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REFRESHING DRINK: Many Hindus consider cow urine to have medicinal properties.

REFRESHING DRINK: Many Hindus consider cow urine to have medicinal properties.

RSS plans cow urine drink to rival Western sodas

A hardline Hindu organisation, known for its opposition to "corrupting" Western food imports, is planning to launch a new soft drink made from cow's urine, often seen as sacred in parts of India. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), or National Volunteer Corps, said the bovine beverage is undergoing laboratory tests for the next 2 to 3 months but did not give a specific date for its commercial release.

RAVING ABOUT DOPE: Face the Nation debates if drugs have become an easy habit.

QOTD: India doping, easy and fast

The incident has once again highlighted how celebrity status has become synonymous with risk-taking behaviour.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/qotd-india-doping-easy-and-fast/42366-3.html

TESTS NEGATIVE : Lawyer says no trace of ecstasy was found in DJ Aqeel

DJ Aqeel comes out 'clean' in tests

No trace of ecstasy was found in the blood and urine samples of leading disc jockey Aqeel.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/dj-aqeel-comes-out-clean-in-tests/42337-8.html

TEACHING WRONG LESSONS: The principal sprinkled cow urine on the children to

Impact: Casteist principal sacked

Students in Maharashtra were subject to casteist treatment when cow urine was sprinkled on them to purify them.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/impact-casteist-principal-sacked/39217-3.html

UNUSUAL TOUR: Students brought in the police station as witnesses of violation of civil liberties case.

Cow urine used to 'purify' kids

They did this because the previous headmistress was a Dalit and they wanted to purify the school and the children.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/cow-urine-used-to-purify-kids/38918-3.html

POWER TO PERFORM: Villagers collect the urine of a cow believed to have healing powers.

Cow's urine makes clock go tick tick

After yielding startling results to cure various diseases cow's urine is now being used to move the hands of a clock.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/cows-urine-makes-clock-go-tick-tick/26592-13.html

Hindu deities, a huge hit abroad

Eyebrows were raised when Lladro announced its decision to bring out its series of Hindu deities. But sales prove its been a win-win situation.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/hindu-deities-a-huge-hit-abroad/876-8.html

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