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Gay activists dressed as newly wed grooms attend a gay pride parade, which is promoting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights, in Mumbai, January 31, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)

Gay activists dressed as newly wed grooms attend a gay pride parade, which is promoting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights, in Mumbai, January 31, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)




Indians cover their faces with masks as a preventive measure against swine flu inside Gandhi Hospital premise in Hyderabad, India, Saturday, January 31, 2015. Swine flu has claimed more than 20 lives in the Hyderabad region in the month of January, according to Indian news reports. (Photo by Mahesh Kumar A./AP Photo)

Indians cover their faces with masks as a preventive measure against swine flu inside Gandhi Hospital premise in Hyderabad, India, Saturday, January 31, 2015. Swine flu has claimed more than 20 lives in the Hyderabad region in the month of January, according to Indian news reports. (Photo by Mahesh Kumar A./AP Photo)




Cancer patient Rohit Kumar looks into a mirror as he lies on a pavement outside the Tata Memorial Hospital, one of the largest cancer hospitals in Asia, on World Cancer Day in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, February 4, 2015. (Photo by Rafiq Maqbool/AP Photo)

Cancer patient Rohit Kumar looks into a mirror as he lies on a pavement outside the Tata Memorial Hospital, one of the largest cancer hospitals in Asia, on World Cancer Day in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, February 4, 2015. (Photo by Rafiq Maqbool/AP Photo)




A Sadhu, or Hindu holy man performs a ritual by burning dried cow dung cakes in earthen pots overhead in his quest for salvation at Sangam, confluence of rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati, on the auspicious occasion of “Basant Panchami” at the annual traditional fair of Magh Mela in Allahabad, India, Saturday, January 24, 2015. (Photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Photo)

A Sadhu, or Hindu holy man performs a ritual by burning dried cow dung cakes in earthen pots overhead in his quest for salvation at Sangam, confluence of rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati, on the auspicious occasion of “Basant Panchami” at the annual traditional fair of Magh Mela in Allahabad, India, Saturday, January 24, 2015. Basant Panchami, the fifth day of spring is celebrated by worshipping Hindu Goddess of knowledge and wisdom, Saraswati. Hundreds of thousands of devout Hindus bathe at the confluence during the astronomically auspicious period of over 45 days celebrated as “Magh Mela”. (Photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Photo)




Indian Hindu devotees offer prayers to the Sun God after taking a dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on Maghi Purnima, or the full-moon day of the month of Magh during the annual traditional fair of “Magh Mela” in Allahabad, India, Tuesday, February 3, 2015. (Photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Photo)

Indian Hindu devotees offer prayers to the Sun God after taking a dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on Maghi Purnima, or the full-moon day of the month of Magh during the annual traditional fair of “Magh Mela” in Allahabad, India, Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of devout Hindus are expected to take holy dips at the confluence during the astronomically auspicious period of over 45 days celebrated as Magh Mela. (Photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Photo)




An Indian Hindu devotees takes a dip at the Sangam, on Basant Panchami, the fourth auspicious date of bathing, during the annual month-long Hindu religious fair of Magh Mela in Allahabad, India, India, Saturday, January 24, 2015. (Photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Photo)

An Indian Hindu devotees takes a dip at the Sangam, on Basant Panchami, the fourth auspicious date of bathing, during the annual month-long Hindu religious fair of Magh Mela in Allahabad, India, India, Saturday, January 24, 2015. (Photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Photo)




Security officers carry the body of acclaimed Indian cartoonist R. K. Laxman past a statue of the “Common Man”, in Pune, India, Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Laxman, who created the innocuous character the “Common Man” who held up a mirror to the absurdity and silliness of Indian politicians, died of multiple-organ failure Monday, his doctor said. (Photo by Nitin Lawate/AP Photo)

Security officers carry the body of acclaimed Indian cartoonist R. K. Laxman past a statue of the “Common Man”, in Pune, India, Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Laxman, who created the innocuous character the “Common Man” who held up a mirror to the absurdity and silliness of Indian politicians, died of multiple-organ failure Monday, his doctor said. Laxman's almost daily Common Man cartoon was a commentary on Indian society and politics that ran in the Times of India newspaper for more than five decades. (Photo by Nitin Lawate/AP Photo)




