News for 'animal attack'

'A jail cell breaks a human being into pieces'

'A jail cell breaks a human being into pieces'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

'It breaks my heart to see her almost being lynched and burnt at the stake like a witch. 'How desensitised have we become?' 'We don't even want the truth to unfold.'

Bihar floods: Giriraj says Nitish, Sushil must take responsibility

Bihar floods: Giriraj says Nitish, Sushil must take responsibility

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The Begusarai MP said the 'wyavastha (dispensation)' is responsible for the problems being faced by the people in the current situation.

Kerala assembly passes resolution against Centre's cattle slaughter ban

Kerala assembly passes resolution against Centre's cattle slaughter ban

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

The bitter political rivals -- the ruling LDF and the UDF -- close ranks in the state assembly to oppose the ban.

RIP Harambe: Outrage grows over gorilla's death at US zoo

RIP Harambe: Outrage grows over gorilla's death at US zoo

Rediff.com31 May 2016

A 17-year-old endangered gorilla was shot dead by the authorities after a four-year-old entered the enclosure, sparking a furious debate on animal rights.

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

Wuhan wet market may not be birthplace of COVID-19: Chinese researchers

Wuhan wet market may not be birthplace of COVID-19: Chinese researchers

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The results of the study, being published on the website of top academic journal Nature on May 20, implied the Huanan Seafood Market in Hubei's capital Wuhan may not be the birthplace of COVID-19, although the virus outbreak emerged in Wuhan had a strong link to contacts with the market.

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

Rediff.com12 May 2021

'Tamhane's densely composed shots achieve what a vacuously whizzing camera seldom does.' 'Like those Renaissance Paintings in which a bewitching lady is shown posing for a portrait, and daily life plays out in a corner unruffled, Tamhane's static frames have a hundred interesting things happening within them,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Meet Team Lioness: Kenya's all-female park rangers

Meet Team Lioness: Kenya's all-female park rangers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

On the sweeping plains at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, a group of female wildlife rangers is making history by defying patriarchal norms.

A breather for Adani! Aussie PM backs his mining project

A breather for Adani! Aussie PM backs his mining project

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The project was opposed by green groups and local residents.

Welcome any Indian peace initiative, says Iran envoy

Welcome any Indian peace initiative, says Iran envoy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Iranian Ambassador to India Ali Chegeni said his country is 'not for war'. "We are looking for peace and prosperity for everybody in this region," he said.

India at risk of communal violence before LS election: US spymaster

India at risk of communal violence before LS election: US spymaster

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

If the ruling BJP stresses on Hindu nationalist themes ahead of the general election in May, there will be communal violence'

Pak artistes should be beaten with shoes: BJP UP MLA Som

Pak artistes should be beaten with shoes: BJP UP MLA Som

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Pakistanis eat from India and then backstab us, said the controversial MLA from UP.

OMG! These celebs have PIGS as pets

OMG! These celebs have PIGS as pets

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Did you know that George Clooney's pet pig Max lived for 18 years?

'There is cruelty in Jallikattu'

'There is cruelty in Jallikattu'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

'We need all the people who support Jallikattu to empathise with a poor, frightened, animal. Like racism and casteism, this is speciesism; discrimination based on species.' 'Human beings consider themselves superior and they consider it their right to exploit non-human beings, the animals.'

Even we need to survive!

Even we need to survive!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The humans are in trouble. They've been attacked by a Virus. What happens to the animals who depend on them? The Crows? The Dogs? And The Cats? Nitin Sathe's short story set in the times of the coronavirus.

Woman zookeeper dies after tiger enters enclosure in 'freak accident'

Woman zookeeper dies after tiger enters enclosure in 'freak accident'

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The zookeeper, Rosa King, was attacked inside the enclosure at Hamerton Zoo Park, Cambridgeshire Constabulary said, adding, "A tiger had entered an enclosure with a keeper. Sadly the female zookeeper died at the scene."

How to Stay SAFE in the Monsoon

How to Stay SAFE in the Monsoon

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Always boil water or at least filter it before drinking to avoid all possible water borne diseases.

The beauty that lies below the water!

The beauty that lies below the water!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The underwater world has never looked so magical, mysterious and mesmerising. These photographs are some of the stunning medal winners in the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 contest.

Is this Indian Covid vaccine better than Pfizer's?

Is this Indian Covid vaccine better than Pfizer's?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

India's first mRNA platform-based vaccine will remain stable at 2-8 degrees Celsius while Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine needs minus 70 degrees Celsius and Moderna vaccine can remain stable for six months at minus 20 degrees Celsius, reports Sohini Das.

