Resins or hardened natural gums are cut from tree barks and broken up to produce agarbattis. They burn when sprinkled

A taste-enhancing salt replacement called Mono-Sodium Glutamate (MSG) was patented by the Ajinomoto Corporation, Japan, in 1909. MSG is often

Beer, wine and spirits are alcoholic beverages; the first two contain lower percentages of alcohol than the third. Allopathic, ayurvedic,

Ambergris is a solid, wax-like substance produced in the intestines of sperm whales. It has historically been used worldwide as

Angling, like hunting, is a cruel “blood sport.” Unfortunately, people spend millions on equipment to help them in these grisly

Cocks, buffaloes, bulls, cows, rams (sheep and goat), dogs and camels are made to fight males of their own species

Brushes made of animal hair are used for polishing shoes, painting walls and art. They are usually made from pig/hog/boar

It is a common misconception that Ayurvedic products are always vegetarian. They commonly contain about 50 animal substances. Body parts

Homeopathic pills and powders may contain infinitesimal quantities of animal ingredients. Homeopathy uses the Roman numerals X, C and M

At first there was the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda & Siddha. (The principles and doctrines of Ayurveda and

At first there was the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda & Siddha. Many years later in 1995 the Department

Brutal fox sacrifices occur in some Karnataka villages on Makar Sankranti. Foxes are illegally trapped, their mouths stitched shut, and

In 1990, Beauty Without Cruelty (BWC) convinced the Ministry of Environment & Forests to request all State Wildlife Departments to

Beauty Without Cruelty (BWC) is vigilant about advertisements involving animals. We keep our eyes peeled for animal-unfriendly messages, and request

Animals are exploited and killed by humans for various reasons – one of the worst being for entertainment. These are

It is hard for animals to perform before blinding lights, cameras and crowds.Please let us know if you see films