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Jallikattu Upheld By Supreme Court: "Won't Disrupt Legislature's View"
The Supreme Court today upheld the Tamil Nadu government's law allowing 'Jallikattu' bull-taming sport in the state.
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Cop Injured As Tamil Nadu's Bull-Taming Sport Jallikattu Hikes Covid Fear
The popular bull-taming Jallikattu event entered its third and final day as it kicked off in Alanganallur area of Madurai in Tamil Nadu this morning amid concerns over animal cruelty as well as the pandemic.
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Rahul Gandhi Calls Jallikattu "Lovely Experience" In Congress Flip-Flop
Congress's Rahul Gandhi celebrated Pongal in poll-bound Tamil Nadu today with a call to Tamil sentiments. "I have come here to give a message to those who think that they can run roughshod over Tamil people, can push aside Tamil language and Tamil culture," he said at an event of Jallikattu, the state's traditional bull taming sport.
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Watch: Bull-Taming Event Jallikattu Starts In Tamil Nadu Amid Pandemic
The traditional bull-taming event Jallikattu started today in Tamil Nadu's Madurai amid strict safety guidelines due to the coronavirus pandemic. Up to 150 people can participate in the event that involves setting free bulls on a fenced street while the men attempt to tame the animals.
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Jallikattu: As Pongal Approaches, Madurai Bull Trainers Gear Up
Jallikattu during Pongal: The popular bull-taming sport held during Pongal is approaching. Bull trainers in Madurai have started gearing up for Jallikattu. The process of registration for the bull fighting event begins10 days in advance, with medical check-up for both the bulls and Jallikattu cattle players. The Tamil Nadu government has given a se...
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Bulls Hit, Bitten And Whipped During Jallikattu, Says PETA Report
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA) India chapter has released a 73-page report and video footage to demonstrate how cruelty is being meted out to animals during the bull taming festival of Jallikattu, besides the custom's disregard for human life.
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5 Gored To Death At Jallikattu Events Held In Tamil Nadu
A 42-year-old man was gored to death during a bull-taming event organised as part of the Pongal festivities at Vadamalapur in the district today, taking the toll related to Jallikattu this season to five police said.
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3 More Deaths At Jallikattu Events Amid Big Prizes Offered By Tamil Nadu Leaders
Four people have been gored to death while watching and participating in Jallikattu or bull-taming in Tamil Nadu, but the political importance of the controversial tradition was driven home as both Chief Minister E Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam attended an event and offered brand new cars as gifts for the best performers.
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Two Die During Jallikattu Event In Tamil Nadu's Pudukottai: 10 Updates
Jallikattu made a re-appearance in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, claiming the lives of two men in Pudukottai. The men, who were injured while holding on to a bucking bull, died on the way to the hospital. The traditional bull-taming festival was held in some parts of Tamil Nadu, even though locals in Madurai's Alanganallur, where Chief Minister O Panneerse...
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What Is Jallikattu? All You Need To Know About Tamil Nadu's Bull-Taming Tradition
Jallikaatu could be referred to as bull taming event typically practiced in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day, third day of the four-day Pongal festival. The term 'jallikattu' is derived from the tamil words 'jalli' and 'kattu'. Jalli refers to gold or silver coins. Kattu means 'tied'. Therefore, combined together it ...
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Chennai's Arab Spring Moment? Not Just About Jallikattu At Marina Beach
Even though thousands have gathered at Chennai's Marina Beach and at other places in Tamil Nadu, some say these unprecedented protests are not just about Jallikattu. Most people who are demanding that the bull taming sport should be allowed, have possibly never even been a part of a Jallikattu event, even as audience. And yet, they are protesting w...
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Tamil Nadu Assures Steps for Conducting 'Jallikattu'
With demands galore in the state for holding the bull-taming sport of 'Jallikattu' coinciding with 'Pongal' harvest festival, Tamil Nadu government today assured steps for conducting the popular event, including asking Centre to remove bulls from a specific list of animals to facilitate the same.
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'Jallikattu' held in 18 villages since February
With the High Court not granting blanket permission to conduct the famous bull-taming festival Jallikattu, the events were conducted in 18 villages since February by organisers after filing separate writ petitions, the Government said. The Madurai bench of Madras High Court had, on January 30 2012, said that the organisers of individual events woul...