A Kashmiri woman rows her boat as migratory birds move on the water surface on the Dal Lake in Srinagar, India, Wednesday, February 4, 2015. The Jammu-Srinagar highway that connects the Kashmir valley to the rest of India, which was closed for two days following continued snowfall, was reopened for traffic Wednesday. (Photo by Mukhtar Khan/AP Photo)

A Kashmiri woman rows her boat as migratory birds move on the water surface on the Dal Lake in Srinagar, India, Wednesday, February 4, 2015. The Jammu-Srinagar highway that connects the Kashmir valley to the rest of India, which was closed for two days following continued snowfall, was reopened for traffic Wednesday. (Photo by Mukhtar Khan/AP Photo)




A member of the Indian military band rehearses for the “Beating the Retreat” ceremony in New Delhi January 27, 2015. (Photo by Ahmad Masood/Reuters)

A member of the Indian military band rehearses for the “Beating the Retreat” ceremony in New Delhi January 27, 2015. (Photo by Ahmad Masood/Reuters)




A rooster stands on a car as vendors sell clothes on the roadside at a second-hand street side clothing market in Mumbai January 28, 2015. The market is open daily for three hours and hundreds of vendors gather to barter or sell used clothing. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)

A rooster stands on a car as vendors sell clothes on the roadside at a second-hand street side clothing market in Mumbai January 28, 2015. The market is open daily for three hours and hundreds of vendors gather to barter or sell used clothing. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)




A man covered in blanket sits outside a shop selling wood at a market in Mumbai January 28, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)

A man covered in blanket sits outside a shop selling wood at a market in Mumbai January 28, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)




A boy walks with his father to school through a second-hand street side clothing market in Mumbai January 28, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)

A boy walks with his father to school through a second-hand street side clothing market in Mumbai January 28, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)




Vendors sell clothes on the roadside at a second-hand street side clothing market in Mumbai January 28, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)

Vendors sell clothes on the roadside at a second-hand street side clothing market in Mumbai January 28, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)




Devotees shower flowers on the 42-ft-tall monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali, also known as Gommateshwara, during the Mahamastkabhishekha or the head-anointing ceremony of the Jain god in the southern Indian town of Karkala, January 31, 2015. The ceremony is held every twelve years and draws thousands of followers of the Jain faith from around the world. (Photo by Abhishek N. Chinnappa/Reuters)

Devotees shower flowers on the 42-ft-tall monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali, also known as Gommateshwara, during the Mahamastkabhishekha or the head-anointing ceremony of the Jain god in the southern Indian town of Karkala, January 31, 2015. (Photo by Abhishek N. Chinnappa/Reuters)




Traditional dancer Fotik Mahato, 7, walks out of his house to take part in the day long village festival of Chhau, at Malti village in Purulia district, in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal January 31, 2015. Chhau is a traditional folk dance which involves singing, dancing and drama, and is performed to celebrate the successful harvest during springtime, according to the villagers. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)

Traditional dancer Fotik Mahato, 7, walks out of his house to take part in the day long village festival of Chhau, at Malti village in Purulia district, in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal January 31, 2015. Chhau is a traditional folk dance which involves singing, dancing and drama, and is performed to celebrate the successful harvest during springtime, according to the villagers. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)




Villagers watch traditional dancers perform during the day long village festival of Chhau, at Baman Jhara village in Purulia district, in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal January 31, 2015. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)

Villagers watch traditional dancers perform during the day long village festival of Chhau, at Baman Jhara village in Purulia district, in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal January 31, 2015. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)




Dancers hold their masks as they pose for pictures after taking part in the day long village festival of Chhau, at Malti village in Purulia district, in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal January 31, 2015. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)

Dancers hold their masks as they pose for pictures after taking part in the day long village festival of Chhau, at Malti village in Purulia district, in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal January 31, 2015. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)




Traditional dancer Indrani Devi, 30, checks her costume before performing in the day long village festival of Chhau, at Baman Jhara village in Purulia district, in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal January 31, 2015. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)

Traditional dancer Indrani Devi, 30, checks her costume before performing in the day long village festival of Chhau, at Baman Jhara village in Purulia district, in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal January 31, 2015. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)




