For centuries, we were taught that anger is bad. Our parents, teachers, priests, everyone taught us how to control and suppress our anger. But I ask: why can't we convert our anger for the larger good of society?

If not now, then when? If not you, then who? If we are able to answer these fundamental questions, then perhaps we can wipe away the blot of human slavery.

I think of it all as a test. This is a moral examination that one has to pass... to stand up against such social evils.

I am really honoured but if the prize had gone to Mahatma Gandhi before me I would have been more honoured

During the past few years North East India has emerged as one of the biggest destinations for child trafficking.

For centuries, we were taught that anger is bad. Our parents, teachers, priests, everyone taught us how to control and suppress our anger. But I ask: why can't we convert our anger for the larger good of society?

Childhood means simplicity. Look at the world with the child's eye - it is very beautiful.