Mahatma Gandhi

She said: Recounting being the Mahatma’s dandi at 15 years

My first encounter with Gandhiji, which was also perhaps my last, was spurred by the colossal turn of events that took place before his assassination on January 30, 1948.

Gained in Translation: Gandhi, the eternal poet

Gandhi has said very little about poetry, though he had deep spiritual links with the Bhakti and Sufi poets and had carefully and critically read Gita, if we consider that an example of India’s poetry which is, at times, nothing but philosophy in verse.

Today, more than ever, we need Gandhi’s economic wisdom

Gandhiji’s economy is sacred and also scientific. We don’t realise that Gandhiji, though he donned the dress of a villager, was an urban mind.

Bapu, you will have to tell us how to wipe the tears from every person’s eye

Let us critically examine the relevance of Gandhi’s main economic ideas. The first is that wants should be limited. This is important in a poor economy.

Rajasthan govt offices told to put up Mahatma Gandhi’s portrait

“This is the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. To keep his values everlasting, all head of departments should ensure a photograph or portrait in their office and in the offices under them,” the letter says.

Gujarat school exam shocker: 'How did Mahatma Gandhi commit suicide?'

"Gandhijiye aapghaat karwa maate shu karyu?" (how did Gandhiji commit suicide) was the question asked in Gujarati to Class 9 students during an internal assessment examination of schools run under the banner of 'Sufalam Shala Vikas Sankul', an official said

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The speech, it says, “generally outlines the challenges before the nation and contextualises the role of the organisation to mitigate the same” and ”underscores the need for organising the Hindu society for national rejuvenation”.

Those who denigrate Mahatma's legacy today must answer: Is it possible to imagine India without Gandhi?

He lived a life of such absolute austerity and honesty, that anyone who watched could only learn and be inspired. Gandhiji used to say that his life is his message — and there was no duality about what he professed and practised.

Indian-American Congressman introduces resolution celebrating Mahatma Gandhi's legacy in US House

The resolution, introduced by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, was cosponsored by a bipartisan group of 14 other lawmakers.

Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of the rich as trustees can make an effective, sustainable difference

Those of us who are privileged to be in leadership roles will realise that the power of position diminishes with time, whereas moral leadership endures.

India celebrates Gandhi Jayanti: PM Modi, President Kovind pay tribute to the Mahatma

School, colleges and institutes across the country will organise special events today and through the week to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of The Mahatma.

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi: Rare photos of the Father of the Nation

On Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, here is a look at his rare photos from Express Archives.

The house in Kolkata that hosted Gandhi is now a museum; see pics

In 1947, just as India was becoming independent, Mahatma Gandhi was quietly protesting the sectarian violence that had engulfed the nation. He had moved to Kolkata's Hyderi Manzil along with some of his followers. On his 150th birthday, the house has become a full-fledged museum.

Meet the Swachh Bharat footsoldiers who clean where Mahatma Gandhi once walked

Gandhi Jayanti 2018: As the nation marks the Mahatma’s 150th birth anniversary on October 2, Rinku remains one of the countless footsoldiers on the ground of Swachh Bharat, the flagship initiative launched on Gandhi Jayanti four years ago. The initiative aims at turning Gandhi’s vision of cleanliness into reality.

Making of a Mahatma

Kolkata-based artist Monty Paul has almost finished making a statue of Mahatma Gandhi which will be unveiled on 2nd October as part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations. Photo essay by Partha Paul

Gandhi Jayanti 2018: 10 profound quotes by Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary

Gandhi Jayanti 2018: Five quotes by Mahatma Gandhi on education

Gandhi Jayanti 2017: Here are some quotes by Mahatma Gandhi on education, literacy and learning.

Rabindranath Tagore's 77th death anniversary: Rare photos of 'Gurudev' with Mahatma Gandhi

Rabindranath Tagore was India’s first Nobel Laureate and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for ‘Gitanjali’, which is Tagore’s best-known collection of poetry. Tagore breathed his last on 7th August, 1941.

