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Article: Sai Baba caught in British controversy
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- The Hindustan Times
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- December 22, 2006
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London, Dec 22 -- Satya Sai Baba, one of India's best known spiritual leaders, has triggered a fresh controversy in Britain after association with The Duke of Edinburgh's Award charity involving young people.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a London-headquartered charity whose patron is Prince Philip. It gives three kinds of awards (bronze, silver and gold) to anyone aged between 14-25 for achievements in four categories: community service, skills, physical recreation and expeditions. Each year it is estimated that over 225,000 youngsters vie for the honour in Britain alone.
This year, when the charity celebrates its 50th year, it has chosen to send about 200 young volunteers to India to ...