Jallikattu

This writer from Kerala never thought his short story would become an Oscar-league film. Jallikattu’s wordsmith S Hareesh tells us how it happened.

Seen as a display of cruelty by animal rights activists, but venerated by others as a symbol of Tamil Nadu's martial tradition, Jallikattu evokes polarised reactions from different sections of society. Here's what you should know about the ancient bull-taming sport and the debate surrounding it.

Humane Society International/India lists judgements passed by India's courts that strengthened animal law and mitigated animal abuse and suffering.