

Jan 21, 2017

Why did Ilayathalapathy Vijay skip Nadigar Sangam protest against ban on Jallikattu?

Vijay failed to turn up at the protest event organised by the Nadigar Sangam over Jallikattu issue.

Jan 20, 2017

Nadigar Sangam protests Live updates: Rajinikanth, Ajith, Trisha at the pro-Jallikattu meet [Photos]

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ajith, Trisha and many other big names from Kollywood are attending the Nadigar Sangam protests in favour of Jallikattu.

Jan 20, 2017

Jallikattu protest: Thousands of Bengaluru youth come out against the ban

The Jallikattu protest organisers said they will arrange another mass protest in Ulsoor between 10 am and 12 pm on Sunday against the Jallikattu ban.

Jan 19, 2017

Jallikattu Protest: Breathtaking photographs of the controversial sport and what goes on behind the scenes

Bangalore-based independent photojournalist, L Selvaprakash, shares a few pictures from his documentation of the Jallikattu in 2008. Jallikattu protests agains the sport's ban have been held across Tamil Nadu

Jan 19, 2017

India news live updates: Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Verma to be the next CBI chief

Yuvraj Singh also scored a century in the second ODI match against England.

Jan 19, 2017

Jallikattu ban TN Live: Music composer AR Rahman to fast tomorrow to show solidarity with people protesting for Jallikattu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Tamil Nadu chief minister that Jallikattu ban was sub-judice, but they would support the state government.

Jan 19, 2017

Jallikattu is not bullfighting! Here are five differences between Tamil Nadu's bull-taming sport and Spanish bullfighting

Some global media outlets have compared Jallikattu to Spanish bullfighting, but in reality, they are as different as chalk and cheese. Here are five major differences

Jan 18, 2017

Jallikattu Ban: Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam to meet PM Modi urging ordinance on bull-taming sport; requests youth to give up protest

The protestors have also called for a ban on animal rights organisation People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Jan 18, 2017