Animalrights

Animal abuse stems from eating meat: Non-vegetarians must understand what they are responsible for

All animal abuse stems from meat eating. Because if we can kill animals to eat, we can use them for experimentation, we can murder them for their skins and horns, we can overload and beat them, we can starve and ill-treat them.

Animal cruelty shouldn't be seen with 'us versus them' lens; all life has inherent, equal rights

People who would limit moral standards only to humans are guilty of the same prejudice that make racism and sexism objectionable.

Disappearing koala population alarms Australian researchers

A once-thriving koala population is fast disappearing, according to Australian researchers who on Thursday called for action to save the marsupials from extinction.

From race tracks to death: Behind glitzy equestrian sports lie a gruesome chain of cruelty

Equestrian sports are as sick as you can get them. Nothing can disguise the cruelty — both during and after — to the animals whether it's the huge prize money, the fashion show of the spectators, the glittering prizes or the media coverage.

Whenever you are tempted to buy wool, remember the cruelty that has gone into its production

Wool users support butchery by subsidising the production cost of lamb and mutton joints — even though they may not consume them.

Indian zoos need to move beyond amusement, work towards saving endangered species

Most zoos in the world — and certainly all zoos in India — are run without the knowledge that it even exists. No thought has been given to the question of what a zoo is, or what it should be. It is just a place where animals are imprisoned.

Culling stray dogs: Civic bodies are inflicting needless suffering on man's best friend

What is ownership? Do we own everything in the world? Is every plant, every creature a belonging of some human. Does it have no right to live?

Delhi: Four monitor lizards die after being taken out of hibernation without permission by zoo ranger

All four monitor lizards at the Delhi Zoo have died of "shock" after being taken out of their enclosures during hibernation by a staff member.

The butterfly effect: Extinction of fluttering moth puts your child's life in danger, affects balance of nature

It's important to bring an end to poaching of butterflies and their use in decorative items as the survival of butterflies is necessary not only to maintain balance in nature but also for the survival of life itself

Beauty and the beasts: The cosmetics industry is cruel to animals, but you can make a difference

You are going to a party, so naturally you want to look and smell your best. You have a long, hot bath, shampoo your hair yourself and then sit down before the dressing table to make-up your face.