Jallikattu

Oscars 2021: Ekta Kapoor And Tahira Kashyap's Film Bittu Makes It To Live Action Short Film Shortlist

Entertainment | Written by Pranita Chaubey | Wednesday February 10, 2021

Indian's official entry for the Oscars, Jallikattu is out of the race

Oscars 2021: India's Official Entry Jallikattu Fails To Make International Film Shortlist

Entertainment | Written by Nilanjana Basu | Wednesday February 10, 2021

Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, Jallikattu derives its name from the traditional Tamil Nadu festival 'Jallikattu', which is a sport of bull taming

Nearly 1,000 Bulls To Participate In Jallikattu In Coimbatore On February 21: Report

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 9, 2021

Nearly 1,000 bulls and 900 tamers are expected to participate in the 4th edition of Jallikkattu (bull taming sport) to be held in Coimbatore on February 21, in compliance with COVID-19 safety norms, Municipal Administration Minister SP Velumani said on Tuesday.

Will Withdraw Cases Against Jallikattu Protesters: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

India News | ANI | Friday February 5, 2021

Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday announced that cases registered during Jallikattu protests in the state will soon be withdrawn.

Rahul Gandhi Calls Jallikattu "Lovely Experience" In Congress Flip-Flop

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday January 15, 2021

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.

Pongal Lunch With Locals, Cow Worship: Leaders Head To Tamil Nadu

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Thursday January 14, 2021

Tamil speakers celebrate their annual harvest festival over the next four days beginning today. Coinciding with similar revelries across the country, such as Bihu in northeastern India and Uttarayan in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu's biggest celebration comes merely months ahead of the state's assembly polls. Not surprisingly key leaders from across the poli...

Watch: Bull-Taming Event Jallikattu Starts In Tamil Nadu Amid Pandemic

Tamil Nadu News | Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday January 14, 2021

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.

Rahul Gandhi To Watch Bull Taming Sport Jallikattu In Tamil Nadu

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday January 12, 2021

Rahul Gandhi will visit Tamil Nadu on Thursday, when the festival of Pongal will be celebrated, and witness the controversial bull taming event ''Jallikattu''.

Jallikattu: As Pongal Approaches, Madurai Bull Trainers Gear Up

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday January 4, 2021

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...

Jallikattu Gets Green Light In Tamil Nadu, But With Restrictions

India News | ANI | Wednesday December 23, 2020

Tamil Nadu government has granted permission to hold traditional bull-taming sport Jallikattu with certain restrictions.

Oscars 2021: Jallikattu Is India's Official Entry

Entertainment | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Wednesday November 25, 2020

Jallikattu, winner of several awards at film festivals across the country, stars Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Santhy Balachandran, Sabumon Abdusamad and Jaffar Idukki.

For Prized Bull's Burial, Tamil Nadu Village Ignores Social Distancing

Tamil Nadu News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 17, 2020

Some 200 people defied coronavirus lockdown to pay their last respects to a bull adored for his race-winning heroics and revered as a deity in Tamil Nadu, an official said Thursday. "Mooli" died of old age on Sunday, sparking an outpouring of grief -- including a funeral procession and lavish burial ceremony, complete with fireworks -- in a village...

Man Gored To Death At Bull-Taming Sport Jallikattu In Tamil Nadu

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Saturday January 18, 2020

A 26-year-old man was gored to death today at a Jallikattu festival in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district. Police reports say the man was a bull tamer who died in the arena but other reports suggest he was only a bystander

32 Injured In Bull-Taming Sport Jallikattu In Tamil Nadu's Madurai

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Wednesday January 15, 2020

Thirty-two people have been injured hours after Tamil Nadu's traditional bull-taming sport Jallikattu kicked off at Avaniyapuram in Madurai. Four of them with serious injuries have been shifted to Madurai Government Hospital, said officials.

Those Below 21 Cannot Participate In Jallikattu: Top District Officer

Tamil Nadu News | ANI | Friday January 10, 2020

Madurai District collector on Thursday directed that those below the age of 21 years will not be allowed to participate in Jallikattu to be held at Palamedu and Alanganallur.