Mahatma Gandhi

Amit Patkar said today is 2nd October (birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi). "The BJP says we will follow the ideology and preachings of Gandhiji. But the BJP is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the organisation which killed Mahatma Gandhi."

Congress cites book to claim Gandhi described RSS as 'communal body with totalitarian outlook'

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the RSS for its role in nation-building on Wednesday, the Congress reminded him that Patel said that the Sangh's activities created an atmosphere that led to the killing of Mahatma Gandhi.

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi, the crusader for justice

As we observe his birth anniversary in a world still scarred by conflict and inequality, Gandhi’s life raises a hauntingly urgent query: can there be freedom without justice?

Top 10 Places to Visit on Gandhi Jayanti Outside India

Explore Gandhi Jayanti worldwide! Discover 10 must-visit international Gandhi memorials, statues, and heritage sites to honor Mahatma Gandhi’s global legacy.

From Sabarmati Ashram to Raj Ghat: 10 Must-Visit Gandhi Memorials in India

Discover 10 must-visit Gandhi memorials in India, from Sabarmati Ashram to Raj Ghat, and explore the life, teachings, and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi this Gandhi Jayanti.

Rare Mahatma Gandhi oil painting sold for Rs 1.7 crore in UK

It is not known yet who bought the painting and it's not clear whether it will be put on display.

Gandhi - Mantras Of Compassion: Soul stirring musical tribute by 3-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej & Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi

The album "GANDHI - Mantras of Compassion" is a soul-stirring musical tribute to the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi

Social activist files FIR against Abhijeet Bhattacharya for saying, "Gandhi was not the father of the nation of India, but he was the father of the nation of Pakistan."

The activist's complaint against singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, alleging derogatory remarks about Mahatma Gandhi, has sparked a debate over free speech and the limits of public expression.

JD(U) takes a shot at BJP after row over 'Ishwar Allah': 'Embrace Gandhian socialism envisaged by Vajpayee'

The BJP under Atal Bihari Vajpayee as its first president had adopted 'Gandhian socialism' as a party policy soon after its formation in 1980.

Abhijeet Bhattacharya stirs up another controversy; says, 'Mahatma Gandhi was the Father of the Nation for Pakistan; Pancham Da was bigger than him'

Abhijeet Bhattacharya has stirred controversy with his remark calling Mahatma Gandhi the "Father of Pakistan." In a podcast with journalist Shubhankar Mishra, Abhijeet compared Gandhi and music composer RD Burman, stating, "While Gandhi was the father of the nation, Pancham Da was the father of the nation in music."

Karnataka CM invites Obama to attend centenary celebration of Gandhi taking over as President of INC session

The 39th session of the INC held at the district headquarters town of Belagavi in 1924 was the only Congress session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi

Karnataka Congress plans to invite Barack Obama for Mahatma Gandhi centenary event

The 39th session of the Indian National Congress held at Belagavi in 1924 was the only Congress session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi

India News Highlights: Will take swachh bharat to new highs, PM Modi on 10 years of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

India News Highlights: PM Modi also introduced new initiatives under the Swachh Bharat Mission, including water and sewage treatment projects worth ₹10,000 crore, pushing the agenda of cleanliness to new heights in the country.

Fake Rs 500 currency notes with Anupam Kher’s photo instead of Mahatma Gandhi worth Rs 1.6 cr seized in Ahmedabad

The incident involved gold worth ₹1.3 crore, leaving the Bollywood actor in disbelief. Anupam Kher reacted humorously on social media, sharing his shock and surprise.

Quit India Movement Day 2024: The slogans and speeches that ignited a nation

Quit India Movement Day: Mahatma Gandhi's 'Do or Die' became a mantra for the freedom fighters, encapsulating the urgency and gravity of the moment.

August Kranti Day: Date, history, and significance of Quit India Movement

Quit India Movement took place against the backdrop of World War II and although it started off as a nonviolent action, The British authorities attempts to quell the protests by arresting Congress leaders backfired and triggered an escalation of violence.

National Flag Day 2024: Tricolour's history and significance

National Flag Day: In 1921, Mahatma Gandhi asked freedom fighter Pingley Venkayya to design a national flag, for the freedom movement. He specifically asked for a 'charkha' in the flag as it represented self reliance, progress, and the common man.

Pratik Gandhi shares BTS stills with 'Harry Potter' actor Tom Felton on 'Gandhi' sets

BTS stills of 'Gandhi': Actor Pratik Gandhi has shared some BTS photographs with Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in 'Harry Potter', from the sets of Hansal Mehta's upcoming web-series 'Gandhi', an adaptation of Ramachandra Guha's biographies on Mahatma Gandhi.

Martyrs' Day 2024: Date, history and significance

Martyr’s Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas, is observed in India on January 30 annually. The day is dedicated to pay homage to the courageous soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their motherland. It also marks the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948.

Ram Ke Naam maker Anand Patwardhan’s historic personal turn in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

The veteran documentary filmmaker’s latest film Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam/The World is Family, which won Best Editing Award at IDFA Amsterdam 2023, is a remembrance of things past: of pre-Independence India through his family’s history.

This 31-year-old Brazilian footballer's name is Mahatma Gandhi. Yes, you read that right

Mahatma Gandhi, the footballer, is 31-years-old and has been playing professionally since 2011 for Atletico Clube Goiniense.

Nandalal Bose’s Gandhi-commissioned Congress’ Haripura panels come to Bengaluru

At NGMA Bengaluru, till April 2024, get a glimpse of 77 artworks of an entire ‘township’ free of urban influences that Mahatma Gandhi commissioned Indian modernist and Bengal School of Art master Nandalal Bose in 1938 for Indian National Congress' annual session at Haripura, Gujarat.

Becoming Gandhi book review: My experiments in living by the Mahatma's principles

Author Perry Garfinkel chose to adhere to truth, nonviolence, vegetarianism, simplicity, faith, and celibacy for 18 months, to find out if it's possible to follow in Mahatma Gandhi's footsteps in the 21st century.

Mahatma Gandhi's statue unveiled in J&K Civil Secretariat on his 154th birth anniversary

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi and a Charkha installation at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar on Gandhi's birth anniversary as a tribute to the Father of the Nation.