Indian government asks people to hug cows on Valentine's Day
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian government asks people to hug cows on Valentine's Day

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s government-run animal welfare department has appealed to citizens to mark Valentine’s Day this year not as a celebration of romance but as "Cow Hug Day” to better promote Hindu values. The Animal Welfare Board of India said Wednesday that “hugging cows will bring emotional richness and increase individual and collective happiness.” Devout Hindus, who worship cows as holy, say the Western holiday goes against traditional Indian values. In recent years, Hindu hardliners have raided shops in Indian cities, burned cards and gifts, and chased hand-holding couples out of restaurants and parks, saying that Valentine’s Day promotes promiscuity.

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Valentine’s Day and this thing called love
1 year, 10 months ago

Valentine’s Day and this thing called love

Hindustan Times  

I grew up hugging and playing with cows and calves. India’s Animal Advisory Board urged citizens to celebrate “Cow Hug Day” on February 14 this year instead of Valentine’s Day, calling cows the “backbone” of Indian culture and rural economy, and “hugging cows will bring emotional richness and increase individual and collective happiness.” And hugging cows would help counter the …

AWBI\'s withdrawal of ‘Cow Hug Day’ sparks row
1 year, 10 months ago

AWBI\'s withdrawal of ‘Cow Hug Day’ sparks row

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Animal Welfare Body of India’s withdrawal of its call for the celebration of "Cow Hug Day" on February 14 — Valentine's Day — has outraged cow protection and welfare organisations in the city. The Yuga Thulasi Foundation, a charitable organisation involved in the welfare and protection of cows, denounced the AWBI for abandoning its plan to observe February …

MP Shashi Tharoor takes dig at Animal Welfare Board for withdrawal of 'Cow Hug Day' appeal
1 year, 10 months ago

MP Shashi Tharoor takes dig at Animal Welfare Board for withdrawal of 'Cow Hug Day' appeal

India TV News  

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday took a jibe at the Animal Welfare Board of India for withdrawing its appeal to celebrate February 14 as 'Cow Hug Day.' Tharoor's dig came a day after the Animal Welfare Board of India said it withdrew the appeal to celebrate February 14 as 'Cow Hug Day' following directions from the government amid …

Animal Welfare Board withdraws circular on ‘Cow Hug Day’
1 year, 10 months ago

Animal Welfare Board withdraws circular on ‘Cow Hug Day’

The Hindu  

The Animal Welfare Board of India has withdrawn on Friday it’s February 6 appeal urging people to celebrate February 14 as ‘Cow Hug Day’. Mr. Dutta said in a fresh circular issued on Friday that the decision to withdraw the appeal is after directions from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. However, farmers’ organisations and trade unions had …

"We all should love, hug cow": Giriraj Singh backs celebrating 'Cow Hug Day' on February 14 latest updates – India TV
1 year, 10 months ago

"We all should love, hug cow": Giriraj Singh backs celebrating 'Cow Hug Day' on February 14 latest updates – India TV

India TV News  

Cow Hug Day: Backing the Animal Welfare Board of India's advisory to celebrate 'Cow Hug Day' on February 14, Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday said that 'everyone should love cows'. "Therefore, all the cow lovers may also celebrate February 14 as Cow Hug day keeping in mind the importance of mother cow and making life happy and full of …

No Cow Hug Day. You can hug cows, with consent, any day
1 year, 10 months ago

No Cow Hug Day. You can hug cows, with consent, any day

India Today  

After the Animal Welfare Board of India declared February 14, traditionally celebrated as Valentine's Day, as Cow Hug Day, there was outrage on social media. Now the Animal Welfare Board has taken back the decision to mark February 14 as Cow Hug Day. OPPOSITION MOCKS COW HUG DAY The Shiv Sena on Friday mocked the 'Cow Hug Day' initiative and …

No 'Cow Hug Day' on February 14, Animal Welfare Board withdraws appeal
1 year, 10 months ago

No 'Cow Hug Day' on February 14, Animal Welfare Board withdraws appeal

India TV News  

The Animal Welfare Board of India on Friday withdrew the appeal to celebrate February 14 as 'Cow Hug Day' as the move drew severe criticism on social media. The move comes just a day after Union minister Parshottam Rupala said it will be good if people respond positively to the call given by the board to celebrate February 14, a …

Appeal for ‘cow hug day’ unconstitutional: AITUC
1 year, 10 months ago

Appeal for ‘cow hug day’ unconstitutional: AITUC

The Hindu  

Left-wing trade union All India Trade Union Congress questioned the appeal of Animal Welfare Board of India to mark February 14 as ‘cow hug day’. “AITUC also calls upon the Union government to initiate stringent action against the official responsible for issuing such an unscientific appeal,” it said. “The appeal to ‘hug cows’ on February 14, Valentines Day, is an …

Indian Government Asks Citizens To Hug Cows On Valentine's Day
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Government Asks Citizens To Hug Cows On Valentine's Day

Huff Post  

India’s government-run animal welfare department has appealed to citizens to mark Valentine’s Day this year not as a celebration of romance but as “Cow Hug Day” to better promote Hindu values. via Associated Press NEW DELHI — India’s government-run animal welfare department has appealed to citizens to mark Valentine’s Day this year not as a celebration of romance but as …

\"It will be good if people respond positively to celebrate Feb 14 as Cow Hug Day\"
1 year, 10 months ago

\"It will be good if people respond positively to celebrate Feb 14 as Cow Hug Day\"

