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Mewat gang rape victim says attackers were cow vigilantes; police refutes

Mewat gang rape victim says attackers were cow vigilantes; police refutes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Police said the investigation in the case is still on and so far they have not found any link with cow vigilantes.

SC to states: Appoint nodal officer to curb cow vigilantism

SC to states: Appoint nodal officer to curb cow vigilantism

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The bench also directed every state to file a status report on actions taken to prevent incidents of cow vigilantism.

What Swami Vivekananda Thought Of Gau Rakshaks

What Swami Vivekananda Thought Of Gau Rakshaks

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The gau rakshak stated that the famine-stricken people were suffering because of their past karma and nothing could be done for them. The reply apparently infuriated Vivekananda, who told the gau rakshak bluntly that he had no sympathy to spare for societies which would not lift a finger to help human beings but wasted piles of food on birds and beasts. A fascinating excerpt from Govind Krishnan V's book, Vivekananda The Philosopher of Freedom.

Siddaramaiah's first move: Lifts ban on cow slaughter

Siddaramaiah's first move: Lifts ban on cow slaughter

Rediff.com14 May 2013

K Siddaramaiah, who took over as the 22nd chief minister of Karnataka on Monday, is all set to face a stormy legislative assembly session. Among the several decisions that he took after being sworn-in was to reverse the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government's decision banning cow slaughter in the state.

The dangers of banning cow slaughter

The dangers of banning cow slaughter

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The sentiments of the ignorant are what politicians unfortunately fan to inflame passions for political gain, says Murad Ali Baig

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!

After Una incident, Dalits in Lucknow in fear of 'cow vigilantes'

After Una incident, Dalits in Lucknow in fear of 'cow vigilantes'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The community members have decided not to lift carcasses till they were issued such identity cards to ensure their security.

A country that only feels for its cows

A country that only feels for its cows

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The beef ban has sparked considerable debate and confusion

Dalits thrashed for skinning dead cow near crematorium in Gujarat

Dalits thrashed for skinning dead cow near crematorium in Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

According to the FIR lodged on Monday in connection with the incident that took place in Kasor village of Sojitra taluka, around 15 men from Rajput community thrashed the 22-year-old man and his 45-year-old mother on Saturday night, while accusing them of defying the rules for skinning the dead cattle.

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While people voted in a fifth round that will set the tone as this election rounds into the straight, and while Modi on the stump chews the cud of personal grievances and hackneyed promises that have long since passed their use-by date, there is a rogue wave rising -- what damage it will do, we will know 16 days from today, observes Prem Panicker.

Now, Nestle to bank on cows

Now, Nestle to bank on cows

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

For Nestle India, 'go for cow' is the new slogan. Even though the country concentrates on buffalo milk, Nestle is now consciously encouraging milk farmers to shift from buffalo to cow milk.

Before taking Alwar lynching victim to hospital, cops first took cows to shelter

Before taking Alwar lynching victim to hospital, cops first took cows to shelter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Akbar was alive when police reached the spot.

RSS's Muslim wing will serve milk at iftars to spread 'save cow' message

RSS's Muslim wing will serve milk at iftars to spread 'save cow' message

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The RSS will also offer special prayers to protect cows.

Modi sarkar flooded with pleas to ban cow slaughter

Modi sarkar flooded with pleas to ban cow slaughter

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

In the last eight months, the government has received over a lakh representations from various organisations from across the country

MP cow slaughter act becomes more stringent

MP cow slaughter act becomes more stringent

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

In order to make Madhya Pradesh Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act 2004 more stringent, the state assembly on Thursday amended the existing law by raising the quantum of punishment to be awarded under it.

US reports first 'mad cow' case

US reports first 'mad cow' case

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

Bajrang Dal men thrash four on suspicion of 'cow theft'

Bajrang Dal men thrash four on suspicion of 'cow theft'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The Bajrang Dal activists alleged that the behaviour of the four persons had been 'suspicious' and accused them of being cattle thieves.

MP govt orders probe after video of cow vigilantes' attack goes viral

MP govt orders probe after video of cow vigilantes' attack goes viral

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Cow vigilantes in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh brutally thrashed a man on the suspicion of him hurting a cow.

UP cop fails to prevent 'cow slaughter', files complaint against himself

UP cop fails to prevent 'cow slaughter', files complaint against himself

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

I hope that this will help improve policing in UP, the SHO said.

Andhra Pradesh: 8 arrested for thrashing Dalits trying to skin dead cow

Andhra Pradesh: 8 arrested for thrashing Dalits trying to skin dead cow

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Police, however, clarified that the incident, which happened late on Monday night, had nothing to do with "cow vigilantism" as suspected.

