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Urdu phrase in fashion ad sparks ire of nationalists

‘It’s part of this BJP imperative to have Hinduism bleached clean of any Islamic or Muslim influences’

eleased just as festival season was kicking off across India, it looked like your average advert for celebratory attire. Models posed, resplendent in red and gold, showing off the newest collection by Fabindia that was

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