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Indira Ashok Shah, a Bengaluru terrace gardener, shares tips on how to grow and care for a coffee plant at home.

Found by a teenager, and rescued by CUPA this horse is a fighter. Thanks to a prosthetic limb, he now has a second chance.

Animals come into our lives for many reasons and despite their small size, take up the most room in our hearts. And the pawprints they leave on our soul last for a lifetime.

From bans on animal fighting and repeat animal testing to heartwarming rescue efforts, the hard work of animal lovers definitely paid off this year. Here's a round-up of the 12 times India came together for animals and animal welfare in 2016.