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Gandhi’s legacy honoured with new bust installations in schools

The 10th bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled at Government Town Higher Secondary School in Kannur to mark India's 75th Independence Day. Writer T. Padmanabhan praised Gandhi's role in India's freedom struggle, citing his Salt March and advocacy for Khadi.

The Hindu

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

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

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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

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…

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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

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…

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Daily Quiz | On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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

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Read Gandhi, Nehru, Vivekananda to rediscover India, says Aiyar

Rediscover India by rereading works of Gandhi, Nehru, Vivekananda: Aiyar. Modi's view of 1,200 yrs of slavery under Muslim & British rule wrong; India flourished during Muslim rule. Gandhi & Nehru said India's culture composite in nature; Hindi invented by Muslim Amir Khusro combining Brijbhasha, Turkish, Arabic & Persian.

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'Now I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds' – the Bhagavad Gita explained

In our Guide to the Classics series, experts explain key works of literature.

The Conversation

2024 Lok Sabha polls a question of survival for nation, says Tushar Gandhi

Tushar Gandhi warns 2024 may see formation of Hindu Rashtra if Sangh Parivar wins LS polls. Opp. must focus on survival as no place for democracy in such a state. Govt. utilising agencies & institutions to promote its agenda & stifle opposition. Media given signal to remain in line or…

The Hindu

Stalin to unveil statue of freedom fighter Anjalai Ammal

Tamil Nadu govt installs statue of freedom fighter Anjalai Ammal in Cuddalore. CM M.K. Stalin to virtually unveil it. Anjalai Ammal was a patriot since childhood, participated in non-cooperation & Civil Disobedience Movements. She sold properties for freedom struggle & met Gandhi in Cuddalore.

The Hindu

Mahatma Gandhi serves not just as political inspiration but also as motivator of diplomacy: EAM Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar said the unveiling of the bust of Mahatam Gandhi is a symbolic moment for the friendship between India and Vietnam, which is rooted in mutual respect and shared aspirations for a better world.

The Hindu

Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan frustrated sensing BJP defeat in Assembly polls: Congress

Congress slams MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan over poll promises; Charan Singh Sapra says BJP is a "sinking ship"; Priyanka Gandhi Vadra promises scholarships to all children in MP; Sapra says those worshipping Godse pour scorn on Gandhi and Gandhians.

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T.N. Jagadisan: The man who made a mark in leprosy care in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has made great strides in leprosy prevention and control, with the prevalence rate per 10,000 population at 0.30 in 2022-23. T.N. Jagadisan, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, dedicated his life to leprosy care and eradication. He established the Kasturba Kushta Nivaran Nilayam, which provided medical care, removed stigma, and…

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When Dalit cobblers voted to elect trustees of Parthasarathy Temple in Chennai

In 1933, 41 Dalit Vaishnavites (Madiga cobblers) voted to elect trustees and members of the Board of Supervision after the Madras High Court decided a case in their favour. The man instrumental in procuring the voting right for them was P. Ramamurti

The Hindu

Remembering Gandhi, through visual archives

Goethe Zentrum Hyderabad’s three-day event pays tribute to Gandhi, 75 years after his assassination. Photographs by Kulwant Roy will be on view

The Hindu

Eight-foot statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Johannesburg's Tolstoy Farm

High Commissioner of India, Prabhat Kumar, unveiled the statue to honour Gandhi's stay in South Africa. Busts of Gandhi and Mandela also commissioned by sculptor. Farm donated by friend Herman Kallenbach to sustain families struggling against pass laws. MGRO and Mohan Hira revived the derelict farm. Pravasi Bharatiya Award for…

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Indian art attack: Why the world’s best street artists are flocking to Delhi

Tamara Hinson heads to the capital to discover a whole new generation of artists who are forging their own path and using the city as the ultimate canvas

The Hindu

KTR accuses BJP of ‘worshipping’ Godse, pursuing ‘divisive politics’

He said: “Mr.Modi should make it clear whether his party worships Mahatma Gandhi or Godse. BRS would never ever have an alliance or any kind of tie-up with the BJP.”

The Times of India

Where the Mahatma left his footprints

In 1945, freedom fighter Harikrishna Das, an ardent follower of Gandhiji, donated his house at Sarania along with 54 bighas of land where Sarania Ashram, housing the Mahatma’s cottage, now stands:

The Hindu

Youngsters urged to work towards realising dreams of Gandhi

Collector S. Dilli Rao urges people to work together to build the society Mahatma Gandhi dreamt of. He praises Andhra Pradesh CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for bringing govt closer to people. Andhra Pradesh Press Academy Chairman Kommineni Srinivasa Rao stresses on responsible journalism as per Gandhi's beliefs.

The Hindu

Barman urges Pradyot to merge with Congress, assume role of State president

Congress invites Pradyot Kishore Manikya to merge TIPRA with it, ready to accept him as leader. PCC President & AICC Secretary posts entrusted to him in past. Manikya left Congress in 2020, formed TIPRA & won 13 seats in 2023 elections. CPI leader Manindra Reang & others join Congress to…

The Hindu

Governor, CM pay rich tributes to Mahatma on Gandhi Jayanti

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Monday.

The Times of India

Gandhian values to foster in kids since early childhood

In today's fast-paced world, where the noise of modern life often drowns out the gentle whispers of morality and compassion, the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi stand as a timeless beacon of hope. Instilling Gandhi's values in the tender hearts of early-age children is not merely an option; it is a…

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