NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed a fiery showdown between Assaduddin Owaisi and BJP‘s Jagdambika Pal after the Hyderabad MP registered his protests by tearing a copy of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.During his speech on the ongoing discussion on the proposed bill, Owaisi cited the example of Mahatma Gandhi while he was in South…
Nilam Ben Parikh, Gandhiji’s Great Grand DaughterCreator: Neha & Chittaranjan Desai via Flickr The great-granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, Nilamben Parikh, passed away peacefully at her home in Gujarat’s Navsari on April 1, 2025. She was 92 years old. Apart from being known as Mahatma Gandhi’s great-granddaughter, Nilamben Parikh helped many tribal women through her organisation…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Tension gripped Neyyattinkara in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district on Wednesday evening after RSS activists staged a protest against Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson, Tushar Gandhi during the unveiling of Gandhian representative Gopinathan Nair’s statue at his residence at TB Junction.The protest was triggered by Tushar’s remark during his speech that “the soul of the nation is afflicted…
NEW DELHI: NIT-Calicut professor Shaija A who was charged with praising Nathuram Godse on Mahatma Gandhi‘s Martyr’s Day last year has been appointed as the dean of the planning and development department with effect on March 7.The move has triggered opposition from Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), the youth wing of the CPI(M), which…
26th January is a special day that fills every Indian’s heart with pride and joy. Every year, Republic Day is celebrated on the 26th of January; it marks the moment when our Constitution came into being in 1950, making India a sovereign and democratic republic. It is a day to remember the incredible sacrifices of…
On 26th January 2025, India celebrates its 76th Republic Day. This day marks a perfect time to reflect on our great nation’s remarkable journey towards democracy, growth, development and the values written in our Constitution. Republic day is not just a celebration, it’s a proud tribute to the sacrifices made by countless freedom fighters and…
NEW DELHI: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said that 2025 would focus on the party’s organisational empowerment. At the Congress Working Committee’s ‘Nav Satyagraha Baithak’ in Karnataka’s Belagavi, he emphasised that “only hard work is not and timely concrete strategy and direction are necessary.” He added that there is a need to give a…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, saying he has “destroyed” the dignity of his office by consistently making hollow promises to 140 crore Indians. “Pradhanmantri ji ne 140 crore Bhartiyon ke samne baar-baar khokhle waade karke desh ke sarvoch aur sammaanajank pad ki garima ko dhwast kar…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhion his birth anniversary. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “On behalf of all countrymen, salutations to Pujya Bapu on his birth anniversary. His life and ideals based on truth, harmony, and equality will always remain an inspiration for the countrymen.”…
Mahatma Gandhi, or Bapuji as I call him, was my grandfather. I lived with him till I was 19. This year, I turn 95 and I feel an urgency to pen my thoughts on PM Modi and Gandhiji. Generations to come may want to know the views of a family member of Gandhiji who, as…
