Collision causes wipeout at 350-year-old Italian horse race
August 17th, 2012 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Aug 17 (IANS/AKI) A massive collision at a 350-year-old horse race in Italy, that may be the world's oldest continuing race, forced 60 percent of the participants to bow ... Read more...
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Has Srinagar gone to the dogs, residents ask (Jammu and Kashmir Newsletter)
July 20th, 2012 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar/Pampore, July 20 (IANS) Has Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital finally gone to dogs? That's what many among Srinagar's 1.3 million residents are asking, considering the city is home to ... Read more...
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Chinese man raises 6,000 crocodiles
July 10th, 2012 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 10 (IANS) A farmer and entrepreneur in China has built the largest private crocodile farm in the country that raises around 6,100 crocodiles.Yao Shaojun, from Funing city in ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
3,600 crocodiles rescued in China
July 7th, 2012 - 11:50 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 7 (IANS) Around 3,600 smuggled Siamese crocodiles have been saved by police from being served as exotic dishes in China's Guangxi Zhuang region, Xinhua reported Saturday.Veterinarians provided medical ... Read more...
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The politics of dogs - from Chandigarh to the northeast (Punjab Newsletter)
July 7th, 2012 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 7 (IANS) Politics may hardly have anything to do with dogs. But the developments in Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab, and in the northeast in recent days, ... Read more...
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Four arrested for poaching peacocks in Rajasthan
June 17th, 2012 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, June 17 (IANS) Four men were arrested for poaching peacocks in Rajasthan's Jalore district Sunday, police said.According to the police, the poaching took place in Bhanwarni area of the ... Read more...
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Karl Lagerfeld’s cat launches her own Twitter account
June 7th, 2012 - 7:51 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Paris, June 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Karl Lagerfeld’s beautiful white Siamese cat, Choupette, is currently receiving media attention. The animal, which has recently become the favorite cat in the world of fashion, has ... Read more...
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Monkeys suffer shocking tests in Britain
February 27th, 2012 - 9:34 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 27 (IANS) More than 2,600 monkeys in Britain have became targets of "horrifying experiments" that included sawing open their skulls while still alive, putting electrodes in them and ... Read more...
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Animal rights activists protest bullfighting in Colombia
February 6th, 2012 - 11:26 am ICT by IANS
Bogota, Feb 6 (IANS/EFE) Some 180 half-naked people in the northwestern city of Medellin positioned themselves to form the word "stop" to demand an end to bullfighting in Colombia."'Stop. That's ... Read more...
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1,000 dogs rescued from being slaughtered in China
October 17th, 2011 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Oct 17 (IANS) Nearly 1,000 dogs were spared from slaughter in southwest China as animal-rights activists intercepted trucks loaded with dogs and negotiated their purchase, officials said Monday.An Internet ... Read more...
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Barking dogs never bite? In Srinagar they do (Feature)
July 13th, 2011 - 11:47 am ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 13 (IANS) Residents in this Jammu and Kashmir capital literally watch their step when stepping out -- for fear of stray dogs that bite people, attack livestock and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Nepal sacrifices over 700 animals on Buddha birth anniversary
May 17th, 2011 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, May 17 (IANS) As Nepal's government awarded the first international award constituted to honour Gautam Buddha, the apostle of peace and non-violence, and peace rallies countrywide celebrated the icon's ... Read more...
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430 dogs to be sold as meat rescued in China
April 18th, 2011 - 12:22 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 18 (IANS) More than 400 dogs, including golden retrievers, on their way to be served as meat in restaurants in northeast China were saved after animal rights activists ... Read more...
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PETA protests pigeon racing outside Mike Tyson’s home
March 9th, 2011 - 3:55 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Mar 9 (ANI): Animal rights activists People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals held a demonstration outside former boxing champ Mike Tyson's home to protest his role in pigeon racing.Henderson police ... Read more...
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More peacocks found dead in Rajasthan
February 26th, 2011 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Feb 26 (IANS) Adding to the growing concern over peacock poaching in Rajasthan, at least seven more of the birds were found dead in Ajmer district's Bhaghera town. The dead peacocks ... Read more...
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17 anicuts to be built in Sariska Tiger Reserve
February 23rd, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Feb 23 (IANS) Rajasthan's Sariska Tiger Reserve is likely to get about 17 new anicuts at a cost of Rs.80 million to store rain water and help animals brave the harsh ... Read more...
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Michael Vick has a confrontation with dog owners in Dallas
February 9th, 2011 - 12:37 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Dallas, Feb 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Michael Vick, was given the key to the city of Dallas. Well as it later turned out, that was not the real key to ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Partially clad demonstrators oppose bullfighting
February 8th, 2011 - 11:51 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Feb 8 (IANS/EFE) More than 300 partially clad demonstrators turned out in Mexico City over the weekend to protest bullfighting, organisers said.The protest was staged Sunday, a day after the ... Read more...
