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Politics

Do cattle slaughter bans hurt women’s health?

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 2018
Politics

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 2018
Politics

What 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 2018
Politics

No 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 2017
Politics

Cattle 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 2017
Politics

Cattle 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 2017
Politics

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 read11 Jul 2017
Politics

Shiv Sena: Lynching in the name of cow protection against Hindutva

Shiv Sena urges PM Narendra Modi to come up with a national policy on beef

1 min read4 Jul 2017
Money

Venky’s shares up 279% in 2017. Is cow slaughter crackdown aiding sales?

Venky's share price has risen 279% in 2017 and the stock touched a record high of Rs1,636 in intraday trading on Thursday

1 min read30 Jun 2017
Opinion

Bans, 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 2017
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