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India Rejects Deal on Gandhi Glasses

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 5, 2009 1:43 PM CST

(Newser) – India has rejected a donation offer from the owner of Mahatma Gandhi’s personal effects, set for auction today in New York, the Times reports. James Otis, a peace activist who owns Gandhi’s glasses, watch, and sandals, wanted India to exhibit the items or... Read full story »

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