mahatma gandhi

Riddhi Patel, Indian-American pro-Palestine protester, arrested for calling ‘Navratri a festival of oppressors’, threatening to ‘murder’ lawmakers

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Riddhi Patel, Indian-American pro-Palestine protester, arrested for calling ‘Navratri a festival of oppressors’, threatening to ‘murder’ lawmakers

An Indian-American protester, Riddhi Patel (28), found herself in legal trouble after making severe threats towards a mayor and city council members during a council hearing in Bakersfield, California. Patel’s outburst came amidst discussions regarding the council’s stance on a ceasefire resolution concerning Israel and Gaza, coupled with increased security measures around government buildings due … Read more

A gurukul for rural children steeped in Gandhian values

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A gurukul for rural children steeped in Gandhian values

It is 5 a.m. on Wednesday. The wake up bell for the inmates of Gandhi Grameen Gurukul Residential School at Hosaritti (Haveri district in Karnataka) has already been rung. Like other inmates of the Gurukul, Class VIII students Ravi Lamani, Vijay Karennavar and Yallappa Talawar have completed their daily chores and are ready for the … Read more

Gandhi Jayanti: Drawing wealth management lessons from the three wise monkeys

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Gandhi Jayanti: Drawing wealth management lessons from the three wise monkeys

On every 2nd of October, India pays homage to one of its most illustrious leaders, the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. His sagacious teachings continue to echo through the annals of history. Gandhi’s legacy transcends generations, inspiring people worldwide to strive for truth, non-violence, and righteousness. Among the indelible images associated with Mahatma Gandhi … Read more

Celebrating 77 years of Indian Independence

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Celebrating 77 years of Indian Independence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves after addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the celebrations of 77th Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2023. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR On the morning of August 15, thousands flocked to the Red Fort in New Delhi to celebrate the 77th Independence … Read more

India’s UNSC presidency to mark arrival of Mahatma Gandhi’s bust at UNHQ

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India’s UNSC presidency to mark arrival of Mahatma Gandhi’s bust at UNHQ

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will inaugurate a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the United Nations on December 14, marking the arrival of the Mahatma at UN’s headquarters during India’s presidency of the powerful 15-nation Security Council for the month of December. India, on December 1, assumed the monthly rotating … Read more

Arvind Kejriwal writes to PM Narendra Modi, reiterates demand for Lakshmi-Ganesh photos on currency notes

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Arvind Kejriwal writes to PM Narendra Modi, reiterates demand for Lakshmi-Ganesh photos on currency notes

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who created a political flutter with his appeal to incorporate images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on currency notes, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushing forward the demand. Claiming that the Indian economy was not in good shape, Kejriwal had on Wednesday said the country … Read more

Mahatma Gandhi makes special appearance at U.N., shares message on education

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Mahatma Gandhi makes special appearance at U.N., shares message on education

In a first, Mahatma Gandhi made a special appearance at the United Nations, sharing his message on education at the world organisation as it commemorated the International Day of Non-Violence on the occasion of the Indian leader’s birth anniversary. A special life-size hologram of Gandhi was projected during a panel discussion organised on Friday by … Read more

June 25 spine-chilling reminder of Emergency: Akhilesh Yadav

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June 25 spine-chilling reminder of Emergency: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said 47 years have passed since the Emergency was imposed in the country, but even today, the memories of the events that unfolded on June 25, 1975 send a chill down the spine. Even during ‘Amrit Kaal’ — the 25-year lead-up to the centenary year of independence in … Read more

Defamation case: Complainant pays Rs 1,500 cost to Rahul Gandhi as directed by court

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Defamation case: Complainant pays Rs 1,500 cost to Rahul Gandhi as directed by court

The complainant in the defamation case filed against Rahul Gandhi has paid Rs 1,500 cost to the Congress leader as per the directions of a court at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra‘s Thane district. Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) J V Paliwal had ordered the complainant, local RSS activist Rajesh Kunte, to pay the amount to Gandhi … Read more

Congress delegation meets Gujarat Governor, accuses BJP of indulging in ‘bulldozer politics’

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Congress delegation meets Gujarat Governor, accuses BJP of indulging in ‘bulldozer politics’

A Congress delegation on Saturday met Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat at Raj Bhavan and sought action against elements trying to create “communal polarization” and misusing government machinery “to suppress the voices of dissent”. Congress also accused the BJP government in the state of “bulldozer politics” like its counterpart in Uttar Pradesh. The delegation, which included … Read more