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Senior Police Inspector Sudhir Kudalkar, who began by feeding dogs, is now on a mission to save stray animals. He has united Mumbai's animal lovers through his 7,000-member WhatsApp group PAL (Pure Animal Lovers).

“Their lives are not condemned anymore. We have had once neglected horses that till 2009 were being euthanized by the police department. Now they live a full life and retire in care and love, with us.”

“It is much more than making a couple of shirts. It is about creating a positive impact on the product, the environment and the people involved in making it. This outlook of a holistic growth is what drives us."

Why this matters? Because India continues to dispose almost 95 per cent of its end-of-life tyres through unsustainable ways that cause immense environmental and health hazards. #GreenIndia #Upcycle #Innovation

"While animal rights activists feel strongly against culling, it does not make a difference to conservation whether a tiger is packed off to a zoo or killed. In both cases, it is one tiger less in the wild."

Elephant King moves to Wildlife SOS Elephant Rehabilitation Center!

Kanabis, founded by Devika Bapna, takes the cruelty-free approach to fashion with canvas and jute. Along with a hint of lace and embellishment.

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.

Veganism as a way of life can seem daunting at first. But here are 6 tips and suggestions to help you get started.

Mumbai's iconic horse carriages, called locally as Victorias, will soon cease to be part of its heritage, except in photos and films. Following a court order issued last year, the horse carriages will be phased out this June. Here's a look at its journey.