As the Sankranti festival approaches, the tradition of rooster fights (cock fights) is taking center stage across Andhra Pradesh. Once confined to select regions, this controversial custom has now...
People Participate In Cockfights With Enthusiasm
Ganta’s Controversial Comment on Cockfights
TDP MP Thota Narasimham and MLA NVSN Varma pitching their respective roosters into the arena
TDP MP, MLA Organise Cockfights At Janmabhoomi Program
Vijayawada MP Kesineni Srinivas alias Nani (left) and Vijayawada Central MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao participating in cockfights during the last Sankranthi season
Cockfights Should Be Dealt With Iron Hand: High Court
MLAs shield gamblers at cockfights
Cockfights continue without fear of law
A latest example of defiance is the refusal of the public in Tamil Nadu to respect the Supreme Court on the issue of Jallikattu.
Defiance Becoming The Order Of The Day
In addition to the traditional cockfights, some villages in Krishna district also enjoyed sheep-fights on Friday.
Sankranti Festivities Kicked Off In Telugu States Amidst Gaiety
High Court bans cockfights
Cockfights are traditionally associated with Sankranti celebrations in AP.
High Court Bans Sankranti Cockfights In AP
Bigwigs Enjoy Cockfights as Crores Change Hands in Betting
Bigwigs Enjoy Cockfights as Crores Change Hands in Betting
Sankranti Cockfights: Rs. 100 cr changes hands
Sankranti Cockfights: Rs. 100 cr changes hands
SC allows cockfights, but officials say the ban stays
SC allows cockfights, but officials say the ban stays
Andhra celebrates Sankranti with fervour
Andhra celebrates Sankranti with fervour
Case registered against Chintamaneni
Case registered against Chintamaneni