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A female Russian photographer at the centre of a scandal over painting an elephant bright pink is 'facing death threats'. Julia Buruleva, 47, has been hit by a storm of protest following the animal's death four months after her controversial shoot. She insists the Indian elephant expired from 'old age' - but admits she was warned her project was contentious when she sought 'half naked' local models to pose in pink in the stunt. The Russian woman has now launched - with mixed results - an onli ...Read More >
Jaipur: Animal rights organisation PETA India has called on Russian photographer Julia Buruleva to immediately withdraw a commercial photographic print featuring a captive elephant painted pink in Jaipur, or donate all proceeds from its sale to elephant conservation efforts in India, after the animal's death. The print, which is reportedly being sold for over ₹3 lakh, has drawn sharp criticism from the animal welfare group. In a formal letter to the artist, PETA India's Senior Director of Vete ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 4 (PTI) Animal rights body PETA India has urged Russian photographer Julia Buruleva to withdraw a commercial print featuring a captive elephant painted pink in Jaipur, or donate the proceeds to elephant conservation efforts in India, following the animal's death. In a letter, PETA India's Senior Director of Veterinary Affairs, Dr Mini Aravindan, said the print, reportedly being sold for over Rs 3 lakh, should either be taken down or its earnings directed towards recognised conservat ...Read More >
Jaipur: Animal rights body PETA India has urged Russian photographer Julia Buruleva to withdraw a commercial print featuring a captive elephant painted pink in Jaipur, or donate the proceeds to elephant conservation efforts in India, following the animal's death. In a letter, PETA India's Senior Director of Veterinary Affairs, Dr Mini Aravindan, said the print, reportedly being sold for over Rs 3 lakh, should either be taken down or its earnings directed towards recognised conservation initiati ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 4 (PTI) Animal rights body PETA India has urged Russian photographer Julia Buruleva to withdraw a commercial print featuring a captive elephant painted pink in Jaipur, or donate the proceeds to elephant conservation efforts in India, following the animal's death. In a letter, PETA India's Senior Director of Veterinary Affairs, Dr Mini Aravindan, said the print, reportedly being sold for over Rs 3 lakh, should either be taken down or its earnings directed towards recognised conservat ...Read More >
The forest department official said the matter would be investigated. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Julia Buruleva faced backlash after pink-painted elephant photoshoot in Jaipur went viral * The shoot featured a model atop a pink-painted elephant at an abandoned temple in Rajasthan * Buruleva claimed organic paint was used and the elephant was unharmed during the shoot Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Art photographer Julia Burule ...Read More >
Mumbai: 'Anupamaa' actor Rupali Ganguly, who has consistently spoken up for animal rights, condemned a Jaipur content creator for painting an elephant pink for the sake of a photoshoot and appeals to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take strict action. Mourning the demise of the elephant, that reportedly passed away after the photoshoot, Rupali wrote, "As someone who shares your respect for wildlife and as a supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India (PETA India), I write wit ...Read More >
JAIPUR: A controversy erupted after images of an elephant (pachyderm) painted bright pink during a photoshoot in Rajasthan's Jaipur were widely shared online, sparking criticism and raising concerns over animal welfare. "The pachyderm died last month, her owner has confirmed, while officials said the photo shoot had no connection with her death." The photos and videos, originally posted in December 2025 by Russian photographer Julia Buruleva, have recently gained traction on social media, drawin ...Read More >
Jaipur, Mar 31 (PTI) A controversy has erupted after images of an elephant painted bright pink during a photo shoot in Jaipur by a Russian artist were circulated widely online, triggering criticism and raising concerns over animal welfare. The pachyderm died last month, her owner has confirmed, while officials said the photo shoot had no connection with her death. The photos and videos, originally shared in December 2025 by photographer Julia Buruleva, recently gained traction on social media, ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: Activists have welcomed the new Supreme Court order on stray dogs but have expressed caution regarding the term "aggressive" dogs since there is no clear definition for it, and hope that it is not misused to imprison any street dogs.Roshan Pathak, an animal rights advisor of Pure Animal Lovers (PAL) Foundation, said, "Supreme Court has ensured that Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules of 2023 are implemented, which means that stray dogs will be kept back to their local areas after being ...Read More >
India has millions of stray dogs and the country accounts for 36% of the total rabies-related deaths in the world, according to the World Health Organization. "Infants and young children, not at any cost, should fall prey to rabies. The action should inspire confidence that they can move freely without fear of being bitten by stray dogs," legal news website Live Law quoted the court as saying on Monday. The court took up the issue following reports of increasing dog bites in Delhi and other ma ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday reacted to the Supreme Court's directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR, calling it a step backward from decades of humane, science-backed policy. Taking to social media platform X, LoP Gandhi said, "The SC's directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR is a step back from decades of humane, science-backed policy." He added, "These voiceless souls are not 'problems' to be erased. Shelte ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR is a step back from decades of humane, science-backed policy, said Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Tuesday. These voiceless souls are not problems to be erased. Shelters, sterilisation, vaccination & community care can keep streets safe - without cruelty, Gandhi said in a post on X. Blanket removals are cruel, shortsighted, and strip us of compassion. We can ensure pu ...Read More >
