Prithviraj Sukumaran, who has been receiving rave reviews for his performance in Prabhas starrer ‘Salaar’, recently came out in defense of the display of violence in ‘Salaar’ and the Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Animal’.In an interview with News18, Prithviraj shared his viewpoint on the depiction of violent scenes in films like Animal and Salaar, along with […]
‘Justification of violence, misogyny is shameful’: Congress MP slams ‘Animal’
New Delhi: Congress Rajya Sabha MP Ranjeet Ranjan on Thursday slammed actors Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol’s action thriller film ‘Animal’ and said that “the film’s justification of violence and misogyny is shameful.” In the Rajya Sabha, Ranjan said, “Cinema is a mirror to society. We have all grown up watching films. Cinema has a […]
UN recognizes children’s right to be free from exposure to violence against animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The United Nations’ Committee on the Rights of the Child has formally recognized the damage that witnessing violence, including violence to animals, can cause to children. The U.N. declared that children have a right to be protected from exposure to that violence. This is an important moment for our […]
‘Very violent crimes’ against animals in Mid-Michigan on the rise
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – A rise in violent crimes against animals in Mid-Michigan has some animal control officials worried. In Ingham County, a dog is still recovering after having its throat slit. The Ingham County Animal Shelter said the dog’s owner has confessed to the crime. Background: Ingham County dog expected to make full recovery […]
Animal Safehouse provides safe haven for pets in domestic violence situations
Program looks to address victims who stay in abusive environments because fear of leaving pets behind SAN DIEGO — A large percentage of battered women are unable to escape abusive situations because they are worried what may happen to their pets. The Rancho Coastal Humane Society has a program to help these victims and their […]
Animal cruelty leads to domestic violence
Family member recalls brother’s dog being put in the oven then going missing, her brother later being stabbed to death GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — Amy Schumacher recalls the relationship between her brother Todd Schumacher and Matt Donaghy. A relationship that would ultimately turn fatal. “The thing is, is when you look back, and you retrace […]