Jallikattu is a bull-taming sport that has traditionally been part of the festival of Pongal. However, the practice has long been contested, with animal rights groups and the courts concerned over ...

The remaining two of the three Jallikattu events in Madurai will take place at Palamedu and Alanganallur on January 15 and 16, respectively. Mostly enjoyed in Tamil Nadu as part of Pongal ...

Tamil Nadu Backward Classes and Welfare Minister Siva V. Meyyanathan inaugurated the Jallikattu festival at the Muthumariamma ...

“Collector MS Sangeetha had given oral instructions to issue fitness certificates before the pongal jallikattu. However, no further directives have been received from the administration since ...

A 22-year-old bull tamer died and many were injured at a jallikattu event in Madurai's Avaniyapuram during Pongal celebrations. The deceased, Naveen Kumar, was gored by a bull. His family demanded ...

The vote comes after days of protests in support of the sport, known as jallikattu. On Monday, protesters set several vehicles on fire and incidents of arson were reported across the state.

Mattu Pongal, celebrated on third day, involves worshipping of cattle. Jallikattu events are held in many villages. Jallikattu involves taming of bulls. Timings for Pongal Festival in Madurai It ...

A. Pandi, 23, of Alanganallur, who was gored by a bull at a jallikattu event held at Kalaignar Stadium at Keelakkarai near Alanganallur, succumbed to injuries at a hospital on Wednesday.