Jallikattu: News
22 Jan 2023
Jallikattu festivalTN: 14-year-old gored to death by bull during Jallikattu event
A 14-year-old boy who came to Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri to watch the bull-taming sport—Jallikattu—died after a bull gored him.
15 Jan 2023
COVID-19Tamil Nadu: Jallikattu begins in Madurai under Supreme Court guidelines
The traditional bull-taming sport—Jallikattu—began in Avaniyapuram village of Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Sunday amid plans for large-scale celebrations in the state.
10 Feb 2021
Academy Awards'Jallikattu,' India's entry to Oscars, is out of the race
Malayalam movie Jallikattu, India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards 2021, has failed to make it to the list of the 15 features that will be competing for a spot in the final five.
27 Jan 2021
TwitterSuriya-starrer 'Soorarai Pottru' enters the Oscar race
Actor Suriya-starrer Tamil movie Soorarai Pottru has joined the Oscar race for this year in the Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and other categories.
25 Nov 2020
KeralaMalayalam film 'Jallikattu' is India's entry for Oscars 2021
Director Lijo Jose Pellissery's Malayalam movie Jallikattu has been selected as India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 93rd Academy Awards, also popularly known as the Oscars.
15 Dec 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaAs SC hears case against Jallikattu, organizers plan IPL-style event
A year after Tamil Nadu witnessed violent protests over Jallikattu, the sport is all set to make a return, and how.
12 Apr 2017
Tamil NaduStay on drawing of river water for PepsiCo, Coca Cola
PepsiCo and Coca Cola have been restrained from drawing water from Tamirabharani River till April 30 due to acute water shortage.
02 Mar 2017
Tamil NaduMadras HC permits Pepsi, Coke to use river water
Madras HC has lifted a ban which barred Pepsi and Coca Cola from using river water to manufacture beverages.
10 Feb 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaAlanganallur to hold Jallikattu today
Jallikattu, Tamil Nadu's culturally deep-rooted bull-taming sport is set to be organized in Alanganallur today.
01 Feb 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaCentre stands with Jallikattu in front of SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay a recent legislation which overrode the court's ban on Jallikattu.
23 Jan 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaTN Assembly passes Jallikattu bill
The Tamil Nadu assembly passed the Jallikattu bill which was tabled by Chief Minister O Panneerselvam.
21 Jan 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaJallikattu ordinance cleared by Centre
In the latest development, the Centre yesterday speedily cleared the proposal allowing an ordinance on Jallikattu.
15 Jan 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaTamil Nadu politicians defy SC ban on Jallikattu
Defying the Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu politicians have come out in support of Jallikattu, encouraging others to participate in the controversial bull taming sport.