Dancers with their masks rest after taking part in the day long village festival of Chhau at Malti village in Purulia district, in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal January 31, 2015. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)

Dancers with their masks rest after taking part in the day long village festival of Chhau at Malti village in Purulia district, in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal January 31, 2015. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)




Joshna Mahato, 32, a dancer, performs during a day long village festival of Chhau at Baman Jhara village in Purulia district, in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal January 31, 2015. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)

Joshna Mahato, 32, a dancer, performs during a day long village festival of Chhau at Baman Jhara village in Purulia district, in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal January 31, 2015. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)




A worker dries saris, a traditional clothing worn by woman, at a laundry service in Mumbai February 4, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)

A worker dries saris, a traditional clothing worn by woman, at a laundry service in Mumbai February 4, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)




Employees work inside an iron factory on the outskirts of Jammu February 3, 2015. Falling oil prices have been a major windfall for India: Just weeks ago it faced failing to meet fiscal deficit targets, but can now expect a budget that not only hits its targets, but also provides extra cash to support reform. (Photo by Mukesh Gupta/Reuters)

Employees work inside an iron factory on the outskirts of Jammu February 3, 2015. Falling oil prices have been a major windfall for India: Just weeks ago it faced failing to meet fiscal deficit targets, but can now expect a budget that not only hits its targets, but also provides extra cash to support reform. (Photo by Mukesh Gupta/Reuters)




Oil tankers are seen parked at a yard outside a fuel depot on the outskirts of Kolkata February 3, 2015. Falling oil prices have been a major windfall for India: Just weeks ago it faced failing to meet fiscal deficit targets, but can now expect a budget that not only hits its targets, but also provides extra cash to support reform. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)

Oil tankers are seen parked at a yard outside a fuel depot on the outskirts of Kolkata February 3, 2015. Falling oil prices have been a major windfall for India: Just weeks ago it faced failing to meet fiscal deficit targets, but can now expect a budget that not only hits its targets, but also provides extra cash to support reform. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)




Indian Muslim women walk on the street leading to the 17th Century Jama Masjid, the principal mosque in the city, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, January 27, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama gently nudged India Tuesday to fulfill its constitution's pledge to uphold the “dignity of the individual”, drawing on his own experience as a minority in the United States as he closed out a three-day visit to New Delhi. (Photo by Tsering Topgyal/AP Photo)

Indian Muslim women walk on the street leading to the 17th Century Jama Masjid, the principal mosque in the city, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, January 27, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama gently nudged India Tuesday to fulfill its constitution's pledge to uphold the “dignity of the individual”, drawing on his own experience as a minority in the United States as he closed out a three-day visit to New Delhi. Equality is enshrined in India's constitution, but religious minorities and women have experienced harassment and violence. (Photo by Tsering Topgyal/AP Photo)




An Indian man carries a child on his shoulder and watch the Republic Day parade on a screen in the old parts of New Delhi, India, Monday, January 26, 2015. Republic Day marks the anniversary of India’s democratic constitution taking force in 1950. Beyond the show of military power, the parade includes ornate floats highlighting India’s cultural diversity. (Photo by Tsering Topgyal/AP Photo)

An Indian man carries a child on his shoulder and watch the Republic Day parade on a screen in the old parts of New Delhi, India, Monday, January 26, 2015. Republic Day marks the anniversary of India’s democratic constitution taking force in 1950. Beyond the show of military power, the parade includes ornate floats highlighting India’s cultural diversity. (Photo by Tsering Topgyal/AP Photo)




An Indian man listens to the so-called Mann Ki Bhaat broadcasted via All India Radio in Bangalore, India, January 27, 2015. US President Obama joined Indian Prime Minister Modi for a special radio address during his three-day visit to India. Obama participated in Modi's “Mann Ki Baat” (Talk from the Heart) radio programme, in which the Indian premier usually discusses domestic issues. (Photo by Jagadeesh N. V./EPA)