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Jallikattu Upheld By Supreme Court: "Won't Disrupt Legislature's View"
The Supreme Court today upheld the Tamil Nadu government's law allowing 'Jallikattu' bull-taming sport in the state.
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Cop Injured As Tamil Nadu's Bull-Taming Sport Jallikattu Hikes Covid Fear
The popular bull-taming Jallikattu event entered its third and final day as it kicked off in Alanganallur area of Madurai in Tamil Nadu this morning amid concerns over animal cruelty as well as the pandemic.
-
Rahul Gandhi Calls Jallikattu "Lovely Experience" In Congress Flip-Flop
Congress's Rahul Gandhi celebrated Pongal in poll-bound Tamil Nadu today with a call to Tamil sentiments. "I have come here to give a message to those who think that they can run roughshod over Tamil people, can push aside Tamil language and Tamil culture," he said at an event of Jallikattu, the state's traditional bull taming sport.
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Watch: Bull-Taming Event Jallikattu Starts In Tamil Nadu Amid Pandemic
The traditional bull-taming event Jallikattu started today in Tamil Nadu's Madurai amid strict safety guidelines due to the coronavirus pandemic. Up to 150 people can participate in the event that involves setting free bulls on a fenced street while the men attempt to tame the animals.
-
Jallikattu: As Pongal Approaches, Madurai Bull Trainers Gear Up
Jallikattu during Pongal: The popular bull-taming sport held during Pongal is approaching. Bull trainers in Madurai have started gearing up for Jallikattu. The process of registration for the bull fighting event begins10 days in advance, with medical check-up for both the bulls and Jallikattu cattle players. The Tamil Nadu government has given a se...
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Bulls Hit, Bitten And Whipped During Jallikattu, Says PETA Report
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA) India chapter has released a 73-page report and video footage to demonstrate how cruelty is being meted out to animals during the bull taming festival of Jallikattu, besides the custom's disregard for human life.
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5 Gored To Death At Jallikattu Events Held In Tamil Nadu
A 42-year-old man was gored to death during a bull-taming event organised as part of the Pongal festivities at Vadamalapur in the district today, taking the toll related to Jallikattu this season to five police said.
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3 More Deaths At Jallikattu Events Amid Big Prizes Offered By Tamil Nadu Leaders
Four people have been gored to death while watching and participating in Jallikattu or bull-taming in Tamil Nadu, but the political importance of the controversial tradition was driven home as both Chief Minister E Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam attended an event and offered brand new cars as gifts for the best performers.
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Two Die During Jallikattu Event In Tamil Nadu's Pudukottai: 10 Updates
Jallikattu made a re-appearance in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, claiming the lives of two men in Pudukottai. The men, who were injured while holding on to a bucking bull, died on the way to the hospital. The traditional bull-taming festival was held in some parts of Tamil Nadu, even though locals in Madurai's Alanganallur, where Chief Minister O Panneerse...
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What Is Jallikattu? All You Need To Know About Tamil Nadu's Bull-Taming Tradition
Jallikaatu could be referred to as bull taming event typically practiced in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day, third day of the four-day Pongal festival. The term 'jallikattu' is derived from the tamil words 'jalli' and 'kattu'. Jalli refers to gold or silver coins. Kattu means 'tied'. Therefore, combined together it ...
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Chennai's Arab Spring Moment? Not Just About Jallikattu At Marina Beach
Even though thousands have gathered at Chennai's Marina Beach and at other places in Tamil Nadu, some say these unprecedented protests are not just about Jallikattu. Most people who are demanding that the bull taming sport should be allowed, have possibly never even been a part of a Jallikattu event, even as audience. And yet, they are protesting w...
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Tamil Nadu Assures Steps for Conducting 'Jallikattu'
With demands galore in the state for holding the bull-taming sport of 'Jallikattu' coinciding with 'Pongal' harvest festival, Tamil Nadu government today assured steps for conducting the popular event, including asking Centre to remove bulls from a specific list of animals to facilitate the same.
-
'Jallikattu' held in 18 villages since February
With the High Court not granting blanket permission to conduct the famous bull-taming festival Jallikattu, the events were conducted in 18 villages since February by organisers after filing separate writ petitions, the Government said. The Madurai bench of Madras High Court had, on January 30 2012, said that the organisers of individual events woul...
