Virat Kohli named PETA India's 2019 Person of the Year
Virat Kohli is a vocal supporter of animal rights and his efforts to improve conditions for animals include sending a letter on PETA India's behalf to officials calling for the release of Malti, an elephant used for rides at Rajasthan's Amer Fort who was reportedly violently beaten by eight men.
Nov 20, 2019, 15:25 PM IST
Delhi air pollution hazardous for animals, PETA offers advice on keeping them safe
Animals suffer greatly from severe respiratory problems because of high air pollution. Studies show that domesticated, "indoor" animals have an increased risk of tumours when exposed to polluted air over an extended period of time, and the same is no doubt true of animals who live and sleep outdoors, like monkeys and community cats and dogs.
When Raveena Tandon rescued a kitten
Actress Raveena Tandon, known to be an animal lover, rescued a kitten recently.
Aug 02, 2019, 16:40 PM IST
Activists slam double standards at Shanghai Dog Show while China slaughters for meat
A country where millions of dogs are reportedly killed for human consumption each year, activists say a dog show celebrating the animal is a massive irony.
Apr 30, 2019, 09:45 AM IST
Madhuri Dixit Nene, Shriram Nene adopt a puppy
Actress-producer Madhuri Dixit Nene and her husband Shriram Nene have adopted an abandoned puppy rescued by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.
Mar 20, 2019, 14:18 PM IST
Victoria Beckham bans use of animal skins from her clothing line
The 44-year-old fashion designer's latest pledge was commended by PETA.
Feb 13, 2019, 16:06 PM IST
Sonam Kapoor named PETA India's 2018 Person of the Year
Actress Sonam Kapoor, a vegan, has been named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India's Person of the Year for 2018.
Dec 18, 2018, 11:34 AM IST
PETA accuses Priyanka, Nick of 'animal cruelty' for using elephant, horse at wedding
After a section of social media users cracked down on the use of firecrackers at the wedding celebrations of Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas in Jodhpur, animal rights organisation PETA has raised a concern about the use of a horse and elephant at their nuptials.
Dec 03, 2018, 16:22 PM IST
Anushka Sharma promotes tiger conservation
She says, "Tigers - the glorious wild cats are in real danger of getting extinct and they need our help.
Nov 12, 2018, 12:21 PM IST
Going vegetarian one of my best decisions: Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma stars in a new campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.
Jul 23, 2018, 10:52 AM IST
Richa Chadha becomes face of Save the Elephants campaign
The concern is largely about elephants who become victims of train accidents that occur on the tracks that pass through heavily forested areas.
Jul 18, 2018, 13:39 PM IST
Breast is best: Pamela Anderson bats for breastfeeding, writes to UN
The disapproval of the resolution by the US government has garnered a lot of criticism and strong reactions from people.
Jul 11, 2018, 18:37 PM IST
Puppy clubbed to death by university staff, sparks outrage
Disturbing images of the animal lying in a pool of blood and of being put in a plastic bag later, went viral around the world.
Jun 23, 2018, 07:10 AM IST
Sidharth Malhotra urges PM Modi to strengthen animal protection laws
On the work front, Sidharth will be seen in the Karan Johar-produced biopic on Kargil war hero Vikram Batra.
May 23, 2018, 16:34 PM IST
PETA India's gift for Prince Harry-Meghan wedding - A bull named Merry
Merry is currently residing at a sanctuary in Maharashtra. He was found alone, suffering from a deep wound on his neck when he was rescued by PETA.
May 20, 2018, 09:43 AM IST
PETA urges IIT-Bombay to consider ban on non-veg food on campus
Days after the institute clarified that it had not banned such edibles.
Feb 08, 2018, 20:07 PM IST
PETA urges Rajinikanth fans to avoid goat sacrifice
Animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Friday urged fans of megastar Rajinikanth to avoid sacrificing goats at the Alagarkoil temple here to celebrate the actors entry into politics.
Jan 05, 2018, 20:40 PM IST
Dog meat business dying a slow death in South Korea as growling protests make effect
South Koreans are believed to consume about one million dogs a year as a summertime delicacy. Now, protesting animal rights activists have begun making an impact to save the canines.
Dec 27, 2017, 11:13 AM IST
Shilpa Shetty wins PETA's 'Hero To Animals' Award
Shilpa's compassion towards animals was recognised here on Saturday night by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Dec 17, 2017, 12:08 PM IST
Selfie-clicking monkey, Naruto, named 'Person of the Year' by PETA
PETA said it was honouring Naruto, a crested black macaque with a goofy-looking grin, to recognise that "he is someone, not something".
Dec 06, 2017, 17:23 PM IST
