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Interesting read.. Indiatimes, May 26, 2005 A pair of women's shoes allegedly showing Lord Rama made by French shoemaker Minelli has angered a pro-Hindu website, which has urged supporters to begin a letter-writing campaign to the shoemaker protesting against the product. "It has come to the notice of Hindu Human Rights Group that you are currently marketing shoes with the pictures of our sacred and highly revered Hindu god Lord Rama printed on them," said a letter sent to Minelli by Web-based activist group Hindu Human Rights Group (www.hinduhumanrights.org) . "We wish to point out to you that Lord Rama thus illustrated is actually worshipped by millions of Hindus across the world. It stands to reason that such a display of contempt for the spiritual beliefs and practices of a billion Hindus worldwide is causing a sense of fury and outrage in the Hindu community and we have received numerous complaints from Hindus in France." The website also presents a photogr...

AFter a long, long time... Read this in TOI. Pretty interesting.. MAJA DARUWALA[ SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 12:00:00 AM ] Suppose, for a moment, your rapist wanted to marry you. Should you refuse? After all your life is blighted. You are 'spoiled' forever. You're no looker, especially after he has gouged out your eye. You should consider this offer flattering. What would the wedding night be like: quiescent and calm because you know each other well enough or a maelstrom of violent passion again? Bound in the sacred sacrament of marriage, would you feel safe from all the wickedness of the world in his strong embrace? At least, would you feel financially secure that there was a man to provide for you? Well, maybe not: Because he won't actually be bringing home the bacon for another 10 years because he will be in jail for your rape. It's all too unfair. This is not Mills and Boon. This is real life and the absurdity of this line of thinking is only trumped by the absurdity o...