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Social activist Medha Patkar addresses the farmers during a rally organized by Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) demanding the halting of the construction of mega dams on Brahmaputra on Wednesday, 14 July 2010.

Social activist Medha Patkar with the members of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) shout slogans during a rally demanding the halting of the construction of mega dams on Brahmaputra on Wednesday, 14 July 2010.

Social activist Medha Patkar addresses press conference regarding the Lower Sobansiri Hydro Power Project at Guwahati Press Club on Tuesday, 13 July 2010.Medha Patkar will also participate in the mass rally organized by Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti on Wednesday.

Arundhati Roy, Renowned novelist and social activist addresses during a Press Conference in Mumbai on Wednesday, 02 June 2010.

Arundhati Roy, Renowned novelist and social activist addresses during a Press Conference in Mumbai on Wednesday, 02 June 2010.

Arundhati Roy, Renowned novelist and social activist addresses during a Press Conference in Mumbai on Wednesday, 02 June 2010.

Bollywood Actors Shraddha Das, Aanaahad and Nafisa Ali with Bollywood Director Sanjay Puran Singh pose for the photographers during the premiere of film ‘Lahore’ in Mumbai on Wednesday, 17 March 2010.

Bollywood Director Sanjay Puran Singh and Actor Nafisa Ali pose for the photographers during the premiere of film ‘Lahore’ in Mumbai on Wednesday, 17 March 2010.

Bollywood Actor Nafisa Ali poses for the photographers during the premiere of film ‘Lahore’ in Mumbai on Wednesday, 17 March 2010.

Social activist Medha Patkar with supporters shout slogans during a protest against the demolition of Mankhurd slums, in Mumbai on Thursday, 20 May 2010.

Social activists Medha Patkar with supporters shout slogans during a protest against the demolition of Mankhurd slums, in Mumbai on Thursday, 20 May 2010.

Bollywood Actor Shabana Azmi and Social activist Medha Patkar during a visit to Anna Bhau Sathenagar slum after 1,200 houses bulldozed a week ago as part of the administration"s demolition drive in Mankhurd, Mumbai on Thursday, 20 May 2010.

Bollywood Actor Shabana Azmi and Social activist Medha Patkar during a visit to Anna Bhau Sathenagar slum after 1,200 houses bulldozed a week ago as part of the administration"s demolition drive in Mankhurd, Mumbai on Thursday, 20 May 2010.

Bollywood Actor Shabana Azmi and Social activist Medha Patkar during a visit to Anna Bhau Sathenagar slum after 1,200 houses bulldozed a week ago as part of the administration"s demolition drive in Mankhurd, Mumbai on Thursday, 20 May 2010.

Social activists and sister of slain model Jessica Lall, Sabrina Lall with Nilam Katara during a panel discussion on Civil society and Social Justice in New Delhi, India on 15 May 2010. The panel discussion was aimed at women empowerment and status of women in the present Indian scenario and the law and justice scenario in India.

Sr. Advocate Supreme Court Ranjan Agarwal, President- FICCI FLO with Social activists and sister of slain model Jessica Lall, Sabrina Lall and Nilam Katara speak during a panel discussion on Civil society and Social Justice in New Delhi, India on 15 May 2010. The panel discussion was aimed at women empowerment and status of women in the present Indian scenario and the law and justice scenario in India.

Social activists and sister of slain model Jessica Lall, Sabrina Lall with Nilam Katara during a panel discussion on Civil society and Social Justice in New Delhi, India on 15 May 2010. The panel discussion was aimed at women empowerment and status of women in the present Indian scenario and the law and justice scenario in India.

Bollywood Actors Farooque Shaikh; Shraddha Nigam; Aanaahad; Shraddha Das; Nafisa Ali; Sushant Singh and Mukesh Rishi pose for the photographers during the music launch of forthcoming film ‘Lahore’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, 09 March 2010.

Bollywood Actor Nafisa Ali poses for the photographers during the music launch of forthcoming film ‘Lahore’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, 09 March 2010.

Bollywood Actors Farooque Shaikh; Shraddha Nigam; Aanaahad; Shraddha Das; Nafisa Ali; Sushant Singh and Mukesh Rishi pose for the photographers during the music launch of forthcoming film ‘Lahore’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, 09 March 2010.

Bollywood Actor Nafisa Ali poses for the photographers during the music launch of forthcoming film ‘Lahore’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, 09 March 2010.

Bollywood Actor Nafisa Ali with Director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan poses for the photographers during the music launch of forthcoming film ‘Lahore’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, 09 March 2010.

