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India’s foundational battle on the ‘Hindu’ question

While stridently defending secularism, progressive parties abdicated the responsibility of programmatically countering communalism to civil society

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India, U.K. ink 2 deals during Rajnath’s visit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh kick-started his U.K. tour with a visit to Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Tavistock Square in central London on January 9.

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Secularism in India is just as same as in Europe: Prof. Akeel Bilgrami

Prof. Bilgrami laid down three commitments of secularism, to a largely young audience.

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Sharad Pawar faction leader Jitendra Awhad’s ‘Lord Rama was non-vegetarian’ remark sparks furore

NCP leader Ahmednagar Jitendra Awhad sparks controversy claiming Lord Ram was a non-vegetarian, BJP MLA Ram Kadam responds.

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Secularism has become pejorative for those now in power: Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi discusses the importance of secularism in India's democracy & how it can help promote harmony & prosperity in society.

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Khadi activists urge State govt. to organise celebrations to mark centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to Belagavi

Khadi activists urge State govt. to celebrate the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's visit to Belagavi in 1924.

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‘Act out of love not anger’: green trailblazer calls for unity in movement

Satish Kumar, founder of ecological college in Devon, says a brighter future requires compassion and long-term thinking

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SFI leader lands in trouble over alleged disrespect towards Gandhi

Student activist faces police complaint for disrespecting Mahatma Gandhi statue with Christmas wreath.

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The Gandhian Bapa who toured Madras for the uplift of Dalits

Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, established in 1947 and named after Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar, carries on the legacy of the Father of Harijans, uplifting the oppressed.

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A gurukul for rural children steeped in Gandhian values

It is 5 a.m. on Wednesday. The wake up bell for the inmates of Gandhi Grameen Gurukul Residential School at Hosaritti (Haveri district in Karnataka) has already been rung. Like other inmates of the Gurukul, Class VIII students Ravi Lamani, Vijay Karennavar and Yallappa Talawar have completed their daily chores…

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DN Exclusive: Gujarat permeates with new spirit of change; MP CR Patil gives new edge to PM Modi's cleanliness campaign

To realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of “Clean India”, a unique and innovative experiment is being conducted in his state by Gujarat BJP State President and MP from Navsari Lok Sabha seat CR Patil. Under this campaign, Gujarat is being completely cleaned. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Controversy in Madhya Pradesh Assembly over replacing Nehru portrait with Ambedkar’s; Congress slams BJP govt.

A controversy erupted in Madhya Pradesh Assembly’s winter session as the Congress accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of replacing a portrait of the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru with a portrait of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar on one side behind the Speaker’s chair. State Congress president Jitu Patwari said…

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Congress launches crowdfunding campaign, seeks help of common people to build country

“Through ‘Donate for Desh’, we will work to take the country forward by taking help from general public. The Congress always got help from general public. Mahatma Gandhi also got Independence for the country with the help of people of the country,” he said.

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Mahatma ‘was the liberator’, PM is ‘a man of our time’: VP

Vice President Dhankhar said, that while, Gandhi was the “mahapurush” (great man) of the last century, Mr. Modi is the “yugpurush” (man of the era) of this century

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Watch | A Gandhi ashram in Tamil Nadu and its struggling artisans

While the demand for khadi products has increased, a KVIC staff member claimed that the production has dropped due to a shortage of spinners and weavers

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Gandhi’s legacy honoured with new bust installations in schools

The 10th bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled at Government Town Higher Secondary School in Kannur to mark India's 75th Independence Day. Writer T. Padmanabhan praised Gandhi's role in India's freedom struggle, citing his Salt March and advocacy for Khadi.

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Congress is always with Palestine, says Chennithala

Congress party stands with Palestine: Ramesh Chennithala. CWC resolution & Sonia Gandhi's article support Palestinian cause. India has supported Palestine since Mahatma Gandhi's time. PM Modi has taken a different stand.

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From ‘untouchable’ to architect of India’s constitution: film tells story of Ambedkar

Documentary looks at lasting popularity of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, one of the founders of modern India, who championed the rights of Dalits

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Former workers of erstwhile K.R. Mills stage protest

Workers of K.R. Mills in Mysuru demand justice 40 yrs after closure. Survivors allege compensation yet to be settled. Mill procured, renamed Atlantic Spinning & Weaving in '94. Historic association with Mahatma Gandhi. Survivors urge modernizing & reviving mill, settling compensation.

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A book on sustainable and equitable development highlights ‘swaraj’ as a means to end disparity

Book "Development as Swaraj" released in city. Author Sumanas Koulagi's PhD from University of Success, UK was on similar theme. Panelists A.R. Vasavi, Deepak Malghan, M.S. Sriram discussed issues grappled by author. Dr. Vasavi said book demonstrates potential solutions for civilisational crises in Mahatma Gandhi's swaraj. Dr. Sriram said book…

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David Hockney review – a dazzling victory parade from a boundless lover of life

Whether channelling Picasso, depicting Celia Birtwell or capturing Harry Styles, the artist communicates profound joy – and his most recent paintings really boom with energy and hope

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Plan to privatise Gandhi Hill opposed by TDP, CPI(M) at VMC Council meet

Opposition parties oppose VMC's plan to enter PPP agreement with private agency to develop Gandhi Hill. TDP & CPI-M argue VMC has no locus standi & hill belongs to Gandhi Smaraka Samithi. YSRCP stuck to plans, opposition staged protest. VMC to use ₹1.20 cr for EV charging, ₹5 cr for…

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Daily Quiz | On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

A quiz on the ‘Iron Man of India’ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 148th birth anniversary

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Read Gandhi, Nehru, Vivekananda to rediscover India, says Aiyar

Rediscover India by rereading works of Gandhi, Nehru, Vivekananda: Aiyar. Modi's view of 1,200 yrs of slavery under Muslim & British rule wrong; India flourished during Muslim rule. Gandhi & Nehru said India's culture composite in nature; Hindi invented by Muslim Amir Khusro combining Brijbhasha, Turkish, Arabic & Persian.

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'Now I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds' – the Bhagavad Gita explained

In our Guide to the Classics series, experts explain key works of literature.

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