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From the nations favourite - the currant bun:

A NEW war of words broke out yesterday between Jade Goody and Shilpa Shetty.

Jade — in India on a charm offensive — said she turned down an invitation to Shilpa’s home in Mumbai.

But the Bollywood beauty hit back saying Jade was never asked.

Jade, 25, has been in Delhi trying to calm the race row she sparked by abusing Shilpa, 31, on TV’s Celebrity Big Brother in January.

She told reporters: “I’ve been informed Shilpa has invited me but unfortunately I have commitments with charities. If the offer is still open in the near future I’d like to see her.”

But Shilpa’s spokesman in India made it clear that Jade was not invited. Dale Bhagwagar said: “Shilpa is not interested to be ‘used’ as a PR tool to Jade Goody. It’s obvious she’s here for media mileage.”

Jade emerged from a visit to an orphanage yesterday sporting a red “tikka” on her forehead — a Hindu sign of welcome.

But her visit continues to flop. Indian MP Amer Singh said: “Everyone knows she’s shedding crocodile tears.”

And journalist Amit Sharma spoke for many in the India media, saying: “We see it as one big damage limitation exercise. Many here have been infuriated by it.” Jade is due to fly home today.