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Petition filed in India against US firm for using Mahatma Gandhi's image on beer cans

Hyderabad/ New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): A lawyer in Hyderabad city of Andhra Pradesh filed a petition on Sunday against a US liquor company for using iconic freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi's picture on beer cans. New England Brewing Company came out with beer cans named 'Gandhi-Bot' claiming that their intention was to pay homage to Gandhi. He also said that using Gandhi's image on the beer cans is punishable under Indian laws. Matt Westfall, head brewer and partner at the New England Brewing Company, has apologised on behalf of the company through mail. Meanwhile, CPI leader D Raja said the American company should understand the sentiments of people. CPI leader Atul Anjan also slammed the foreign company for the same and said that India would oppose this if US President Barack Obama does not take cognizance of the matter. Jan 4, 2015
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Film Maker Pawan Kumar Says Aamir Khan's 'PK' Lacks Good Content

Is "PK" a film devoid of good content and all about pandering to the audience? The whole film industry may be in awe of actor Aamir Khan and director Raju Hirani for their unparalleled success with their latest flick "PK", but Kannada film director Pawan Kumar feels there is nothing great about it. Jan 3, 2015
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Different faiths condemn Bajrang Dal's 'Bahu lao-Beti bachao' idea, says nation will not accept comm

New Delhi/ Lucknow, Dec 27 (ANI): Different faiths on Saturday condemned Bajrang Dal for introducing 'Bahu lao-Beti bachao' ideology and said that the nation will not accept such communalism in any way. Father Dominic said that Bajrang Dal and VHP has no work other than creating communal tensions and that they are trying to take away freedom of people. He also said that these groups should be made to understand that India is not a fascist state and such things will not be tolerated. Meanwhile, Muslim cleric and Shahi Imam also condemned the same and said that such issues are degrading BJP. He also said that the government is trying to divert attention of the people from real issues. Dec 27, 2014
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