This is my World

To those who oppose Jallikattu protests, especially Tamils, Vanakkam.  1) You call the protests directionless. You can't be more wrong. The protest has no single leader, but it is not directionless. The short term goal is Jallikattu and the long term goals are preservation of native cattle, self-reliant organic farming, integrating cultural values and scientific advances into our daily lives. And more importantly, telling ourselves that we can stand united when we need to.  2) You believe people have fallen pray to lies. I wonder whose lies ?       - Its definitely not that of the politicians. The protestors would not let any politician near them.       - It cannot be that of the film stars. They are divided between the camps.       - It cannot be that of Tamil nationalists. Hardly anyone listen to them, even though what they make sense most of the times.  The only lies that have prompted these people ...

To all non-supporters of Jallikattu, especially Tamils. Vanakkam. In the last few days, there has been overwhelming support for Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu and social media. However, I also see the occasional post against Jallikattu. This post intends to answer some of the questions raised by these people, especially Tamils. The premise behind Jallikattu ban: Jallikattu was first banned by the supreme court in 2007, responding to a petition submitted by Blue Cross of India and other organisations. The verdict was withdrawn in 2008 and the supreme court instructed the TN government to regulate Jallikattu. Accordingly, TN introduced Jallikattu regulation act in 2009. This is when AWBI and PETA India picked up the issue. They petitioned against the 2008 ruling and once again the ban was reintroduced in 2009 itself. However, Jallikattu continued with permissions from TN high court. This is when PETA and AWBI lobbied vigourously and recommended the then forest and environment minist...