Of "Jellicut" aka "Pulikulam" & "Palingu" & the entire imbroglio
Some amazing facts here - From Jellicut to jallikattu " It is only the Jellicut (identified as Pulikulam ) that has been described scientifically (between 1870 and 1930) as a “small bull specially bred for bull-fighting/taming in the Tamil region“, according to the Roslin Institute of the University of Edinburgh. " i read the piece with great interest. Scientific management is one logical route to protecting native breeds and all of the so-called IP, though i prefer to term it knowledge base instead. One experiences mixed feelings on learning that a few other countries have recognised the unique traits of native Indian breeds, and taken efforts at tapping the preferred qualities for better results; beginning with the fact that “American Brahman” is “the first beef cattle breed developed in the US”. Here are a few questions that occurred to me as a layperson, following the dismaying developments of the past few days 1. Are there clear indications abou...