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Gujarat couple seeks euthanasia, cites ‘continuous unbearable’ harassment

An elderly couple in Gujarat seeks euthanasia, alleging "financial harassment" by local authorities

Updated 23 days ago

Complaints seeking action against aggressive stray dogs spike after SC order

Most of these complaints are citing repeated dog bite incidents, aggressive canine behaviour and growing concerns over public safety in residential areas (Representative photo)

Published 55 days ago

India joins countries allowing euthanasia of dangerous stray dogs after SC ruling

Section 13 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act authorises destruction of suffering animals where they are mortally injured, diseased or in such physical condition that continued survival would amount to cruelty. (REUTERS)

Published 58 days ago

SC’s order on stray dogs opens grey area on euthanasia

A stray dog roams inside the Supreme Court premises in New Delhi.

Published 59 days ago

SC allows euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill stray dogs

SC allows euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill stray dogs

Published 59 days ago

Harish in India, Noelia in Spain: Legal status of euthanasia in the world

Harish Rana was 18 when a fall caused severe brain injuries that left him in a vegetative state. For 13 years, he survived only through artificial support, with no cognitive recovery.

Updated 111 days ago

Noelia Castillo Ramos case: How did Barcelona rape victim die? Details out

Noelia Castillo died in Barcelona on Thursday

Published 113 days ago

Noelia Castillo Ramos's emotional message before euthanasia revealed

“I just want to leave in peace,” says Noelia before euthanasia.

Published 113 days ago

Noelia Castillo Ramos: 5 things to know on Spanish woman set for euthanasia

Noelia Castillo Ramos is set to make history as Spain’s first euthanasia case linked to depression.

Updated 114 days ago

‘In a happy place now’: Harish Rana's family hold last rites, to donate organs

Harish Rana, India's first passive euthanasia case, cremated with respect at Green Park crematorium in the morning, in New Delhi, India,

Published 114 days ago

Harish Rana, first to be allowed passive euthanasia in India, dies at AIIMS

Harish Rana passed away at 4:10pm on Tuesday at the Delhi hospital.

Updated 115 days ago

Harish Rana's passive euthanasia process begins, 'could take 2-3 weeks'

Ghaziabad resident Ashok Rana speaks to the media about the Supreme Court approval for euthanasia for his son Harish Rana outside his residence

Updated 122 days ago

Defining moment for law on passive euthanasia in India

The Supreme Court of India has already recognised the right to die with dignity in the landmark Common Cause judgment. (HT Archive)

Published 126 days ago

‘As a father, this is…’: Man after SC gives right to die nod to son Harish Rana

Ghaziabad resident Ashok Rana speaks to the media about the Supreme Court approval for euthanasia for his son Harish Rana.

Published 127 days ago

‘To be or not to be…’: What SC said in Harish Rana euthanasia case | Top quotes

The Supreme Court ruled in favour of passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old man who suffered severe brain injury and has been in a vegetative state since 2013.

Updated 128 days ago

Who is Harish Rana? In coma for 12 years, man gets passive euthanasia nod

A view of the Supreme Court of India (SCI) building, in New Delhi

Updated 128 days ago

Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia for man in coma for over a decade

Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia for man in coma for over a decade

Updated 128 days ago

SC to deliver verdict on allowing euthanasia for Delhi man in coma for 13 years

The case could set a precedent for passive euthanasia in India.

Published 183 days ago

Just Like That: Yudhishtar’s reply to the Yaksha in Mahabharata remains timeless

“Millions pass on, yet the living think they won’t die; what can be more wonderful than this strange life?” --- Yudhishthir’s reply as paraphrased in Yudhishtar and Draupadi (amazon.in)

Updated 222 days ago

Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia, a first in the region

People celebrate the approval of the euthanasia law at the Legislative Palace in Montevideo.

Updated 274 days ago

Who was Dr Florian Willet? Euthanasia activist dies by suicide after arrest

Dr. Florian Willet, 47, has died by assisted suicide following his arrest for using a suicide pod in a controversial case.

Published 409 days ago

Peanut the Squirrel's widow interviewed on SNL: ‘They chopped his head off’

Sarah Sherman as Peanut the Squirrel's widow Mrs. Hazel Nut during this week's SNL Weekend Update

Published 607 days ago

Russia joins Peanut the Squirrel’s death row, calls it ‘reminiscent of…'

Internet sensation and beloved critter Peanut the squirrel is no more: The internet rejects euthanasia narrative asserting he was murdered

Published 610 days ago

On his last day, CJI Chandrachud gave relief to parents seeking son's euthanasia

Former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud provided relief to parents in his last hearing

Updated 612 days ago

Peanut the Squirrel's death becomes latest flashpoint ahead of US elections

This undated image provided by Mark Longo shows him with his pet squirrel Peanut that was seized by officers in New York.

Updated 621 days ago

AI chatbot convinces woman to euthanize her dog. No, not a Black Mirror episode

An elderly woman put down her dog on the recommendation of an AI chatbot (Representational image)

Published 694 days ago

Physically fit Dutch woman, aged 29, wins right to die after battling depression

Passive euthanasia refers to the withdrawal of medical treatment with the deliberate intention of hastening a terminally ill patient’s death.

Published 791 days ago

Euthanasia Debate | How euthanasia can be a step towards dignified endings

If suicide is legal, why such a hullabaloo about euthanasia? Why does it move some to anger and judgement?

Published 830 days ago

Euthanasia Debate | The case against legalisation of euthanasia in India

Legalising euthanasia raises significant ethical concerns, particularly regarding autonomy, beneficence, and non-maleficence.

Published 830 days ago

Euthanasia Debate | The right to live and die with dignity

For humans, euthanasia is a word with a dark and sordid history. (Shutterstock)

Published 833 days ago

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