India backtracks on Cow Hug Day as proposal draws criticism
epaselect epa10466402 A cow at a stable on the outskirts of Delhi, India, 14 February 2023. The Animal Welfare Board of India sent a declaration to rebrand Valentine's Day as 'Cow Hug Day' but the proposal was withdrawn after it backfired almost immediately. Cows are considered sacred by India?s majority Hindu population. EPA/HARISH TYAGI