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‘Flying donkey’ in Russia dies of heart attack
February 6th, 2011 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 6 (ANI): A donkey that rose to fame last year after being forced to parasail above the beaches of southern Russia has died of a heart attack.
A veterinarian said the ... Read more...
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Oz travel group blasted for encouraging drivers to run down kangaroos
February 6th, 2011 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 06 (ANI): Wicked Campers, a travel group, has been slammed by animal rights activists for encouraging drivers to hit kangaroos.In the 1000-strong fleet, many vehicles have stickers on the dashboards ... Read more...
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China’s Amazon causes outrage for selling items made from cat, dog skin
December 23rd, 2010 - 3:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 23 (ANI): China's largest retail website has sparked outrage among animal lovers after it offered thousands of products made from the skins of cats and dogs.Upon searching the website, Taobao.com, ... Read more...
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Tommy Lee In Feud With SeaWorld Over Artificial Insemination Practice Of Whales
December 12th, 2010 - 7:41 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Dec 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Noted rock drummer Tommy Lee, who is also known as the ex-spouse of former Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson, is in the headlines for the wrong reasons ... Read more...
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Palin hunts caribou in Alaska on reality show
December 7th, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 7 (ANI): Sarah Palin has been filmed shooting a caribou for the latest episode of her reality television show.The former Alaska Governor initially missed her target five times but ... Read more...
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The Usage Of Bear Gall Bladder Searched Widely On Net
December 6th, 2010 - 8:06 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Recently, Google has been witnessing a remarkable increase in the number of people searching for bear gall bladder uses. This has been at its peak from ... Read more...
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PETA condemns Kim Kardashian
November 17th, 2010 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 17 (IANS) Fashion-conscious reality TV star Kim Kardashian allegedly wore two fur coats in one day -- to leave animal rights activists PETA infuriated no end.The executives at People For ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Britain’s Giant red Exmoor Emperor shot dead
October 25th, 2010 - 10:47 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Oct 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Deer experts and wildlife enthusiasts are deeply angered by the killing of a red stag.The animal though was not an ordinary red stag. It was thought to ... Read more...
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Posh targeted by PETA over handbag collection
October 19th, 2010 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 19 (ANI): Spice Girl-turned-designer Victoria Beckham has been targeted by PETA threatening to pull their most controversial stunt ever - by dousing her in lizard blood.Aides for Beckham are ... Read more...
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Nordic telecom major’s Nepal freebie gets animal lovers’ goat
October 9th, 2010 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, Oct 9 (IANS) Following the advice that when in Nepal, do as Nepalis do has landed Nordic telecom giant TeliaSonera in the midst of a controversy in the country.At ... Read more...
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Growing calls in Nepal to halt animal slaughter during Dussehra
October 6th, 2010 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, Oct 6 (IANS) When she was eight, Pramada Shah nee Rana remembers how she threw a tantrum when her grandmother ordered a goat to be bought and sacrificed as ... Read more...
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‘Civic bodies moving dogs to undisclosed locations’
October 6th, 2010 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Delhi's civic authorities, clearing the city of stray dogs in the wake of the Commonwealth Games, are dumping them on the outskirts of the city and ... Read more...
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Wig designer breaks fashion’s last taboo with naked models on catwalk
September 20th, 2010 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 20 (ANI): A wig designer has broken fashion's last taboo after he sent models walking nude down the catwalk in just hot pink high-heeled boots, hats, bags, and wigs.Charlie Le ... Read more...
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Bullfighting draws thousands to Himachal fair
September 16th, 2010 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Sep 16 (IANS) Thousands of people flocked to Mashobra, a tourism destination near this Himachal Pradesh capital, Thursday to watch bullfighting -- a traditional post-harvest fair.
Though in a similar Spanish ... Read more...
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Fisherman Nabs Giant Goldfish
September 9th, 2010 - 7:06 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Sep 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A man has fished out from Lake France what can only be called the 'big daddy' of all goldfish. Weighing a whopping 30lb, the gigantic fish ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga’s meat bikini pic in Vogue draws animal rights ire
September 8th, 2010 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Sep 8 (ANI): Pop star Lady Gaga has angered animal rights activists after appearing on the cover of the September issue of Men's Vogue Japan clad in a bikini made of ... Read more...
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Bear Baying Comes Under Scanner Of Animal Rights Groups
August 24th, 2010 - 8:27 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Aug 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Humane Society of the United States leaders are urging the state lawmakers to ban the controversy laden "bear baying" competitions. The noted animal protection organization ... Read more...
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