“…I hate to hear ‘Jai’ shouts; they remind me of the Hindus who massacred innocent Muslim men and women while shouting such slogans, just as … Where Is Gandhi in the India of Today?Read more
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Is Gandhi Passé?
“Mahatma Gandhi was OK, but he was no Manmohan Singh,” remarked a friend of mine. I laughed out loud at this deadpan humour, only to … Is Gandhi Passé?Read more
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Unknown Chapter in the Life of Gandhi
“As you can see, my city is a sea city. Always full of Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jews, Persians. My family’s sect was the Pranami. Hindu, … Unknown Chapter in the Life of GandhiRead more
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Eminent Gandhian Kishore Bhai was ahead of his time
Kishore Bhai passed away on the morning of August 15, 2022, at his home in Udaipur. He is survived by his wife Sudesh and two … Eminent Gandhian Kishore Bhai was ahead of his timeRead more
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A Search For Gandhi in the Real World of Tomorrow
The 1920s and 2020s have striking resemblances, especially the alarming rise of communal hatred in both eras. The difference in the 1920s was the new … A Search For Gandhi in the Real World of TomorrowRead more
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E.S. Reddy, the Gandhi-Reservoir
This essay is reprinted, with permission, from a volume of essays in tribute to E.S. Reddy, edited by Jairam Reddy and Selvan Naidoo, and published … E.S. Reddy, the Gandhi-ReservoirRead more
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76-Year-Old Gandhian Ashram for Girl Education
Lakshmi Ashram was set up in 1946 by a British woman, Katherine Mary Heilman, popularly known as Sarala Devi. One of the greatest challenges that … 76-Year-Old Gandhian Ashram for Girl EducationRead more
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75th Anniversary of Gandhi’s Last Visit to Kolkata
When India got its independence in 1947, on August 15, M K Gandhi – one of the biggest leaders of the freedom struggle – was … 75th Anniversary of Gandhi’s Last Visit to KolkataRead more
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Gandhi’s Role in Ending Calcutta Riots
On Independence Day, Mahatma Gandhi was not in New Delhi. Instead, he was busy attending all-faith meetings in a dilapidated house called Hyderi Manzil, in … Gandhi’s Role in Ending Calcutta RiotsRead more
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Gujarat HC Rejects PIL by Gandhi’s Great Grandson Against Sabarmati Ashram Project
https://cdn.thewire.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/05110730/3069650125_f655db6631_c-e1628141897641.jpg A view of the Sabarmati Ashram. Photo: Mano Ranjan M/Flickr (CC BY 2.0) The Gujarat high court on Thursday, September 8, rejected a public … Gujarat HC Rejects PIL by Gandhi’s Great Grandson Against Sabarmati Ashram ProjectRead more