Tag: PETA

Sunil Chhetri named PETA India’s Hottest Vegetarians of 2019

PETA India selected the winners based on several factors, including vote count.

December 17, 2019

PETA awards Dino Morea, Ketan Kadam for e-carriage initiative

In June 2015, the Bombay High Court ruled that using horse-drawn carriages, or Victorias, in Mumbai for so-called "joyrides" is "completely illegal".

December 10, 2019

Virat Kohli named PETA India’s 2019 Person of the Year

Past recipients of the award include Shashi Tharoor, former Supreme Court Justice KS Panicker Radhakrishnan and actors Anushka Sharma, Sunny Leone, Sonam Kapoor, Kapil Sharma, Hema Malini, R. Madhavan, and Jacqueline Fernandez.

November 20, 2019

PETA not taking legal action in US against bullriding sport similar to Jallikattu

People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which petitioned the Indian Supreme Court to stop Jallikattu, is not taking similar legal action against bullriding, a sport with similarities to the Tamil event.

January 5, 2019

PETA India slams Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas for using animals at their wedding

Priyanka, who is a vocal asthmatic, was lambasted for hypocrisy after the sky was lit up with spectacular fireworks post the first nuptials.

December 4, 2018

Going vegetarian one of my best decisions: Anushka Sharma

Actress-producer Anushka Sharma, who turned vegetarian over three years ago, says it is one of the best decisions she has made. She stars in a new campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India that proclaims, “I Am Anushka Sharma, and I’m a Vegetarian”. “Going vegetarian was one of the best decisions …

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July 23, 2018

This actress is the face and voice of Save the Elephants campaign

  (Richa Chadha) Richa Chadha is one of the most amazing actresses in the entertainment industry. She is not only a talented actress but also a wonderful human being. She has always been vocal about her opinions on social issues and has never backed down from standing for important causes. She was recently approached by PETA …

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July 18, 2018

Monkey Naruto loses legal battle for selfie copyright

Monkey Naruto does not own the copyright to his selfie that he clicked on a wildlife photographer’s camera, ruled a three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals on Monday. In the year 2011, the crested macaque monkey, Naruto, approached a camera set up by photographer David Slater and somehow pressed the button. He clicked …

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April 25, 2018

SC to hear PETA plea on Jallikkattu deaths

The increasing number of deaths of human and bulls during the Jallikkattu events in Tamil Nadu, which is nearing its end this season, has given strength to the animal lovers as the Supreme Court will hear the petition given by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) any day this month. One bull died …

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February 14, 2018

Sonakshi wants freedom for elephants used as rides in Jaipur

Actress Sonakshi Sinha has written a letter to Rajasthan Minister for Forest, Environment, Youth Affairs and Sports Gajendra Singh Khimsar to relocate an elephant to a rehabilitation facility for urgent care after reports of a violent beating. A group of American tourists witnessed eight men violently beating the elephant known as “Number 44” at Amber …

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February 6, 2018

Supreme Court to hear PETA plea prohibiting Kambala

The Supreme Court will hear on February 12 a plea by PETA seeking to prohibit the buffalo race — Kambala — that is held in Karnataka during festivities that coincide with the Pongal celebrations. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on Tuesday agreed to hear the plea …

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February 6, 2018

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 actor’s entry into politics. Rajinikanth’s fans will reportedly do a puja at the temple on Sunday. “The power you already hold can help make a …

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January 5, 2018

Anushka Sharma named PETA’s Person of the Year

Newly-wed actress Anushka Sharma has been named PETA’s Person of the Year by animal rights organisation People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Known for movies like “PK”, “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” and “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”, Anushka is a vegetarian, has nabbed the title for helping to protect dogs from fireworks to advocating for …

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December 27, 2017

Shilpa Shetty wins PETA’s ‘Hero To Animals’ Award

Actress-entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been honoured with a ‘Hero to Animals’ Award by animal rights organisation PETA for speaking out against the cruelty of circuses; signing a petition asking the government to uphold the ban on jallikattu, bull races, and bullfights; and adopting a stray kitten. Shilpa’s compassion towards animals was recognised here on …

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December 17, 2017

Sunny Leone promotes animal-free fashion

Actress Sunny Leone and her husband Daniel Weber have urged everyone to promote cruelty-free fashion wear. The couple feature together in a new People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India ad, which reads: “Ink, Not Mink! Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin, and Let Animals Keep Theirs.” “We live in a world with …

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November 27, 2017

Anjelica Huston wants India to ban elephant rides

Moved by a photograph showing an Indian elephant and her baby desperately trying to outrun flaming projectiles being thrown at them by a mob, Academy Award winning actress Anjelica Huston has urged India’s tourism ministry to ban elephant rides. Huston has sent a letter to the tourism ministry on behalf of animal rights organisation People …

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November 21, 2017

Pamela Anderson slams Kim Kardashian

Actress and animal rights activist Pamela Anderson has slammed reality TV personality Kim Kardashian by writing an open letter to her criticising her style choices. Anderson wrote a letter to Kim — after the two met at New York Fashion week earlier this month. The Baywatch star, 50, branded the act of wearing fur “beyond cruel” …

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September 18, 2017