Jallikattu

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Churuli: When gibberish pretends to have meaning

The eagle eye view injects mystery and suspense to the film

13 Feb 2021 9:28 PM

Pellissery's "Jallikattu" is based on the short story Maoist by Hareesh and stars Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sabumon Abdusamad and Santhy Balachandran.(Twitter/@Athul16824448)

India's official entry 'Jallikattu' fails to make the cut at Oscars

The film had its premiere on September 6, 2019 at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival and received widespread critical acclaim

10 Feb 2021 10:55 AM

Wednesday’s festivities will see almost double the number of bulls and competitors in the ring, a government official said. (Photo: File)

49 injured on day one of Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu

Nearly 500 bulls and a similar number of 'tamers' were involved on opening day of festival in Madurai, an official said.

16 Jan 2019 4:23 PM

Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth waves at supporters as he comes out of a government hospital after visiting those who got injured Tuticorin police firing, in Tuticorin. (Photo: PTI)

Rajinikanth blames Sterlite clashes on anti-socials

The superstar said it was true that the police intelligence failed but that did not mean the infiltrators were not to be blamed.

31 May 2018 6:06 AM

According to the video being circulated, the bulls were seen being hit, whipped, and poked with metal and wooden sticks inside the vaadi vaasal.

PETA India releases new footage of Jallikattu cruelty, seeks ban

PETA India plans to submit findings to SC in support of case challenging constitutional validity of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

06 Mar 2018 1:32 PM

A bull suddenly came out of the arena, ran into an area where spectators were seated and attacked a 25-year-old man, resulting in serious injuries to his stomach. (Photo: File)

1 killed, 4 injured at Jallikattu event conducted without permission

The bull taming event was held at Nakiampatti near Athur in Salem district with over 100 bull-tamers taking part.

31 Jan 2018 8:57 PM

TN could claim that its jallikattu is older than the bull runs and Spain may have borrowed an idea from here as the claims are that some form of bull taming has been going on since at least the Sangam Age.

In caring for bulls, we have forgotten the people

All that the animal welfare enthusiasts are asking is for better treatment of the bulls, which is a fair call.

28 Jan 2018 3:53 AM

The Jallikattu protests, involving upto 20 lakh people who gathered at Chennai’s Marina Beach to express solidarity with bull-tamers and others arrested in January 2017, was a veritable “Tamil Spring” movement.

Jallikattu: Ensure people’s safety

The death of a spectator at Palamedu is the first fatality, but more can’t be ruled out given the poor safety measures.

17 Jan 2018 12:20 AM

With this, the toll in the bull taming sport this season has risen to four with a 19-year old spectator gored to death by a bull on Monday. (Photo: File)

Madurai: 'Jallikattu' takes life of 3, injures over 25 in CM presence

CM K Palaniswami inaugurated the event, which saw the participation of nearly 1,100 bulls and 1,500 sportsmen vying for honours.

16 Jan 2018 5:55 PM

Animal Welfare Board of India's guidelines also call for 'compulsory' one-day insurance for the event. (Photo: PTI)

Tamil Nadu: Animal welfare board issues 20 revised rules for Jallikattu

AWBI's new guidelines has called for animals to be subjected to nicotine, cocaine tests before being declared fit to partake in the event.

10 Jan 2018 2:32 PM

The fall of activists and general unease

Only the future will shed light on whether activists have fallen never to rise again or will we see them rise more than ever before.

31 Dec 2017 12:14 AM

2017: A year of unease, distrust and fear

The year has been a deadly roller coaster, with emotions running high and the weight of suppression being borne like never before.

31 Dec 2017 12:00 AM

Supreme Court notice to Centre and Tamil Nadu over Jallikattu

Jallikattu was not conducted in Tamil Nadu in 2015 and 2016 in view of the ban.

07 Nov 2017 1:15 AM

The guidelines will be reviewed before implementation.

No bullock cart races till cruelty rules are framed

The government has to file its response within two weeks.

17 Aug 2017 1:53 AM

File photo of a Victoria horse carriage in Churchgate.

Bombay High Court refuses to review Victoria order

The petition said that court’s 2015 ruling made the Bombay Public Conveyance Act 1920 void.

04 Apr 2017 12:45 AM

The demand was made by people and leaders from the rural areas to lift the ban on bullock cart racing.

Maha ministers to bring bill to allow bullock cart racing

The bullock cart race tradition in Maharashtra dates back 250 to 300 years.

31 Mar 2017 6:36 AM

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Cola ban call a bad idea

In today’s interlinked world, such bans based on emotion may not work too well.

03 Mar 2017 6:34 AM

Through January, protesters gathered in huge numbers at Chennai’s Marina beach demanding that jallikattu — the sport that displays the virulent masculinity of the Tamil male — be made legal.

Does Tamil identity start and end with Tamil pride?

The Jallikattu protests brought to surface the several undercurrents that were thought to be long-forgotten in Tamil Nadu.

20 Feb 2017 2:48 AM

Tussle terms: All the key words from a war

Jayalalithaa was hailed throughout her political life as Puratchi Thalaivi. Sasikala has already received one of her own titles.

16 Feb 2017 2:58 AM

Palanisami is not only a member of the House but was also not disqualified or likely to be disqualified from being a member. (Photo: PTI)

Sasikala loyalist E Palanisamy to form govt in Tamil Nadu

Sasikala camp claims support of 124 MLAs.

16 Feb 2017 2:04 AM

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