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Indian fury over images of Laxmi

Photos of the models have caused outrage among some Indian groups.

Photos of the models have caused outrage among some Indian groups.


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Images of the Hindu goddess of wealth, Laxmi, displayed on swimwear at an Australian fashion show have sparked a legal battle in India, BBC reports.

The Allahabad High Court has issued notices to the Hindustan Times group for publishing the photos that show female models wearing the swimwear.

The fashion show attracted worldwide media attention and was held in the Australian city of Sydney last week.

Pictures of the controversial swimwear were published in many newspapers, leading to protests in towns and cities across India. (点击BBC网站查看原文)

泳衣印财神 惹怒印度人

       英国广播公司消息,在澳大利亚的一场时装秀上,印度财神拉克西米的形象被印在泳衣上,从而在印度激起一场法律大战。

       印度北部城市阿拉哈巴德高级法庭因《印度斯坦时报》发表的图片中有女模特穿着这款泳衣而向该报社集团发出传票。

       上周在澳大利亚悉尼举行的这场时装秀,吸引了全世界媒体的目光。

       这款倍受争议的泳衣图片在多家报纸上发表,导致印度多地人民的抗议。

(China.org.cn May 12, 2011)

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