'Jallikattu can't be played without torturing bulls'

'Jallikattu can't be played without torturing bulls'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

'The bull does not want to go in front of the crowd, so they put chillies on his private parts etc to make him enter the game arena.'

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Even media persons covering the agitation manage to reach the protest sites with difficulty as they first have to pass through checking and then cross multiple layers of barricading. A Bharatiya Kisan Union office-bearer at Ghazipur border, which now resembles a highly-secured fortress, said despite the odds, supporters from far-off places are reaching the site to express solidarity with farmers.

'We will do whatever is required to save the lions'

'We will do whatever is required to save the lions'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'The media hype that the Gir lion species is in danger is totally wrong.'

Did Harambe have to die?

Did Harambe have to die?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

'It's a humiliating time to be a human being.' It's a pity that the magnificent 17-year-old gorilla is dead. But it's not enough to hang our heads in shame or comfort ourselves with clicktivism, observes Bijoy Venugopal.

Hazard ready to face PSG: Zidane

Hazard ready to face PSG: Zidane

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Belgian forward came off the bench to make his Real debut in Saturday's 3-2 win over Levante, having had his start to life at the club hit by a thigh injury the day before the La Liga season began.

Beef in short supply; Kerala menu whines!

Beef in short supply; Kerala menu whines!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

With official and unofficial bans, attacks on traders, and non-availability from inside the state, the beef eater knows not what to do now.

US-Russia relationship 'worse' than Cold War era: Trump

US-Russia relationship 'worse' than Cold War era: Trump

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Trump also warned Russia that it should "get ready" for missiles to be fired at its ally Syria, in response to an alleged chemical attack.

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Early data from its vaccine candidate 'mRNA-1273' showed it produced protective antibodies in a group of eight healthy volunteers, Moderna said. The other closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is the one being developed by scientists at Oxford University.

RSS has made India an undeclared Hindu Rashtra, says Azam Khan

RSS has made India an undeclared Hindu Rashtra, says Azam Khan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

The RSS mouthpiece article has made the policy of the organisation very clear, Khan said.

Jallikattu spectator gored to death in Madurai

Jallikattu spectator gored to death in Madurai

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Nineteen-year old Kalimuthu, who was seated in a front row of the viewers' gallery, suffered fatal stomach injury when the bull running in the playing arena suddenly strayed and attacked him.

Drug trade/smuggling finances Pakistan's anti-India regiment

Drug trade/smuggling finances Pakistan's anti-India regiment

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

A regiment of 30,000 fighters for the Pakistan army in India depends largely on the money that is generated through skin trade and drug smuggling, a report of the military intelligence bureau has said. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

How some Muslims won't sacrifice goats to help Kerala

How some Muslims won't sacrifice goats to help Kerala

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

'The Quran says that saving one life is like saving humanity. So by donating for Kerala, you are following what Allah told you.' 'This gesture would create goodwill for Muslims and would work as a counter to the hostility they face.' Jyoti Punwani reports how some Muslims won't sacrifice goats this Bakri Eid, instead donating the money towards relief efforts in Kerala.

Meet the Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Meet the Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Nayan Khanolkar, Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016, tells Rediff.com's Divya Nair his story.

The many avatars of Mowgli!

The many avatars of Mowgli!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Mowgli, over the years!

EPL: Leicester sink Spurs; United thrash Leeds

EPL: Leicester sink Spurs; United thrash Leeds

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

'Doctors must not be harmed by mobs'

'Doctors must not be harmed by mobs'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

'The government must have armed security personnel for doctors and only then they can go and serve people.'

Who is a terrorist?

Who is a terrorist?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'There is no acceptable definition of what terrorism is and who a terrorist is.'

Days after he gets prosthetic leg, police horse Shaktiman dies

Days after he gets prosthetic leg, police horse Shaktiman dies

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Police horse 'Shaktiman', who suffered multiple fractures on its hind leg during a Bharatiya Janata Party protest in Dehradun last month triggering widespread outrage, died on Wednesday.

Somewhere along the way we lost humanity

Somewhere along the way we lost humanity

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'Are you so scared for your own skin that you will not help a lady or a weak man from attack?' asks an anguished A Ganesh Nadar.

Make way for Indi toons

Make way for Indi toons

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Cartoon characters created and developed in local animation studios are enchanting Indian kids like never before, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.