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Minister Parshottam Rupala on Thursday said it will be good if people respond positively to the call given by the Animal Welfare Board of India to celebrate February 14 as '‘Cow Hug Day'. "This country has an age-old tradition of worshipping the cow and it is a matter of great happiness that people embrace the cowÂ… It …

As Animal Welfare Board urges citizens to observe ‘Cow Hug Day’ on Feb 14, 'liberals' share memes to mock the campaign
1 year, 10 months ago

As Animal Welfare Board urges citizens to observe ‘Cow Hug Day’ on Feb 14, 'liberals' share memes to mock the campaign

Op India  

On February 8, the Animal Welfare Board of India urged people to observe ‘Cow Hug Day’ on February 14 to spread positive energy and happiness while emphasising the importance of cows in our society. Since the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy, in partnership with the Animal Welfare Board, launched the public appeal, many so-called liberals have bombarded Twitter …

Cow Hug Day: Memes That Will ‘Amoose’ You After Animal Welfare’s Valentine’s Day Appeal
1 year, 10 months ago

Cow Hug Day: Memes That Will ‘Amoose’ You After Animal Welfare’s Valentine’s Day Appeal

News 18  

Animal Welfare Board of India appealed to the ‘cow lovers’ to celebrate February 14, Valentine’s Day, as ‘Cow Hug Day’ to spread positivity and encourage collective happiness. The board issued a notice in this regard under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying which read, “All cow lovers may celebrate February 14 as Cow Hug Day keeping in mind the …

Animal Welfare Board urges people to celebrate 'Cow Hug Day' on February 14
1 year, 10 months ago

Animal Welfare Board urges people to celebrate 'Cow Hug Day' on February 14

India TV News  

Cow Hug Day : With the aim to celebrate the Vedic tradition and the immense benefits a cow possesses, the Animal Welfare Board of India has urged people to celebrate 'Cow Hug Day' on February 14 which is celebrated as Valentine's Day. Animal Welfare Board urges people to celebrate 'Cow Hug Day' on February 14. What Uttar Pradesh minister said: …

Embracing a controversy: What politicians said on 'Cow Hug Day'
1 year, 10 months ago

Embracing a controversy: What politicians said on 'Cow Hug Day'

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Minister Dharmpal Singh on Thursday said people should bow down to cows on February 14, after the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a notice appealing to people to celebrate the day as "Cow Hug Day" instead of Valentine's Day. "All cow lovers may celebrate February 14 as Cow Hug Day, keeping in mind the importance of mother …

Adani is holy cow for BJP, says Sanjay Raut on cow hug day notice
1 year, 10 months ago

Adani is holy cow for BJP, says Sanjay Raut on cow hug day notice

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, responding to a notice issued by the Animal Welfare Board appealing people to celebrate cow hug day on February 14, said billionaire Gautam Adani is a holy cow for the BJP. Hence, they have hugged their holy cow and left other cows for us to hug on Valentine’s Day," Sanjay Raut said. READ | Save …

Jokes apart, cow hugging has benefits. But, the cow must know you
1 year, 10 months ago

Jokes apart, cow hugging has benefits. But, the cow must know you

India Today  

When February 14 was declared ‘Cow Hug Day’ by the Animal Welfare Board of India, the reactions on social media consisted of hilarious memes, jokes and comments. The article stated, “Experts suggest that when contacted with animals, neurotransmitters such as serotonin and endorphins are released, causing a feeling of happiness and calm while reducing the secretion of stress hormones such …

Cow Hug Day trends as desi Twitter anticipates Valentine's Day with a different 'udder'. Best jokes
1 year, 10 months ago

Cow Hug Day trends as desi Twitter anticipates Valentine's Day with a different 'udder'. Best jokes

India Today  

Valentine’s week has started and we are sure you are already up to date with the memes about Rose Day, Chocolate Day, Propose Day and wait. So, the Animal Welfare Board of India on Wednesday issued an appeal to celebrate the day of February 14 by hugging cows as it would bring emotional richness and collective happiness. Hugging cows or …

Top news of the day: February 08, 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Top news of the day: February 08, 2023

The Hindu  

Trust of people my protective shield, Opposition’s abuses will have no impact: PM Modi in Lok Sabha In a stinging attack on the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha on February 8 said that the trust reposed by crores of people was his protective shield which cannot be breached by abuse and allegations from his detractors. Celebrate …

Animal Welfare Board wants to mark February 14 as Cow Hug Day
1 year, 10 months ago

Animal Welfare Board wants to mark February 14 as Cow Hug Day

The Hindu  

The Animal Welfare Board of India wants to christen February 14 as Cow Hug Day, and has appealed to the public to embrace cows, claiming that it would bring “emotional richness” and increase “individual and collective happiness.” Dairy farmers, on the other hand, alleged that the Board did not even help them when thousands of cows died due to lumpy …

India wants to make Valentine’s Day ‘hug a cow day’
1 year, 10 months ago

India wants to make Valentine’s Day ‘hug a cow day’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Indian government body is …

Save Vedic traditions, hug cow to celebrate Valentine's Day, appeals animal board
1 year, 10 months ago

Save Vedic traditions, hug cow to celebrate Valentine's Day, appeals animal board

India Today  

With Valentine's Day barely a week away, the Animal Welfare Board of India on Wednesday issued an appeal to celebrate the day of February 14 by hugging cows as it would bring emotional richness and collective happiness. It is known as 'Kamdhenu' and 'Gaumata' because of its nourishing nature, like mother, the giver of all, providing riches to humanity," a …

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