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US Hindus object to 'Kali Ma' as blood drink

'Kali was always worshipped with liquor'
Kolkata: An American brewery faced widespread criticism and protests from the Hindu community after it named its latest drink after goddess Kali, but ironically enough liquor is one of the essential offerings made to a deity widely worshipped throughout Bengal and symbolises femnine energy. Indologist Manab Chatterjee said the use of liquor in worship has been mentioned in the "Niruttara Tantra",

Portland bomb plot suspect's father alerted FBI

Scared and feeling out of options, the father of a Portland teenager called the FBI in 2009 and warned that his son was considering flying to Yemen and committing violent jihad, an FBI agent

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Sigourney Weaver named 'best horror film actress'
Sigourney Weaver, who is known for her criticallycclaimed role of Ellen Ripley in the four 'Alien' films, has been named the best horror film actress of all time by British movie fans.

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NY firm that had foreclosure costume party settles

A New York law firm that was harshly criticized after pictures surfaced from a company Halloween party where people dressed as homeless has agreed to pay $4 million in a settlement with the state

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Octavia Spencer wins best supporting actress Oscar

Octavia Spencer inspired her formidable character in "The Help," but the actress turned into a softy Sunday as she accepted an Oscar for the role.

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Cracks appeared in Heidi Klum and Seal's marriage 3 months ago
The marriage of supermodel Heidi Klum and singer Seal had reportedly hit the rocks after a bizarre bust-up when they dressed as apes, at a Halloween party.

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