For many women, cattle-slaughter bans reduce consumption of beef, an important source of dietary iron, and they do not compensate enough for this through other sources of iron
1 min read13 Nov 2018For same wealth levels, chances of owning cattle are more or less the same for Hindus and Muslims
3 min read24 Jul 2018Several states have voiced concern, saying the new rules can spark unrest and affect livelihoods of many
3 min read7 Mar 2018The National Green Tribunal has asked the Delhi government and civic bodies to ensure that no animal waste and blood seeps into the Yamuna due to cattle slaughter
1 min read24 Oct 2017Cows are at the centre of political battles and 'lynch mob' attacks in India but are being abandoned in growing numbers and turned away by shelters that cannot cope
3 min read30 Jul 2017The Supreme Court agrees to hear a petition challenging the nationwide stay it imposed on rules governing trade in livestock and transport of cattle
1 min read14 Jul 2017Supreme Court direction effectively puts on hold the cattle slaughter ban across the nation, until new rules are put in place
2 min read12 Jul 2017For same wealth levels, chances of owning cattle are more or less the same for Hindus and Muslims
3 min read11 Jul 2017Bans don't solve any behavioural problems. We need to develop new strategies to deal with various social evils.
4 min read22 Jun 2017The beef ban will undoubtedly have major ramifications for India's meat-processing trade, as 90% of buffalo purchased for slaughter comes from animal markets
4 min read20 Jun 2017The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared