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PETA India gift mechanical elephant to Kerala temple

PETA India, Anoushka Shankar gift mechanical elephant to Kerala temple to promote cruelty-free traditions

February 08, 2025 5:32 pm

Made using rubber, fiber, metal, foam, and steel, the mechanical elephant is designed to closely mimic a real one.

Bengaluru-born French PETA activist crashes Dior's Paris show – but why?

September 28, 2024 1:25 pm

Garnier's action comes after Lady Gaga made a recent appearance at the Paris Olympics wearing a Dior dress made of ostrich feathers.

PETA India seeks rehabilitation of jumbo which killed mahout in Kerala's Idukki

June 28, 2024 6:40 pm

PETA India said that according to the Heritage Animal Task Force, captive elephants killed 526 people in Kerala in a 15-year period.

PETA calls out Rohit Pawar over use of crab at press meet

April 06, 2024 11:12 am

PETA India asked him to hand over the crab to the group for veterinary care and rehabilitation.

Why PETA wants to ban two age-old Assamese traditions

February 04, 2024 12:40 pm

People for Ethical Treatment of Animals have mounted a legal challenge against the practises of buffalo and bulbul fighting in the Gauhati High Court. What are these traditions? Why were they discontinued? Now that they are back, why does PETA want to ban them?

Dia Mirza is PETA India’s 2023 ‘Person of the Year’

December 13, 2023 2:23 pm

Dia Mirza is actively involved in animal welfare activities and regularly voices out the need for stronger animal protection laws

PETA India director Poorva Joshipura on UN COP28's less meat menu this year: 'Why would a conference about protecting the planet serve any climate-adverse foods?'

December 13, 2023 2:01 pm

But Poorva Joshipura agreed 'it’s a start'. "It is also an important recognition of what scientists have been warning us about for so long: meat, egg, and dairy production is contributing significantly to climate chaos," said Joshipura, who believes each vegan saves up to nearly 200 animals a year

PETA India sends rocket-shaped vegan cake to ISRO in celebration of Chandrayaan-3's historic moon landing

August 26, 2023 2:38 pm

The cake was made with chocolate truffle and blue buttercream that's entirely vegan

Two horses injured on set of Ek Mahanayak Dr BR Ambedkar, PETA files police complaint

July 14, 2023 1:31 pm

PETA has registered a police complaint after two horses were injured on the set of a television show titled Ek Mahanayak: Dr BR Ambedkar.

In a first, Kerala temple deploys life-size 'robotic elephant' for festival

February 28, 2023 1:47 am

The life-size model of elephant costing Rs 5 lakh was donated by PETA India.

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Raveena Tandon Named PETA India’s 2025 Person of the Year

December 08, 2025 2:46 pm

Actor Raveena Tandon has been named PETA India's 2025 person of the year. Know more about it.

In photos: PETA India’s 2025 Vegan Fashion Awards winners

November 05, 2025 2:30 pm

From gorgeous sarees made from vegan silk to handbags crafted from cactus leather, the winners of PETA India’s 2025 Vegan Fashion Awards show that designers and brands are responding to the public’s growing demand for fashion that is kind to animals and the planet.