An Indian man listens to the so-called Mann Ki Bhaat broadcasted via All India Radio in Bangalore, India, January 27, 2015. US President Obama joined Indian Prime Minister Modi for a special radio address during his three-day visit to India. Obama participated in Modi's “Mann Ki Baat” (Talk from the Heart) radio programme, in which the Indian premier usually discusses domestic issues. (Photo by Jagadeesh N. V./EPA)




India's Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers ride their camels as they rehearse for the “Beating Retreat” ceremony in New Delhi January 27, 2015. The ceremony symbolises retreat after a day on the battlefield, and marks the official end of the Indian Republic Day celebrations. It is held every year on January 29. (Photo by Ahmad Masood/Reuters)

India's Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers ride their camels as they rehearse for the “Beating Retreat” ceremony in New Delhi January 27, 2015. The ceremony symbolises retreat after a day on the battlefield, and marks the official end of the Indian Republic Day celebrations. It is held every year on January 29. (Photo by Ahmad Masood/Reuters)




Indian children are silhouetted as they  arrive with elders to attend their school in  Bangalore, India, Wednesday, February 4, 2015. India's Right To Education Act promises free, compulsory schooling to all children ages 6 to 14, but millions of children still don't go to school and many who do are getting only the barest of educations. (Photo by Aijaz Rahi/AP Photo)

Indian children are silhouetted as they arrive with elders to attend their school in Bangalore, India, Wednesday, February 4, 2015. India's Right To Education Act promises free, compulsory schooling to all children ages 6 to 14, but millions of children still don't go to school and many who do are getting only the barest of educations. (Photo by Aijaz Rahi/AP Photo)




An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard outside the venue of Republic Day celebration in Srinagar, India, Saturday, January 24, 2015. (Photo by Dar Yasin/AP Photo)

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard outside the venue of Republic Day celebration in Srinagar, India, Saturday, January 24, 2015. (Photo by Dar Yasin/AP Photo)




A local train moves past a burning garbage dump at a local train station in Mumbai, India, Monday, January 26, 2015. (Photo by Rafiq Maqbool/AP Photo)

A local train moves past a burning garbage dump at a local train station in Mumbai, India, Monday, January 26, 2015. (Photo by Rafiq Maqbool/AP Photo)




Indian laborers work at a stone quarry on the outskirts of Gauhati, India, Monday, January 26, 2015. The White House is hoping that the surprise deal with China late last year setting ambitious targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions will influence India and others. Heavy reliance on fossil fuels has transformed New Delhi into the planet's most polluted capital and made India the third biggest national emitter of greenhouse gases. (Photo by Anupam Nath/AP Photo)

Indian laborers work at a stone quarry on the outskirts of Gauhati, India, Monday, January 26, 2015. The White House is hoping that the surprise deal with China late last year setting ambitious targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions will influence India and others. Heavy reliance on fossil fuels has transformed New Delhi into the planet's most polluted capital and made India the third biggest national emitter of greenhouse gases. (Photo by Anupam Nath/AP Photo)




Scavengers crowd around a fresh load of garbage dumped by a collection truck on the outskirts of Gauhati, India, Monday, January 26, 2015. (Photo by Anupam Nath/AP Photo)

Scavengers crowd around a fresh load of garbage dumped by a collection truck on the outskirts of Gauhati, India, Monday, January 26, 2015. (Photo by Anupam Nath/AP Photo)




An man walks with a child past closed shops during a general strike in Srinagar, India, Monday, January 26, 2015. Shops remained closed Monday on India's Republic Day as separatists called for a general strike in the Indian-controlled portion of the disputed Kashmir region. (Photo by Dar Yasin/AP Photo)

An man walks with a child past closed shops during a general strike in Srinagar, India, Monday, January 26, 2015. Shops remained closed Monday on India's Republic Day as separatists called for a general strike in the Indian-controlled portion of the disputed Kashmir region. (Photo by Dar Yasin/AP Photo)




An Indian boy carries recyclable materials past greater adjutant storks at a garbage dumping site on the outskirts of Gauhati, India, Monday, January 26, 2015. (Photo by Anupam Nath/AP Photo)

An Indian boy carries recyclable materials past greater adjutant storks at a garbage dumping site on the outskirts of Gauhati, India, Monday, January 26, 2015. (Photo by Anupam Nath/AP Photo)
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