Major Quadri Member of Help Hyderabad Organization; Abid Rasool Khan, APCC General Secretary and Mother of Ayesha Siddiqui, Farisa Siddiqui with Khalid Rasool khan and first cousin of Ayesha Siddiqui Ahmed (Right) addressing a press conference announcing the Divorce of Ayesha Siddiqui with Pakistani Cricketer Shoaib Malik as per Islamic law with a total Compensation of Rs 15,000 for 3 months in Hyderabad on Wednesday, 07 April 2010.

Abid Rasool Khan, APCC General Secretary and Mother of Ayesha Siddiqui Farisa Siddiqui addressing a press conference announcing the Divorce of Ayesha Siddiqui with Pakistani Cricketer Shoaib Malik as per Islamic law with a total Compensation of Rs 15,000 for 3 months in Hyderabad on Wednesday, 07 April 2010.

Abid Rasool Khan, APCC General Secretary and Mother of Ayesha Siddiqui Farisa Siddiqui addressing a press conference announcing the Divorce of Ayesha Siddiqui with Pakistani Cricketer Shoaib Malik as per Islamic law with a total Compensation of Rs 15,000 for 3 months in Hyderabad on Wednesday, 07 April 2010.

Abid Rasool Khan, APCC General Secretary and Mother of Ayesha Siddiqui Farisa Siddiqui addressing a press conference announcing the Divorce of Ayesha Siddiqui with Pakistani Cricketer Shoaib Malik as per Islamic law with a total Compensation of Rs 15,000 for 3 months in Hyderabad on Wednesday, 07 April 2010.

President Pratibha Patil presents the Padma Bhushan award to Mallika Sarabhai during the Padma Awards 2010 ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday, 07 April 2010.

Bollywood Actor Rahul Bose; Director Aparna Sen; Moushumi Chatterjee and Raima Sen during a press conference for their film "The Japanese Wife" in Kolkata on Saturday, 03 April 2010.

Bollywood Actor Rahul Bose; Director Aparna Sen; Moushumi Chatterjee and Raima Sen during a press conference for their film "The Japanese Wife" in Kolkata on Saturday, 03 April 2010.

Civil right activist Teesta Setalvad addresses press conference with victim of 2002 riots at Ahmedabad on Monday, 22 March 2010. Citizen for Justice and peace forum claimed against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra modi and other 61 people due to 2002 Riots.

Civil right activist Teesta Setalvad addresses press conference with victim of 2002 riots at Ahmedabad on Monday, 22 March 2010. Citizen for Justice and peace forum claimed against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra modi and other 61 people due to 2002 Riots.

Civil right activist Teesta Setalvad addresses press conference with victim of 2002 riots at Ahmedabad on Monday, 22 March 2010. Citizen for Justice and peace forum claimed against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra modi and other 61 people due to 2002 Riots.

Bollywood Actor Nafisa Ali poses for the photographers during the premiere of film ‘Lahore’ in Mumbai on Wednesday, 17 March 2010.

Bollywood Director Sanjay Puran Singh with Actor Nafisa Ali pose for the photographers during the premiere of film ‘Lahore’ in Mumbai on Wednesday, 17 March 2010.

Social activist Medha Patkar addressing at a dharna of Rashtriya Swabhiman Andolan demanding 7% grant for Gram Panchayat in central budget at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Thursday, 11 March 2010.

Social activist Medha Patkar addressing at a dharna of Rashtriya Swabhiman Andolan demanding 7% grant for Gram Panchayat in central budget at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Thursday, 11 March 2010.

Bollywood Actors Farooque Shaikh; Shraddha Nigam; Aanaahad; Shraddha Das; Nafisa Ali; Sushant Singh and Mukesh Rishi pose for the photographers during the music launch of forthcoming film ‘Lahore’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, 09 March 2010.

Bollywood Actor Nafisa Ali poses for the photographers during the music launch of forthcoming film ‘Lahore’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, 09 March 2010.

Bollywood Actors Farooque Shaikh; Shraddha Das; Sushant Singh; Nafisa Ali; Aanaahad; Sabyasachi Chakraborty; Mukesh Rishi; Director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan and Saurabh Shukla pose for the photographers during the press conference of forthcoming film ‘Lahore’ in Mumbai on Monday,25 January 2010.

Bollywood Actors Farooque Shaikh; Shraddha Das; Sushant Singh; Nafisa Ali; Aanaahad; Sabyasachi Chakraborty; Mukesh Rishi; Director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan and Saurabh Shukla pose for the photographers during the press conference of forthcoming film ‘Lahore’ in Mumbai on Monday,25 January 2010.