Quote of the day by Pythagoras: ‘As long as Man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings, he will…’ – Greek philosopher on compassion, peace, and humanityOver 2,500 years ago, philosopher Pythagoras observed a profound link between how humans treat animals and their own capacity for peace and...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Florida Horror: Man shoots his partner, son and dog in front of his mother, faces multiple charges; what we know so farA Florida man, Nicholas Novickis, is accused of fatally shooting his 6-year-old son, Phoenix, his partner, Allie Novickis, and their dog at...
29 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Quote of the day by Peter Singer: “The more we can reduce unnecessary suffering, the better the world becomes.” Learn the powerful life lesson from the modern thinker who believes ignoring human and animal suffering is morally wrong — and how to create a more compassionate and meaningful life through small human actionsQuote of the day by Peter Singer: ‘The question is not whether we can ignore suffering, but whether we choose to.’” Peter Singer’s philosop...
28 May, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Quote of the day by Thomas Hardy: 'Cruelty is the law pervading all nature and society..' lessons on life and humanity from British authorThomas Hardy, a renowned Victorian critic, observed that cruelty is an inherent part of both nature and society, an inevitable evil that ca...
21 May, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Supreme Court allows euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill stray dogsThe Supreme Court has permitted euthanasia for rabid and dangerous stray dogs. This decision aims to protect human life from aggressive can...
19 May, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: “Man is a rational animal — so at least I have been told. Throughout a long life, I have looked diligently for evidence in favor of this statement, but so far I have....” Did Bertrand Russell expose the biggest hidden flaw in human nature long before the digital age arrived?Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: Bertrand Russell remains one of the most searched philosophers in modern intellectual history. His bo...
08 May, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Be humane, take abandoners to taskFive Siberian Huskies were abandoned near Nandigaon village, with one dying from heat. This incident reveals a societal issue where animals...
03 May, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Quote of the day by American comedian Richard Pryor: ‘I urge you to ask yourself just how honorable it is to preside over the abuse…’Richard Pryor, a legendary comedian, used his platform to address uncomfortable truths. His powerful words challenged society's casual acce...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Golden Retriever suffocates to death in car as owner spends hours at Goa casino, dog attempted to chew vehicle mat trying to surviveA Golden Retriever died tragically from heat and suffocation inside a locked car in Panaji after its owner spent more than four hours at a ...
07 Apr, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Punjab govt mulls restart of traditional bullock cart races in Ludhiana's Kila RaipurThe Punjab government is considering new rules to resume traditional bullock cart races at the Kila Raipur sports event in Ludhiana. The 20...
25 Mar, 2025, 08.21 PM IST
Pets not disposable commodities; fine for abandoning animals should rise from Rs 50Abandoning pets, especially dogs and cats, is a punishable offense under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 in India. However, t...
29 Sep, 2023, 01.58 AM IST
PETA moves SC seeking review of verdict upholding laws allowing 'Jallikattu', other animal sportIn a unanimous verdict, a five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice K M Joseph (now retired) had noted The Prevention of Cruelty to A...
17 Jul, 2023, 08.09 PM IST
Several cases of cruelty to animals reported during Kedarnath Dham Yatra: police take actionTwo separate videos surfaced, both showing the owners of horse mules subjecting the innocent animals to inhale cigarette smoke through thei...
25 Jun, 2023, 12.14 PM IST
How "Jallikattu" necessary for preserving native breed of bulls? SC asks Tamil NaduThe apex court is considering five questions referred to it by a two-judge bench of the top court in February 2018. Referring the issue to ...
01 Dec, 2022, 08.14 PM IST
When law bans cruelty, there can't be amending Act perpetuating cruelty: Jallikattu petitioners tell Supreme CourtArguing before a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice K M Joseph, senior advocate Sidharth Luthra, appearing for some of the pet...
29 Nov, 2022, 07.45 PM IST
Government dilutes rules on cattle sale in animal marketThe 2017 rules notified on May 23, 2017, have been replaced with draft rules called Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Animal Markets Rule...
10 Apr, 2018, 07.33 AM IST
Allowing Kambala leaves black mark on India: PETAThe Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, was amended in its application to Karnataka by the bill which was tabled after the clamour ...
13 Feb, 2017, 05.47 PM IST