Neelima Mishra, one of this year's Magsaysay Awards winners, was on Friday denied a visa by the US consulate here but no reasons were assigned, the laureate said.

"I had applied online for the visa e

Nileema Mishra, a woman lender to the poorest in Maharashtra, and US-trained Indian engineer Harish Hande, who revolutionised use of solar lights, are among six people who have been awarded Asia's pre

Nileema Mishra, one of the Magsaysay Award winners this year, has decided to donate the entire prize money to her rural microcredit project, her family member said.

"In the past, she has got around h