India social worker returns award
A leading Indian social worker has returned a prestigious government award in protest against corruption.
The Bharathan awards, instituted by the Bharathan Foundation, were presented to actor Nedumudi Venu, sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman and Padmasree CK Menon at a function held at the Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Thrissur, on Thursday to conclude the two-day Bharathan Smruthi.