Indian police retain carrier pigeons as backstop against disasters
The pigeons usually carry messages written on lightweight onion paper, inserted into a capsule and then tied to a leg.
Sun Jun 25 2023
Two Indonesian men jailed for feeding pigeons with poison
The Sessions Court today ordered two Indonesian men to be jailed for six months each for feeding a flock of pigeons with poison.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Birdman of Brittany: French pensioner befriends pigeon
Bouget befriended the bird when it was a chick and now it tags along with him everywhere.
Sat Jun 19 2021
Passion for pigeons persists in Arab world
The practice of domesticating pigeons with people not only training birds for competitions but also serving them up as a dining delicacy.
Mon Mar 15 2021
India police detain pigeon with threatening Modi note
Indian police said Monday they have taken a pigeon into custody after it was found carrying a warning note to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mon Oct 03 2016
Olympics: Five sports you won't see in Rio
The programme has varied greatly over the years since the first modern Games in 1896.
Tue Aug 02 2016
Swedish's 'A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence' shines at Venice Film Fest
Swedish's 'A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence' bags the Golden Lion trophy at the 2014 Venice Film Festival.
Sun Sep 07 2014