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Post by confuzzled dude Tue Oct 14, 2014 8:51 pm

He was nominated by the European parliament for Nobel prize not by an Indian entity. He is hardly recognized in India prior to this big moment, not a single award from an Indian entity or state for his work. He received several awards from various foreign organizations and all the funding for his work came from other countries like US, Germany, Italy etc. Let's hope that Nobel recognition changes Indian mindset about the rights of children and paves the way for many others to follow, including Indian govt.

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Post by confuzzled dude Tue Oct 14, 2014 8:59 pm

Speaking of dissing Nobel laureates ..

http://www.niticentral.com/2014/10/12/kailash-satyarthis-nobel-prize-decoded-240562.html

http://www.forbes.com/sites/meghabahree/2014/10/10/my-experience-with-kailash-satyarthis-bachpan-bachao-andolan-was-anything-but-nobel-worthy/

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Post by confuzzled dude Wed Oct 15, 2014 11:11 am

Satyarthi was born a Brahmin, the highest caste in India’s hierarchical system. In a society in which family names often designate caste, he gave up his true name early on, according to his daughter, Asmita, 29, a business student. He adopted the more neutral Kailash Satyarthi instead, and gave her only one name.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/peace-prize-recipient-kailash-satyarthi-has-long-campaigned-against-child-labor/2014/10/10/358956aa-5078-11e4-877c-335b53ffe736_story.html

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Post by Hellsangel Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:23 pm

The difference is Kailash can freely go about his mission in his country - Malala not so much.
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Post by confuzzled dude Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:13 pm

Hellsangel wrote:The difference is Kailash can freely go about his mission in his country - Malala not so much.
Well, he received death threats, two of his colleagues were shot dead but he did not give up. I salute the man for his undaunted spirit and passion, BTW, he is a Marxist.

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