One-third of animal and plant species could be extinct by 2070
New York, Feb 14 (IANS) Researchers have revealed that one in three species of plants and animals could face extinction by 2070 because of climate …
Who is to blame for growing man-animal conflict in Kashmir?
Srinagar, Feb 12 (IANS) As humankind continues to breach nature’s borders to encroach into the habitat of wildlife species, more and more incidents of man-animal …
Miranda Lambert donates $160,000 to animal shelters across US
Los Angeles, Feb 7 (IANS) Singer-songwriter and animal lover Miranda Lambert is giving back to unwanted dogs again, releasing more than $160,000 in grants to …
Sunny Leone campaigns against use of animal skin in fashion
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sunny Leone has joined hands with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India (PETA) for a new campaign …
Snake might be animal reservoir of novel coronavirus: Study
Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) A study published on Wednesday in the Journal of Medical Virology showed that snake is the most probable wildlife animal reservoir …
SL PM calls for action against animal cruelty
Colombo, Jan 16 (IANS) Sri Lankan Prime Minster Mahinda Rajapaksa said on Thursday that he had informed authorities to immediately take measures to halt any …
RBI booster dose likely to spur India Inc’s animal spirits (IANS Poll)
Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to administer another booster dose of lending rate cut to break the slowdown …
Animal lovers to crack down on illegal use of spiked bits
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The results of a multi-state survey of government efforts to enforce India’s ban on using metal-spiked (or “thorn”) bits on …
Two killed in animal attacks in UP
Lakhimpur/Bijnore, Nov 29 (IANS) A 30-year-old farmer was mauled to death by a tiger in Lakhimpur, while a woman was killed by a leopard in …
Nothing fashionable about animal cruelty: Ambika Shukla
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANSlife) Ambika Shukla, one of India’s most firebrand animal activists and the sister of politician Maneka Gandhi, says that there is …
SC admits plea against ban on animal sacrifice in temples
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday admitted the Tripura government’s plea challenging the High Court ban on animal sacrifice in the …
Animal bones found in stomaches of Goa stray cattle
Panaji, Oct 22 (IANS) Days after Goa’s Garbage Management Minister Michael Lobo claimed that stray cattle in the state’s coastal belt have “turned non-vegetarian”, trustee …
Animal husbandry can help in raising farmers’ income by four times (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Atul Chaturvedi, Secretary in the Union Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, on Thursday said that the animal husbandry …
New milestone in animal tourism
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANSlife) Ever wondered how it would feel to go hiking with rescue dogs, chilling out with alpacas or simply cuddling cows? …
California bans animal fur products
San Francisco, Oct 13 (IANS) California has become the first US state to ban the manufacture and sale of animal fur. Residents will no longer …
Animal, bird sacrifices in Assam during Durga Puja
Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) Hundreds of animals and birds were being sacrificed as part of Durga Puja rituals across Assam. Most of the temples in …
For 1st time in 525 yrs, no animal sacrifice in Tripura temple
Agartala, Oct 4 (IANS) There would be no sacrifice of animals during Durga Puja in the famous Durga Bari temple here for the first time …
Tripura govt set to file SLP against animal sacrifice ban
Agartala, Oct 1 (IANS) The Tripura government would soon file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Supreme Court against the Tripura High Court order …
‘Sacrificial animal’, joked Khashoggi’s Saudi killers: Report
London, Oct 1 (IANS) The Saudi hit squad that killed exiled journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate called him a “sacrificial animal” as they …
Animal friends who are transforming lives in Jharkhand villages (IANS Special)
Ranchi, Sep 29 (IANS) Fardeena Ekka charges just Rs 10 as her visiting fee. The medicine and injections cost extra. But for residents of east …
Tripura govt likely to challenge HC ban on animal sacrifice
Agartala, Sep 28 (IANS) In a landmark judgment, the Tripura High Court has banned the centuries-old tradition of animals sacrifice in religious places in the …
Man lynched for killing protected animal in Jharkhand
Ranchi, Sep 23 (IANS) A man was beaten to death and two others injured by irate villagers in Jharkhand’s Khunti district for killing a protected …
Anushka wants stricter laws against animal cruelty
Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Actress-producer Anushka Sharma has started a campaign demanding stricter laws against animal cruelty. The campaign has been named #JusticeForAnimals and Anushka, …
Aromatic plants in UP tiger reserve to check man-animal conflict
Pilibhit, Aug 8 (IANS) The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Uttar Pradesh will sow aromatic plants on its boundaries to prevent tiger attacks on human …
Taxation amid slowing economy killing market’s ‘animal spirit’
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Recently, the former Reserve Bank of India Governor D. Subbarao said the government’s attempt to squeeze out RBI reserves is …
Deer most hunted animal in Odisha: minister
Bhubaneswar, July 30 (IANS) Deer is the most hunted wild animal in Odisha as a total of 106 deer of different species have been killed …
NGO seeks new national forest policy to tackle man-animal conflict
Dehradun, July 19 (IANS) A Dehradun-based NGO working on environment and human rights issues on Friday called for bringing a new national forest policy to …
SwiftKey now lets you send 3D animated animal emojis
San Francisco, July 6 (IANS) Tech giant Microsoft’s virtual keyboard app SwiftKey has received a new update in its Beta version that has brought 3D …
Economic Survey pegs 7% growth in FY20, claims stability would push animal spirit
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Even as headwinds continue to hurt various sectors especially manufacturing, the Economic Survey has projected India would grow at 7 …
I’m a big animal lover: Sanaya Irani
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Actress Sanaya Irani, who is passionate about animals and animal welfare, says Indian cinema should make space for wildlife content. At …
DLF Builders among 10 booked in molestation, animal cruelty case
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) DLF Builders, JLL security company and eight residents of a high-profile housing society here have been named in an FIR …
Elton John is quite an unusual animal: Taron Egerton
Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS) Actor Taron Egerton says legendary singer Elton John is quite an “unusual animal” because he has changed so much over …
Ayushmann Khurrana is my spirit animal: Benafsha
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) VJ Benafsha Soonawalla of “Bigg Boss” fame is set to make her film debut with “Chopsticks”. She admires actor Ayushmann …
Why cow? Any animal can help you remain stress free
New Delhi (IANS) Not just the cow but spending some time with any animal or pet at home can keep you calm and relaxed, say …
Animal protein linked to death risk in men: Study
London, April 11 (IANS) Men with a diet rich in animal protein and meat such as sausages and cold cuts could be at a greater …
Australia animal rights activists arrested after protests
Canberra, April 8 (IANS) More than 45 animal rights activists were arrested on Monday as coordinated protests brought Australia to a brief standstill amid calls …
Farmers in Kenya rear insects on waste for animal proteins (Environment Feature)
Nairobi, March 22 (IANS) Farmers in Kenya are rearing insects commercially on human and food waste and other organic remains. The reared insects are utilised …
Vidyut Jammwal in awe of animal flow workout
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jammwal says animal flow workout helped him be at ease while shooting with animals for his film “Junglee”. Animal …
Maharashtra forms panel to examine man-animal conflicts
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Finally waking up to the growing instances of man-animal conflict in Maharashtra, the state government has set up a Special Committee …
Early life stress may impact behaviour of this animal
New York, Feb 25 (IANS) Stress impacts the behaviour in meerkat offsprings at an early age as maternal characteristics can have a profound influence on …
Adopt an animal at Tripura Zoo (Societal Feature)
Agartala, Feb 14 (IANS) Ever dreamt of adopting a lion, a crocodile or a Himalayan black bear or any wild animal? If yes, here’s your …