Mahatma Gandhi death anniversary: President, PM among leaders pay tribute to 'Father of the Nation'

India on Monday remembered the father of the nation on his 70th death anniversary.

Prince William, Kate Middleton pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi, martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti

Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 11 paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and martrys at Amar Jawan Jyoti, during their visit to Gandhi Smriti and the India Gate in New Delhi.

Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and sons perform at the 73rd UN Day concert

Along with him were his sons, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash and the Refugee Orchestra Project conducted by Lidiya Yankovskaya. They were performing at the 73rd United Nations day concert held on Wednesday in New York. This year's theme was

The thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi that still keep the world motivated

On the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, The Indian Express brings you the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi that still keep India and the world motivated.

BJP Leader Stirs Controversy On Mahatma Gandhi Remark

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kailash Vijayvargiya stirred a controversy after he stated that India got freedom not because of Mahatma Gandhi, but due to the sacrifices made by revolutionaries such as Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Chandrashekhar Azad. However, he later clarified his words by saying that the freedom was achieved by collective efforts of Mahatma […]

PM Modi interacts with IAS probationers in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with 181 IAS probationers of the 2015 batch at the Parliament library. The Prime Minister urged the IAS probationers to recall Mahatma Gandhi's talisman of keeping in mind the welfare of the poorest of the poor, while taking decisions. He also stressed on the fact that the probationers were now to undertake 'service' rather than 'job'.

PM Modi addresses students at BHU (Part - 2)

Varanasi, Feb 22 (ANI): Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said both Mahamana, that is Madan Mohan Malviya, and Mahatma Gandhi had a vision of creating leaders. They wanted to teach the youth how to contribute to the country. He stated that the ceremony is ‘dikshant samaroh’ and not a ‘shikshant samaroh’. Modi concluded by saying that exploitation of nature is a crime and Indians knew how to take care of it.

PM Modi addresses students at BHU (Part - 1)

Varanasi, Feb 22 (ANI): Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said both Mahamana, that is Madan Mohan Malviya, and Mahatma Gandhi had a vision of creating leaders. They wanted to teach the youth how to contribute to the country. He stated that the ceremony is ‘dikshant samaroh’ and not a ‘shikshant samaroh’. Modi concluded by saying that exploitation of nature is a crime and Indians knew how to take care of it.

Hollande pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): The visiting French President, Francois Hollande, paid tribute to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat on Monday. He was accompanied by Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar. Later, Hollande also planted a sapling in the Rajghat premises. The French President was earlier accorded a ceremonial reception at the forecourts of the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

A Hindu and Muslim kite-maker work together in the state of Gujarat spreading harmony

Gujarat, Jan 21 (ANI): Time and again, people in India have proved their unity through innumerable examples of friendship and acts of harmony. An example of this can be seen in India's western city of Ahmadabad where two kite-makers have been working towards spreading communal harmony through messages scripted on their kites. They make kites with messages of harmony written over them. Radheshyam Gupta read out a short poem printed on one of the kites that speaks about the unity that exists between the people of different communities in India.Radheshyam and Iqbal on their kites write about the growing influence of social media and even try to create awareness about pressing issues such as the ‘Save the girl child, educate the girl child’ initiative of the government, ill effects of consumption of tobacco and more. Their collection also comprises kites with speeches by India's iconic freedom leader Mahatma Gandhi, philosopher-thinker Swami Vivekananda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and social activist Anna Hazare. The two men do not believe in discrimination on the basis of religion, and wish to spread the message of oneness among the people through their friendship and work.

Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas dedicated to overseas Indians: Swaraj

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): While addressing the Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas on Saturday, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that the day is dedicated to overseas Indians. Explaining about the day, Swaraj said in the year 2003, under the leadership of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a decision was taken to celebrate Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas on January 9. She further stated that the reason behind selecting January 9 for Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas was that Mahatma Gandhi had returned from South Africa on this day in 1915 and this day is being celebrated across the world.