People' Welfare Front holds dharna against police action during Jallikattu protest
The dharna was held under the leadership of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) President Tol Thirumavalavan.
Jan 28, 2017, 17:43 PM IST
Jallikattu protests: As city comes to a halt due to roadblocks, R Ashwin boards a metro to reach home
Ashwin, who has been Team India's go-to man in the last two years, had a forgettable three-match series against England, where he picked just three wickets from as many matches.
Jan 24, 2017, 15:22 PM IST
Those still protesting not students, say pro-Jallikattu groups
A group of pro-Jallikattu supporters asserted that students had nothing to do with today's violent turn to the week-long protests for lifting the ban on the bull-taming sport.
Jan 23, 2017, 21:15 PM IST
Jallikattu: Centre appeals to people to call off agitation as protests turn violent in Tamil Nadu
Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday appealed to Jallikattu protesters in Tamil Nadu to call off their agitation.
Jan 23, 2017, 14:57 PM IST
Jallikattu row: Tamil star Suriya issues legal notice to PETA, demands unconditional apology
Tamil star Suriya has issued a legal notice to animal rights advocacy group PETA for its claim that the actor was supporting Jallikattu to promote his upcoming movie "Si3", saying this has caused "mental stress" to him and asked the NGO to apologise or face legal proceedings.
Jan 21, 2017, 14:08 PM IST
Tamil Nadu braces for shutdown on Friday as Jallikattu protests set to intensify
Tamil Nadu is all set for a shutdown on Friday.
Jan 19, 2017, 23:09 PM IST
Tamil Nadu can make law to treat Jallikattu as traditional sport: Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi
As protests demanding Jallikattu swelled on the streets of Tamil Nadu, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi on Thursday said the state government has the power to enact a law to treat Jallikattu as a traditional sport, but cautioned that the animals should not be harmed or cruelly treated during such events.
Jan 19, 2017, 21:44 PM IST
PETA may take legal route if Centre brings ordinance on Jallikattu
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India on Thursday said it may take the legal route if the Centre brings an ordinance to enable the conduct of Jallikattu or continue its campaign to create awareness against the holding of the bull-taming sport in Tamil Nadu.
Jan 19, 2017, 18:13 PM IST
AR Rahman backs Jallikattu, to observe fast on Friday
Protests have been taking place in Chennai since Monday against the ban on the popular and ancient bull-taming sport by the Supreme Court.
Jan 19, 2017, 17:26 PM IST
Jallikattu protests: As it happened on Thursday
Chennai/New Delhi: Protests demanding jallikattu swelled on the streets of Tamil Nadu on Thursday after agitators rejected statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam.
Jan 19, 2017, 15:03 PM IST
Jallikattu stir intensifies as thousands continue protest at Chennai's Marina Beach; Tamil Nadu CM to meet PM Modi on Thursday
The Supreme Court in May 2014 banned Jallikattu, saying that bulls cannot be used as performing animals either for Jallikattu events or for bullock-cart races.
Jan 18, 2017, 23:56 PM IST
Social media comes in handy in coordinating Jallikattu stir
Social media appeared to have played a key role in bringing together thousands of pro-Jallikattu protesters to the sprawling Marina Beach here and other parts of Tamil Nadu, with updates on the ongoing students' spontaneous stir and messages flooding the platform.
Jan 18, 2017, 23:28 PM IST
Ex-serviceman seeks to return gallantry award over Jallikattu
An ex-serviceman on Wednesday sought to return his gallantry award received for his participation in the Kargil War, upset over non-conduct of jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.
Jan 18, 2017, 22:58 PM IST
Jallikattu protests spread across Tamil Nadu: Know what happened today
Thousands of students on Wednesday gathered on the sands of Marina in Chennai as protests demanding lifting of the ban on bull-taming sport 'jallikattu' snowballed across Tamil Nadu.
Jan 18, 2017, 22:41 PM IST
Resolution in support of Jallikattu, legal action against PETA: AIADMK
Amidst protests across Tamil Nadu for permission to conduct jallikattu, ruling AIADMK on Wednesday said a resolution would be adopted in the coming session of the state assembly seeking the lifting of the ban on the bull taming sport.
Jan 18, 2017, 21:48 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM urges youth to give up protest on Jallikattu, to meet PM Modi on Thursday
In the wake of escalating protest over Supreme Court ban on Jallikattu, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Paneerselvam will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi residence on Thursday.
Jan 18, 2017, 18:00 PM IST
Thousands protest at Chennai's Marina Beach in support of Jallikattu, seek action against PETA
The protestors are also venting their anger against PETA for its strident opposition to the bull-taming sport associated with the Pongal harvest festivities.
Jan 18, 2017, 15:20 PM IST
Jallikattu: Massive protest held across Tamil Nadu, over 200 people detained in Alanganallur
Hundreds of people in Tamil Nadu took to the streets on Tuesday against the arrest of those who protested in favour of Jallikattu.
Jan 17, 2017, 10:31 AM IST