Una again: 'Gau-rakshaks' beat up 2 Dalits for skinning dead cow

Una again: 'Gau-rakshaks' beat up 2 Dalits for skinning dead cow

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The two were admitted to a hospital in Amalapuram for treatment and Elisha's condition was said to be serious.

'BJP does not support cow vigilantes, other such groups'

'BJP does not support cow vigilantes, other such groups'

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Irani said: "Everyone should work within the ambit of law. If somebody flouts laws unconstitutionally they will not get support from the BJP."

T20 WC PIX: India overpower B'desh; close in on semis

T20 WC PIX: India overpower B'desh; close in on semis

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 1 match between India and Bangladesh in Antigua, on Saturday.

Man lynched for alleged cow slaughter in MP; 4 arrested

Man lynched for alleged cow slaughter in MP; 4 arrested

Rediff.com20 May 2018

The deceased has been identified as Siraj, he said.

Cop killed, but UP CM wants 'strict action' against cow slaughter

Cop killed, but UP CM wants 'strict action' against cow slaughter

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

It was not clear if any decision was taken to act against those responsible for killing police inspector Subodh Kumar Singh.

The professor who runs a cow sanctuary in the US

The professor who runs a cow sanctuary in the US

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

"Many people in America see animals, particularly cows, as meat...animals have a soul, personality, they interact," says Sankar Sastri, who runs the Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, USA.

SC seeks reply from 6 states on plea to ban cow vigilantes

SC seeks reply from 6 states on plea to ban cow vigilantes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The counsel claimed that the ground-level situation in these states was worrisome as the cow vigilante groups were resorting to violence there.

States, not Centre, will decide on cow slaughter ban: BJP

States, not Centre, will decide on cow slaughter ban: BJP

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Nalin Kohli, who is in-charge of the party's affairs in Meghalaya, said the state governments can decide on cow slaughter ban keeping in view the local food habits.

Tata Sons finances escape Covid blow; TCS remains the prime cash cow

Tata Sons finances escape Covid blow; TCS remains the prime cash cow

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The 14 listed Tata group companies in which Tata Sons holds a stake are paying out a record Rs 35,441 crore to their shareholders by way of dividends and share buyback for FY21.

Cow slaughter case: Mob attacks house in Muzaffarnagar; owner held

Cow slaughter case: Mob attacks house in Muzaffarnagar; owner held

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

The mob damaged Qureshi's house but police reached the spot and brought the situation under control, police said.

5 men thrashed on suspicion of carrying cow meat in Faridabad

5 men thrashed on suspicion of carrying cow meat in Faridabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Later, it emerged during the initial investigation that it was buffalo meat.

Bulandshahr violence: 10 and 12-year-olds named in FIR for cow slaughter

Bulandshahr violence: 10 and 12-year-olds named in FIR for cow slaughter

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The children are cousins, one of whom is a student of class 6 and another a student of class 5.

'Discrimination Is Present Among Scheduled Castes Too'

'Discrimination Is Present Among Scheduled Castes Too'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'All of these guys who are opposing the Supreme Court judgment are from dominant scheduled caste communities and none of them come from the scavenging community.' 'Not a single scavenging leader will oppose this Supreme Court judgment.'

Gadkari launches cow dung soap, bamboo water bottles

Gadkari launches cow dung soap, bamboo water bottles

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bamboo water bottle is priced at Rs 560 and the soap variant of 125 grams costs Rs 125 each.

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Patanjali's packet milk to be lower than competitor brands by Rs 2 a litre

People in Kenya drink cow blood but don't kill it: Bhagwat

People in Kenya drink cow blood but don't kill it: Bhagwat

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Mohan Bhagwat's remarks came in the wake of controversy over ban on beef consumption in some states

Kerala opposes ban on cow slaughter

Kerala opposes ban on cow slaughter

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

The man who wants 6 lakh square feet in Mumbai to protect cows

The man who wants 6 lakh square feet in Mumbai to protect cows

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

'I have seen so many cows roaming the streets of Mumbai. When people from foreign countries see cows roaming on our streets, it is not good.'

'Angry' Modi hits out against cow brigade, says most are 'anti-social'

'Angry' Modi hits out against cow brigade, says most are 'anti-social'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

"It makes me angry that people are running shops in the name of cow protection. Most of them are anti-social elements hiding behind the mask of cow protection," the PM said.

'200 cows, $200M lines of credit': Modi ends 2-day Rwanda visit

'200 cows, $200M lines of credit': Modi ends 2-day Rwanda visit

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Here are some of the glimpses of his visit.