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Help Elephants Gain Freedom This Ganpati

It turns out that the happy reunion of the elephant Marriapan with his mom was just the beginning of the good news. After years of campaigning by PETA India …

Victory! Bullock Race Ends!

Great news from our colleagues at Animal Rahat! They not only stopped a bullock race in Maharashtra but also convinced the organisers to agree in writing to stop the …

Victory! UGC Recommends End to Animal Dissection in Universities

Following an extensive PETA India campaign, the University Grants Commission (UGC) accepted the recommendation of an expert committee to end animal dissection in university and college laboratories. This decision …

Hurricane Irene Hits Virginia

Amidst severe flooding and heavy rain, PETA US staffers have been out in force to respond to emergency animal cases as a result of Hurricane Irene which has so …

R Madhavan Narrates ‘Glass Walls’

Islam and Animals

We hope you are having a very happy Ramadan! Did you know that most of the world’s major religions teach respect for animals and that that includes Islam? The …

Be Kind to Cows: Go Vegan This Janmashtami

This Janmashtami, show your love for cows by going milk-free! Why? Because dairy products are detrimental to human health and dairy farms are notorious for their abuse of animals. …

Nepal Elephant-Training Procedures For ‘Joyrides’

Calves are separated from their mothers and then chained. Heavy chains are used to hold the calf in one place for many hours. During “training”, the bull calf is poked, …

Victory: Carlsberg Nixes Association With Elephant Polo Event

Carlsberg nixes association with elephant Polo event following PETA pressure.

I’m an Animal Rights Activist Because

Were you touched by the wise words of a vegan friend? Inspired by the actions of a passionate activist fighting for animal rights? Motivated by rescuing an animal in …