Month: August 2017

In remembrance of S Paul Veteran photographer S Paul was a great master whose outstanding art was matched by outstanding warmth and generosity With the recent passing of S Paul, ‘Paul Sa’ab’ to his friends, colleagues and legions of admirers, photography in India has lost one of its most outstanding practitioners ever. The void he … Continue reading IN REMEMBRANCE OF S PAUL

{gallery}munirkadogkilling{/gallery} Update: My colleagues have been chasing this case an due to police pressure two of them have been arrested. Two are still absconding. Cruelty comes from all corners of the country and the world. Here are some more examples taking place in Delhi. Also attaching the FIRs The news report is from hindustan Times.  {source}<!-- … Continue reading Update:Caught on camera: 3 men kill stray dog with stone, bag it, walk away in Munirka

So many poor stray animals have been mindlessly killed by some maniac who poisoned them near Uruli Devachi in Pune district. Here are is the full report from TOI {gallery}punedogpoison{/gallery}

  India's heritage animal faces a multiplicity of ever-present dangers and its protection must receive enhanced priority. While reducing accidents is important, the main focus should be on nurturing elephant reserves One can argue whether the elephant census 2017’s figure of there being 27,312 behemoths across 23 States in India signifies a decline of 3,000 or so … Continue reading WE HAVE FAILED TO PROTECT THE ELEPHANT

No Bullock Cart Races Until Rules Under Prevention Of Cruelty Towards Animals Act Are Framed: Bombay HC...Read more at: http://www.livelaw.in/no-bullock-cart-races-rules-prevention-cruelty-towards-animals-act-framed-bombay-hc/   The Bombay High Court on Wednesday prohibited the state from granting any permission allowing bullock cart racing before framing rules as envisaged in the new amendment to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, … Continue reading No Bullock Cart Races Until Rules Under Prevention Of Cruelty Towards Animals Act Are Framed: Bombay HC

Myra is a beautiful 7-8 months old Labrador mix girl. Bought when she was a baby by an “enthusiastic” family, their interest in keeping her disappeared within months. They kicked her out of their home and started raising her on the streets. Myra was meek and weak. She decided to rest in front of a … Continue reading Myra the lion heart! Up for adoption.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/noida/new-clearer-video-surfaces-of-man-strangulating-dog-in-noida/story-32Uxid7OanNCw8qlR1qJiJ.html http://www.dnaindia.com/delhi/report-ngo-offers-rs-50000-reward-for-man-who-killed-dog-by-standing-on-him-2505632 New, clearer video surfaces of man strangulating dog in Noida   Imagine a police man who does this. Now imagine what kind of a protector of the law he would be? He should be made a severe example of. Story below is from Hindustan Times and the links are above.     Two … Continue reading New, clearer video surfaces of man strangulating dog in Noida

The delhi high court order against stray dog feeding was only a fight between two parties involved in a personal matter of private property where the dogs were being fed. It has no legal standing on rest of the state and the supreme court rules and other rules about feeding them stays. Here are all … Continue reading Street Dog Feeders in Delhi: PLEASE Do not panic

To help the cow, the Union Ministry needs to coordinate action on multiple fronts. It should set up a separate ministry for cattle welfare without delay As I said in an earlier column, I am against the killing of cows as, indeed, of all animals and birds. I equally oppose cow vigilantism because of the … Continue reading UNITED, WE CAN SAVE THE COW