Mahatma Gandhi
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'His writings gave voice to my deepest instincts': Obama talks about his 'fascination' with Gandhi
World | Nov 17, 2020, 10:33 AM ISTWhile praising Gandhi for his "successful non-violent campaign against the British rule that became a beacon for other dispossessed, marginalised groups", the 44th US President also said that the Indian icon was unable to successfully address the caste system or prevent the partition of the country based on religion.
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Madagascar PM inaugurates solar plant at Indian embassy on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary
News | Oct 03, 2020, 01:40 PM ISTPrime Minister of Madagascar, Christian Ntsay inaugurated the solar power plant at the Embassy of India, Antananarivo on the occasion of the 151th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Oct 02.
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No Nation for Mahatma Gandhi — 72 years on it's Nathu Ram Godse who is trending on Twitter!!
Oct 03, 2020, 05:25 PM ISTMahatma, the prefix popularly used for Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was not offered to him as reward or a government commendation. Gandhi was called Mahatma because of what he stood for, even during the British rule.
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WATCH: Burj Khalifa lit up with Mahatma Gandhi's image on his 151st birth anniversary
World | Oct 03, 2020, 12:15 AM ISTUAE's iconic skyscraper Burj Khalifa displayed the images of Mahatma Gandhi as a tribute to the great Indian peace icon on his 151st birth anniversary. The special LED show was jointly organised by the Indian Embassy, Abu Dhabi, Indian Consulate in Dubai.
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Ghaziabad Police pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries
India | Oct 02, 2020, 02:22 PM ISTOn the occasion of the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, Ghaziabad Police on Friday paid tribute to them. The Police Line, Ghaziabad distributed torches and cycles to the village guards. The officials also distributed blankets to the sanitation workers.
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President Kovind pays tribute to Bapu on his birth anniversary at Raj Ghat
News | Oct 02, 2020, 11:51 AM ISTPresident Ram Nath Kovind on October 02 paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary at Raj Ghat in Delhi.
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Agitation by farmers, Congress will emerge victorious: Sonia Gandhi
News | Oct 02, 2020, 11:52 AM ISTOn the occasion of birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on October 02 said, "Farmers are protesting against 3 'anti-farmer' laws.
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Watch: ITBP band plays 'Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram' on Bapu's birth anniversary
News | Oct 02, 2020, 11:49 AM ISTIndo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) band played 'Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram' at Gandhi Smriti as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary on October 02.
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Gandhi Jayanti: Coimbatore artist pays tribute to Bapu in unique way
News | Oct 02, 2020, 11:37 AM ISTAn artist from Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore paid tribute to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary. He remembered Bapu by drawing his sketch in a unique way.
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151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi: Let's remember Bapu, Father Of The Nation
News | Oct 02, 2020, 10:35 AM ISTOn the occassion of 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, let's remember Bapu, Father of the Nation and take a look at some known and lesser known facts.
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President, PM Modi pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries
News | Oct 02, 2020, 09:23 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and other political leaders on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries. Modi offered floral tribute to Bapu at Raj Ghat on his 151st birth anniversary. "We bow to beloved Bapu on Gandhi Jayanti. There is much to learn from his life and noble thoughts. May Bapu's ideals keep guiding us in creating a prosperous and compassionate India," the prime minister wrote in a tweet.
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President, PM pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries
India | Oct 02, 2020, 10:00 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and other political leaders on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries.
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Gandhi Jayanti binge list: Lesser known movies on the Mahatma that you should watch today
Bollywood | Oct 02, 2020, 06:26 AM ISTGandhi Jayanti Binge List: Here are a few lesser-known films on Mahatma Gandhi, whose teachings, practice of non-violence, and significant contribution towards India's freedom struggle have touched all our lives.
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Mahatma Gandhi's glasses sold for Rs 2.5 crore in UK auction
News | Aug 23, 2020, 06:26 PM ISTMahatma Gandhi's gold-rimmed glasses were sold for Rs 2.5 crore (260,000) in an auction in United Kingdom's Bristol.
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Mahatma Gandhi's gold-plated spectacles auctioned for over Rs 2.5 crore; sets new record
World | Aug 22, 2020, 06:29 PM ISTA pair of gold-plated spectacles believed to have been worn by Mahatma Gandhi and presented as a gift in the 1900s have broken all records for a UK auction house by selling for 260,000 pounds.
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ITBP personnel join 'Fit India Freedom Run'
News | Aug 16, 2020, 06:06 PM ISTIndo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) joined 'Fit India Freedom Run' under the 'Fit India' movement.
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Mahatma Gandhi's gold plated glasses to go on sale in UK
India | Aug 10, 2020, 12:53 PM ISTA pair of Mahatma Gandhi's glasses will go on sale after staff at the East Bristol Auctions, the largest auction house in South West England, found them in a plain envelope.
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PM Modi inaugurates Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra at Raj Ghat
News | Aug 08, 2020, 08:18 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Raj Ghat on August 08.
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PM Modi answers children's question at the Rashtriya Swachhta Kendra
News | Aug 08, 2020, 06:33 PM ISTWe all are a part of a campaign now, 'Gandagi, Bharat Chorho'. I am glad that all of us, including the children present here, are following social distancing norms and wearing masks, to control the spread of COVID19: PM Modi at the Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra.
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Mahatma Gandhi all set to feature on UK currency coin; first non-white man to do so
World | Aug 02, 2020, 01:45 PM ISTThe United Kingdom is all set to mint a coin to commemorate India’s father of the nation — Mahatma Gandhi. The UK treasury has announced the move on Saturday amid calls to recognise the contributions of the minorities. Bapu, who has been on India’s currency since 1987, will be the first non-white man to feature on the British currency coin.