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Bharati Ramachandran
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Missing in our SDG goals: The welfare of animals

The welfare of animals has a positive impact on our environment and society. So, why are animals missing from the SDGs

India must address the disconnect between animal and human welfare. We need pragmatism and compassion in efforts to reach our SDGs. A just future can only be possible through an equitable environment for all inhabitants of the planet (Shutterstock)
Updated on Jul 23, 2022 07:45 PM IST
ByBharati Ramachandran and Upasana Sarraju

Indian veterinarians are facing a dire crisis. Help them, now

In the past few years, on the heels of the worst public health crisis, veterinarians contend with the same struggles that have plagued them for decades — institutional travails, inadequate equipment and a myriad of other challenges

When a pandemic strikes the globe, vets are forced to take ownership of the zoonosis threat. Is it hard to believe then that there is a dangerous mental health crisis sweeping through the veterinary community? (Representative Image)
Updated on May 02, 2022 07:23 PM IST

The telling connection between animal cruelty and other heinous crimes

Research has repeatedly shown that exposure to animal cruelty has the effect of normalising cruelty, leading to not just reduced empathy, but also greater tolerance to aggression

What drives a young person to commit such acts of cruelty, and in full public view on social media? (Shutterstock)
Updated on Oct 14, 2021 06:45 PM IST
ByBharati Ramachandran
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