Bull Taming Sport

Jallikattu row: Social media comes in handy in co-ordinating stir

Social media appeared to have played a key role in bringing together thousands of pro-Jallikattu protesters in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu.

Jallikattu uprising indicates failure of political class in understanding the Tamil sentiment

Over the past 48 hours, the jallikattu uprising has brought this part of Chennai, abutting the beach, to a standstill. It is as if Tamil Nadu wants to tell the rest of mainland India that its feelings matter.

Tamil Nadu politicians support Jallikattu despite Supreme Court ban

In a brazen defiance of the Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu politicians have come out in support of Jallikattu.

Jallikattu: Supporters organise rally in Chennai for seeking permission to hold bull-taming sport

Scores of jallikattu supporters on Sunday organised a rally seeking permission to hold the bull-taming sport coinciding with the Tamil harvest festival of Pongal, a week away.

Centre nods yes for Jallikattu, controversial bull taming sport, celebrations erupt across Tamil Nadu

The Centre on Friday came out with a notification allowing controversial bull taming sport Jallikattu in poll-bound Tamil Nadu following extensive demand for its restoration by political parties in the state.