E-PaperCattle Slaughter Ban News
Economics, not religion, drives ownership of cattle in India
For same wealth levels, chances of owning cattle are more or less the same for Hindus and Muslims
3 min read24 Jul 2018What prompted the centre to rethink rules on cattle trade?
Several states have voiced concern, saying the new rules can spark unrest and affect livelihoods of many
3 min read7 Mar 2018No room at the inn for India’s ‘sacred’ cows
Cows 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 2017Cattle trade rules: SC to hear Centre’s plea challenging extension of nationwide stay
The 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 2017Cattle trade rules: Supreme Court extends stay, new rules likely in August
Supreme Court direction effectively puts on hold the cattle slaughter ban across the nation, until new rules are put in place
2 min read12 Jul 2017Economics, not religion, drives ownership of cattle in India
For same wealth levels, chances of owning cattle are more or less the same for Hindus and Muslims
3 min read11 Jul 2017Bans, do they work at all?
Bans don't solve any behavioural problems. We need to develop new strategies to deal with various social evils.
4 min read22 Jun 2017Govt tells SC cattle slaughter ban will not be implemented immediately
The Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on pleas challenging notification banning the sale and purchase of cattle for slaughter
2 min read16 Jun 2017Cattle slaughter ban ripples through India’s leather industry
Crackdown on unlicensed abattoirs, ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter and cow vigilantism together are causing a big slowdown in the meat and leather industry
6 min read14 Jun 2017The right priorities
The government has a great deal on its platefrom bad loans to dip in GDP growth data. It must set its priorities in order, and dabbling in dangerous populism is not the way to go about it
1 min read14 Jun 2017Popular Topics
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