Remembering Mahatma Gandhi: The timeless relevance of non-violence

January 30, 2026 10:39 AM

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi: The timeless relevance of non-violence

As the nation marks the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, India and the world pause to remember the life and legacy of a man whose ideas continue to shape moral, political, and social thought across generations. On January 30, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated while on his way to attend his daily prayer meeting. Though he departed physically that day, his philosophy of truth, non-violence, and simplicity remains deeply ingrained in global consciousness. Often recalled as a thin, bespecta...

International Day of Non-Violence: Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring message for India and the World

October 1, 2025 10:08 PM

International Day of Non-Violence: Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring message for India and the World

On his 156th birth anniversary, Mahatma Gandhi’s life and philosophy reverberate across India and the world. While the nation observes Gandhi Jayanti, the international community commemorates the International Day of Non-Violence, a United Nations observance proclaimed in 2007 with the support of more than 140 countries. This dual recognition captures both India’s deep reverence for the Father of the Nation and the global embrace of his timeless ideals. Gandhi Jayanti Meets a Global Cause ...

President Murmu extends greetings on eve of Gandhi Jayanti

October 1, 2025 9:27 PM

President Murmu extends greetings on eve of Gandhi Jayanti

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended greetings to the nation on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, paying tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 156th birth anniversary. In her message, the President described the occasion as an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the ideals and values of Mahatma Gandhi. She said that Gandhiji’s message of peace, tolerance, and truth continues to inspire humanity, while his lifelong struggle against untouchability, illiteracy, addict...