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Controversy in Madhya Pradesh Assembly over replacing Nehru portrait with Ambedkar’s; Congress slams BJP govt.

A controversy erupted in Madhya Pradesh Assembly’s winter session as the Congress accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of replacing a portrait of the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru with a portrait of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar on one side behind the Speaker’s chair. State Congress president Jitu Patwari said…

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

Congress launches crowdfunding campaign, seeks help of common people to build country

“Through ‘Donate for Desh’, we will work to take the country forward by taking help from general public. The Congress always got help from general public. Mahatma Gandhi also got Independence for the country with the help of people of the country,” he said.

The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023

Watch: India vs South Africa Freedom Series, named in honour of Mahatma Gandhi & Nelson Mandela, begins Dec 10

India's tour of South Africa commences with a three-match T20I series beginning December 10, and Cricket South Africa released a countdown video on its social media platforms on Thursday.

The Times of India · Dec 8, 2023

Congress is always with Palestine, says Chennithala

Congress party stands with Palestine: Ramesh Chennithala. CWC resolution & Sonia Gandhi's article support Palestinian cause. India has supported Palestine since Mahatma Gandhi's time. PM Modi has taken a different stand.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

From ‘untouchable’ to architect of India’s constitution: film tells story of Ambedkar

Documentary looks at lasting popularity of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, one of the founders of modern India, who championed the rights of Dalits

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023

Former workers of erstwhile K.R. Mills stage protest

Workers of K.R. Mills in Mysuru demand justice 40 yrs after closure. Survivors allege compensation yet to be settled. Mill procured, renamed Atlantic Spinning & Weaving in '94. Historic association with Mahatma Gandhi. Survivors urge modernizing & reviving mill, settling compensation.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

A book on sustainable and equitable development highlights ‘swaraj’ as a means to end disparity

Book "Development as Swaraj" released in city. Author Sumanas Koulagi's PhD from University of Success, UK was on similar theme. Panelists A.R. Vasavi, Deepak Malghan, M.S. Sriram discussed issues grappled by author. Dr. Vasavi said book demonstrates potential solutions for civilisational crises in Mahatma Gandhi's swaraj. Dr. Sriram said book…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

David Hockney review – a dazzling victory parade from a boundless lover of life

Whether channelling Picasso, depicting Celia Birtwell or capturing Harry Styles, the artist communicates profound joy – and his most recent paintings really boom with energy and hope

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

Plan to privatise Gandhi Hill opposed by TDP, CPI(M) at VMC Council meet

Opposition parties oppose VMC's plan to enter PPP agreement with private agency to develop Gandhi Hill. TDP & CPI-M argue VMC has no locus standi & hill belongs to Gandhi Smaraka Samithi. YSRCP stuck to plans, opposition staged protest. VMC to use ₹1.20 cr for EV charging, ₹5 cr for…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Daily Quiz | On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

A quiz on the ‘Iron Man of India’ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 148th birth anniversary

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023