There's the recent hubbub in India because Hollywood actor Richard Gere embraced and kissed "Celebrity Big Brother" winner and Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty several times on her cheek. Shock! Horror!
Gere faces Indian arrest warrant
I understand public displays of affection are apparently still frowned on in India among religious fundamentalists and Hindu nationalists. But issuing an arrest warrant for embracing and kissing?
Gere faces Indian arrest warrant
I understand public displays of affection are apparently still frowned on in India among religious fundamentalists and Hindu nationalists. But issuing an arrest warrant for embracing and kissing?
Let's remind ourselves why Richard Gere was on stage with Shilpa in India anyway - he came to support an Aids awareness rally which focused on India's truck driving community.
Instead of burning effigies of Richard Gere, or shouting "death to Shilpa Shetty", I'd be more concerned about the spread of this terrible illness. That's a more pressing problem.
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