Jallikattu

Jallikattu to go on in Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court upholds amendment to animal cruelty law

The apex court has also upheld the laws by Karnataka and Maharashtra allowing Kamabala and bullock cart racing.

MC Explains: How a bull-taming sport from Tamil Nadu reached the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court

Justice Joseph, who led the Constitution Bench which heard the case, is due to retire on June 16, during the court’s summer vacation, owing to which the judgment is expected to be pronounced this week.

Jallikattu season begins in Tamil Nadu

Over 300 bulls were released into the sporting arena one after the other in Thachankurichi village of Pudukkottai and at least 500 tamers vied with each other to dominate the bulls.

Jallikattu season begins in Tamil Nadu

Over 300 bulls were released into the sporting arena one after the other in Thachankurichi village of Pudukkottai since morning and at least 350 tamers vied with each other to dominate the bulls.

Jallikattu cannot be termed blood sport, says SC, reserves verdict on pleas against bull-taming game

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice K M Joseph said though cruelty may be involved in the sport people do not take part in the event to kill the animal.

Jallikattu, through the eyes of two photographers and locals

Jallikattu, an event probably older than Spanish bullfighting is no stranger to controversy. It is going on till March this year.

Tamil Nadu govt permits Jallikattu with strict precautions in place

The government made it mandatory for both the bull owners and their assistants who register their animals for the sport and the tamers, as well, to produce a fully vaccinated certificate besides RT-PCR test negative report at least 48 hours before the event.

Only native breed bulls can participate in Jallikattu, Madras HC bans use of foreign ones

The court also warned veterinarians of severe action like contempt of court and departmental action if they issue false certificates.

Jallikattu, India’s official entry for 93rd Academy Awards, out of Oscar race

With ‘Jallikattu’ exiting the foreign film race, India has once again drawn a blank in the category. The last Indian film that made it to the final five in the Best International Feature category was Ashutosh Gowariker’s ‘Lagaan’ in 2001. ‘Mother India’ (1958) and ‘Salaam Bombay’ (1989) are the other two Indian movies to have made it to the top five.

Rahul Gandhi watches jallikattu in Tamil Nadu; says its a message to Centre

Gandhi further said he flew down from Delhi to watch the hugely popular event "because I think Tamil culture, Tamil language (and) Tamil history are essential for the future of India and need to be respected by everybody."

Tamil Nadu Govt allows 'Jallikattu,' says events must follow norms to keep COVID-19 at bay

A maximum of 300 participants would only be allowed for Jallikattu and 150 for 'Erudhu Vidum Nigazhchi', another variety of the sport.

Lijo Jose’s film Jallikattu is India’s official entry for Oscars 2021

Lijo Jose’s film beat 26 others including Deepika Padukone-starrer ‘Chhappak’, Netflix releases ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’, ‘Bulbbul’, and ‘Serious Men’ and Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Shakuntala Devi’, ‘Chhlaang’, and ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ to become India's official entry for the 93rd Academy Awards.

2 dead, 80 injured in Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu

32-year-old Thirunavakarau, an engineering graduate, died on the spot after he was attacked by the bull, while another man "died of shock" when another bull ran towards him.

Support to Panneerselvam was issue-based: DMK

Refuting AIADMK's allegation that it was aiding Chief Minister O Panneerselvam in his revolt against his party's leadership, DMK today said its support to him was issue-based.

Budget 2017 has nothing on job creation: Chidambaram

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram today said the Union budget had "nothing" on job creation.

Jallikattu bill receives Prez nod; TN CM thanks PM for support

In a letter to Modi, Panneerselvam recalled his government had initially promulgated an ordinance and later replaced it with a bill passed unanimously by the state assembly.

SC refuses to stay new TN law on Jallikattu

The Supreme Court today refused to stay the new legislation passed recently by the Tamil Nadu assembly allowing bull-taming sport Jallikattu in the state.

Supreme Court to hear Jallikattu matters on January 31

A bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra allowed all the applications related to Jallikattu to be filed and said the matter will be heard on Tuesday.

Jallikattu protests may dent PepsiCo & Coke sales by Rs 1400 cr

Major trade associations- Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam and Tamil Nadu Traders Federation earlier this week said they have instructed over 15 lakh members, spanning across 6,000 smaller associations, not to sell PepsiCo and Coca-Cola products starting March 1.

Bill to replace ordinance on Jallikattu to be placed in

In his maiden address to the Assembly in its first session this calendar year, Rao said, "This mass movement has paved the way for lifting the ban on Jallikattu."

TN govt issues guidelines for holding Jallikattu

Tamil Nadu government has issued a set of stringent guidelines including CCTV surveillance and medical examination of bulls to ensure safe conduct of Jallikattu.

All efforts to fulfil cultural aspirations of Tamil people:PM

"We are very proud of the rich culture of Tamil Nadu. All efforts are being made to fulfil the cultural aspirations of Tamil people," he tweeted.

Jallikattu ordinance imminent as Law, Environment give nod

Decks were cleared tonight for promulgation of an ordinance by the Tamil Nadu government for conducting Jallikattu with the Union Ministries of Environment and Law giving their nod for it.

Jallikattu: Ordinance in the works, Shutdown in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu and the Centre today worked feverishly to bring out an ordinance for ensuring Jallikattu soon as a general strike brought the state to a standstill and tens of thousands of protesters on Marina beach and elsewhere refused to relent until the sport is held.