Vantara did not initiate or request the relocation of the elephant named Mahadevi from a monastery in Kolhapur to its facility in Jamnagar but served only as the 'court-appointed recipient facility', the NGO said in a statement. IMAGE: The female elephant Mahadevi, also called Madhuri, in Vantara. Photograph: Kind courtesy @vantara/Instagram Mahadevi, who was with a Jain monastery at Nandani in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district for over three decades, was relocated to the Radhe Krishna Temple El ...Read More >
New Delhi: An Indian elephant taken on an epic journey to a tycoon's giant zoo is expected to return home after protests by the religious community she came from, officials said Wednesday, following a court battle over the animal's welfare at the temple. The story of the 36-year-old elephant called Madhuri reflects both the passion that some communities have for elephants in India -- and the mind-boggling scale of the self-declared "world's biggest wild animal rescue centre". The elephant spen ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, and leaders of political parties paid tributes to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his death anniversary on Sunday. "The nation pays humble tribute to the great patriot, visionary leader and fearless commander Dheeran Chinnamalai. With unmatched courage and strategic brilliance, he led relentless campaigns against the oppressive British East India Company, boldly challenging colonial ty ...Read More >
Jamnagar: Vantara, the animal rescue, care, and rehabilitation initiative run by the Reliance Foundation, has responded to the ongoing controversy surrounding the relocation of a 36-year-old female elephant, Mahadevi (also referred to as Madhuri), from the Swastishri Jinsen Bhattarak Pattacharya Mutt in Kolhapur to Vantara's Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust in Jamnagar. In a statement shared on Instagram, Vantara said: "Vantara holds the deepest respect for the emotions and spiritual ...Read More >
MUMBAI: After the transfer of Mahadevi, an elephant belonging to a Jain shrine in Kolhapur, to Vantara, an animal rescue and rehabilitation initiative by the Reliance Foundation in Jamnagar, those who were unwilling to let go staged a march on Sunday. Thousands of locals and leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Kolhapur marched for 45 km from the shrine to the collector's office, demanding that Mahadevi be brought back, following which CM Devendra Fadnavis said he would hold a meeting on ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has done the right thing by ignoring popular sentiment and dismissing an appeal against entrusting the care of an old temple elephant to the care of an animal welfare centre run by the Reliance Foundation. The case of elephant Madhuri is typical of the anthropomorphism that characterises human-animal relationships in India, and the judiciary was right to override human emotions and prioritise animal welfare. Madhuri -- also called Mahadevi -- spent 33 years in capt ...Read More >
Kolhapur witnessed a massive turnout on Sunday (August 3, 2025) as thousands of locals walked in a silent protest, urging authorities to the bring back 36-year-old elephant Mahadevi, also known as Madhuri, from NGO Vantara's wildlife rehabilitation facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Elephant relocated to Gujarat facility run by Vantara from Kolhapur; devotees bid emotional adieu Vantara is the brainchild of Anant Ambani, son of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, and is supported by Reliance Industries L ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 3 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid tribute to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his 220th death anniversary at Guindy in Chennai on Sunday. The Chief Minister offered flowers to the portrait of the freedom fighter in Chennai. Dheeran Chinnamalai was born as Theerthagiri Sarkarai Manradiar on April 17, 1756. He was a Palayakkarar and chieftain who ruled the Kongu Nadu region. Chinnamalai fought against the Kingdom of Mysore, which collect ...Read More >
Mumbai, August 03: The transfer of the elephant Mahadevi, also known as Madhuri, from a Mutt in Kolhapur to the RKTEWT (Vantara) facility in Jamnagar sparked widespread debate. Vantara issued a press note which clarifies the facts behind the relocation, which was carried out under the directions of the High Powered Committee (HPC) of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and upheld by both the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court of India, with the sole focus on ensuring the elephant's welf ...Read More >
Bombay HC orders transfer of Mahadevi elephant from Kolhapur Jain Math to Vantara The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea by Jain Math in Kolhapur that sought setting aside the order of a high-power committee (HPC) paving way for transfer of the Mahadevi (Madhuri) elephant to Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust (RKTWET) at 'Vantara' in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The court directed that the elephant be transferred to the Jamnagar Trust within two weeks. The Child Welfare Warden of M ...Read More >
Hyderabad: HYDRAA on Friday removed encroachments from drainage lines and stormwater drains in Kukatpally and Khairatabad, following complaints from residents about waterlogging during the recent rain. HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Ranganath inspected the affected zones and directed immediate clearance of illegal structures that were obstructing the natural flow of water. In Khairatabad, encroachments were cleared on the Bulkapur nala near Tummalabasti and Anandnagar. Officials said the nala, which ...Read More >
Raveena Tandon was recently honoured by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.Source : Instagram Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon was recently honoured by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in recognition of her contributions and dedication to various social and environmental causes. On the occasion of World Environment Day, the actress was felicitated for her ongoing efforts towards environmental conservation and animal welfare. Raveena took to her Instagram ha ...Read More >
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