[Mase]

obviously coke and pepsi have a different standard for their consumers in the west and their consumers in India.

That's nonsense. Coke and Pepsi will not allow their bottlers to hurt their brand. If what this article claims is true, then these two manufacturers will be all over this. A company doesn't create the most recognized brand in the world by treating their customers in the manner you describe.

[MimirsWell]

There s no smoke without fire.

If what you say is true and there is indeed no pessticides in the soft drinks then there would be no controversy in the first place.