Mahatma Gandhi
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Artworks on Modi, Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy at India ArtFair
India | Jan 30, 2015, 12:39 PM ISTNew Delhi: Art installations inspired by the philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi besides paintings on Prime Minister Narendra Modi are being showcased at the 7th edition of India Art Fair here besides a diverse range of
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PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 67th death anniversary
National | Jan 30, 2015, 09:52 AM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary.“My tributes to Pujya (respected) Bapu,” he tweeted. The Father of the Nation was assassinated on this day in 1948
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First documentary on Gandhi to be screened tomorrow
India | Jan 29, 2015, 11:45 PM ISTNew Delhi: The first-ever documentary made on Mahatma Gandhi which has “rarest of the rare” video footages including his first interview to a foreign journalist will be screened here tomorrow on his 67th death anniversary.Titled
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Obama's speech revealed Modi's true colours: Lalu
National | Jan 28, 2015, 07:45 PM ISTPatna: RJD chief Lalu Prasad today hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying his “divisive politics” was so apparent that the country, which gave Mahatma Gandhi to the world, is being sermonized by US
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UN head calls for partnership with India to shape new future
World | Jan 27, 2015, 10:32 AM ISTUnited Nations: A strong partnership between India and the UN based on shared Gandhian values is critical to "shape a new future" that embraces sustainable development, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said in a Republic
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Barack Obama lays wreath at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial
India | Jan 25, 2015, 02:21 PM ISTNew Delhi: US President Barack Obama on Sunday laid a wreath at Mahatma Gandhi's 'samadhi' (memorial) at Rajghat.He was accompanied by union Minister Piyush Goyal.Obama observed a moment of silence, and took a 'parikrama' around
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Obama in Delhi: 7 things to know about Barack Hussein Obama
World | Jan 24, 2015, 08:27 PM ISTNew Delhi: There are unprecedented security measures in place for the visiting President and every one is talking about his special plane ‘The Airforce One' and his car ‘The Beast'.Alternately, everyone also wants to know
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Martyrs Day: Govt offices across India to observe 2 minute silence
India | Jan 14, 2015, 04:39 PM ISTNew Delhi: The government has sent instructions to all states and central government departments to observe two minutes silence all over India on Martyrs Day i.e. January 30 as a mark of respect for the
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British PM supports Gandhi statue in London
World | Jan 10, 2015, 03:50 PM ISTLondon: British Prime Minister David Cameron has offered support to the Gandhi Statue Memorial Trust's initiative to install a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at London's prestigious Parliament Square.The prime minister told Asian Lite newspaper that
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Rallies mark 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi's return to India
India | Jan 09, 2015, 07:54 PM ISTMumbai: Various events, including a rally from the spot he alighted in Mumbai, marked 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi's arrival in India from South Africa. After more than 21 years of staying in South Africa,
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US brewery seeks to end controversy over Mahatma Gandhi beer label
World | Jan 09, 2015, 07:00 PM ISTWashington: A US brewery that drew flak over its use of Mahatma Gandhi's images on beer cans and bottles has sought to end the controversy in the best possible way, saying it also received threats
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Coins, stamps released to mark 100 yrs of Gandhi's return
Jan 08, 2015, 06:36 PM ISTGandhinagar: Coins and stamps showing in the same frame pictures of a young Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and another of his transformation into Mahatma Gandhi were here released to commemorate the centenary year of his return
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: India is full of opportunities now, PM Narendra Modi tells NRIs
National | Jan 08, 2015, 02:46 PM ISTGandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today invited NRIs to participate in building a new India and said that the country is full of opportunities.Addressing a gathering of NRIs after inaugurating the 13th edition of the
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PM Modi dedicates Salt Mountain memorial to Mahatma Gandhi
National | Jan 08, 2015, 11:49 AM ISTGandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning inaugurated the Salt Mountain, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, built near the Mahatma Mandir complex here, the venue of the 13th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD).Modi went
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Hindu Mahasabha plans bike rally for Nathuram Godse
India | Jan 07, 2015, 10:08 AM ISTLucknow: The Hindu Mahasabha members plan to take out a 'Jan Jagran Bike' rally in Lucknow on Thursday to make people "aware" about why Nathuram Godse assassinated Mahatma Gandhi.They will distribute pamphlets citing reasons to
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PM should clarify stand on Godse 'temple' : UPNS
National | Jan 04, 2015, 08:34 PM ISTMeerut: Uttar Pradesh Navnirman Sena (UPNS) today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should clarify his stand on the controversy over the construction of a “temple” dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse.“The Prime Minister should
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Gandhi's image on beer cans; US company draws ire, apologises
World | Jan 04, 2015, 02:59 PM ISTHyderabad/Washington: The use of Mahatma Gandhi's image on beer cans and bottle by a US company has raised hackles with a petition being filed in a Hyderabad court alleging it had insulted the father of
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Desh Bhakt Nathuram Godse lands in soup, suit filed against the film
Bollywood | Dec 26, 2014, 02:08 PM ISTPune: A civil suit has been filed in a Pune court against Akhil Bhartiya Hindu Mahasabha seeking a ban on its forthcoming film 'Desh Bhakt Nathuram Godse', slated for release on January 30.The suit filed
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Nathuram Godse's account of Mahatma Gandhi assasination heads for reprint
India | Dec 24, 2014, 09:53 AM ISTNew Delhi: A revised English translation of the book "Why I Assassinated Gandhi" authored by Gopal Godse and containing Nathuram Vinayak Godse's statement at his trial along with the judgement and his will, is now
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Trinamool members protest against alleged misuse of CBI
National | Dec 17, 2014, 12:10 PM ISTNew Delhi: Wearing black bands on their mouth, Trinamool Congress MPs today staged a silent protest before Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Parliament House against the government's alleged “misuse” of CBI against its members, including Ministers.The