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'As we celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Governors and Lt Governors could utilize the occasion to project abiding relevance of Gandhian thoughts and values, an important bedrock of our Constitution,' Prime Minister Office (PMO) quoted Modi as saying at a conference in Rashtrapati Bhavan. (Photo: File)

'Governors, Lt Governors can project relevance of Gandhian thoughts': PM Modi

PM spoke on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary.
23 Nov 2019 5:30 PM
Khan, along with a few other people, was caught on camera wailing to a statue of Gandhi, complaining why he died so soon after helping India attain Independence. (Photo: video screengrab)

Watch: Twitter trolls SP leader Firoz Khan's crying in front of Gandhi statue

The video shows Firoz Khan crying in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue and expressing how much he missed Gandhi’s presence.
03 Oct 2019 9:14 PM
Alia Bhatt. (Image Source: Instagram/ viralbhayani)

Viral video: Alia Bhatt scolds paparazzi like a teacher; watch

On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, the Raazi actor visited Wadia Hospital where she handled the paparazzi, and the, masses well.
03 Oct 2019 5:57 PM
This tradition was all set to continue this year too until on Tuesday when the authorities of the venue, Jintai Art Museum informed the Indian embassy that the Beijing government had denied permission to hold the events. (Photo: File)

Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in China cancelled at last moment

No reasons were provided for the abrupt revoking of the permission.
02 Oct 2019 8:01 PM
Salman Khan. (Image Source: Instagram/ beingsalmankhan)

Gandhi Jayanti: Salman preaches Fit India and Swach Bharat Abhiyan with this video

Apart from Salman, Dabangg 3 also features Sonakshi Sinha, Arbaaz Khan and others in pivotal roles.
02 Oct 2019 5:40 PM
Shivani Dhingra and Mahatma Gandhi. (Photo: Twitter)

KBC 11 contestant fails to win Rs 6.40 lakh by not answering question about Gandhi

The contestant had used all her lifelines by the time she reached the question which would have won her Rs 6.40 lakh.
02 Oct 2019 4:29 PM
PM Modi said Gandhi offers solutions to every problem. ‘In Gandhi, we have the best teacher to guide us,’ he wrote. (Photo: ANI)

‘The world bows to you, beloved Bapu!’ Modi’s touching tribute to Mahatma

PM Modi said Gandhi had the unique ability to become a bridge between some of the greatest contradictions in human society.
02 Oct 2019 2:33 PM
Kangana Ranaut. (Image Source: Instagram/ team_kangana_ranaut)

On Gandhi Jayanti Kangana Ranaut pens khadi revival post for better future of India

The 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' star looked elegant with a bindi, a few classic ornaments and her hair neatly tied back.
02 Oct 2019 12:56 PM
(Photo: ANI | Twitter)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will also declare the country open defecation-free.
02 Oct 2019 8:34 AM
The third phase of release is due on October 2 and the action is underway by states and UTs, the official said. (Photo: Representational)

Several hundred prisoners to be released on Gandhi Jayanti

Prisoners, including politicians, who have been convicted in cases of murder, rape or corruption, will not be released.
29 Sep 2019 2:39 PM
According to sources, the meeting agenda would revolve around Gandhi Jayanti preparations, membership drive and party worker training. (Photo: File)

Sonia Gandhi to chair meeting of Congress top brass today

Manmohan Singh, Priyanka Gandhi and other general secretaries and state Congress chiefs will also be present during the meeting.
12 Sep 2019 9:10 AM
Gandhi wants to ensure that each unit of the party is aware of their responsibilities and will leave no stone unturned in its execution. (Photo: File)

Sonia Gandhi calls meeting of AICC, PCC leaders on Sept 12

AICC general secretaries, state-in-charges and leaders of state legislature parties have been called for the meeting.
06 Sep 2019 8:52 PM
Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Congress leaders after lunch at Sevagram, the ashram where Mahatma Gandhi spent his last few years, went to the taps and scrubbed their utensils clean. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

Watch: Rahul, Sonia Gandhi wash plates after lunch at Sevagram ashram

Congress leaders had congregated at Sevagram village to attend the meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC).
02 Oct 2018 9:15 PM
Mahatma Gandhi at Tata Institute (now IISc) in Bengaluru in 1936.

Bapu at his witty best: No ‘elite’ fruit for me

Gandhi's fourth trip in 1934 was part of  the 'Harijan Fund Tour' and his last trip to the city was in 1936.
02 Oct 2018 5:49 AM
The current generation of Indians has grown up learning about Mahatma Gandhi and his teachings only from history textbooks — a source of information that has not had a lasting impact on most.

Keeping Gandhi alive

It’s been 71 years since India achieved independence, and 70 since the nation lost its father.
02 Oct 2018 2:41 AM
Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Chandrasekhar at a cleaning programme at Rajarajeshwari Nagar. (Photo: DC)

Bengaluru dusted, cleaned on Gandhi Jayanti

Along with BBMP, citizens cleared garbage in 72 wards and nine lakes and painted the walls at black spots.
03 Oct 2017 2:02 AM
The actor was last seen in 'Bank Chor'.

Watch: Riteish proves he's a son of the soil on LB Shastri's birth anniversary

The actor, son of late Congressman Vilasrao Deshmeukh, took to Twitter to share his time at a sugarcane farm.
02 Oct 2017 3:16 PM
Critical edition will throw new light on Gandhi's evolving modes of practice. (Photo: AP)

Gandhi Jayanti: Here are books that highlight Mahatma's legacy

Publishing houses come up with a number of books on Mahatma Gandhi's overview, his person and philosophy to commemorate birth anniversary.
02 Oct 2017 2:29 PM
We share a few sayings of Gandhi which hold true even in this day and age. (Photo: File Image)

Remembering Gandhi: 10 quotes by the Father of the Nation still relevant today

We share a few famous sayings by Bapu during his struggle to bring Freedom to India that is as relevant now as they were then.
02 Oct 2017 1:31 PM
Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869, and died on January 30, 1948. (Photo: screengrab)

Modi, Prez Kovind pay floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 148th Jayanti

On a related note, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched on this day in 2014 by NDA govt to make people aware about advantages of cleanliness.
02 Oct 2017 10:14 AM

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