At independence, India was blessed with several leaders of world stature, most notably Mohandas Karamchand (Mahatma) Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, who were able to galvanize the masses at home and bring prestige to India abroad. The country has played an increasing role in global affairs. ...
Mahatma Gandhi, a journalist himself, once said that a newspaper should arouse 'desirable sentiments in people'. Madhyamam came into being in response to such a felt need. A paper which shunned sensationalism and vulgarity. A paper which gave truth, however bitter. A paper which fought for th...
South Asian Newspapers, 1864-1922, covers the aftermath of the Indian Rebellion; construction of railroads; effects of British Colonial rule; Hindu-Muslim conflicts; life on coffee, tea and rubber plantations; Morely-Minto Reforms; formation of the Indian National Congress; start of Mahatma Gandhi...
It was just a few years before the rise of MLK that Mahatma Gandhi, performed one of the great political acts in history by extricating India from the clutches of Great Britain. This was done without firing a shot. It was achieved primarily through the action of nonviolent civil disobedience...
East African currency with Gujarati letters, the iconic picture of Gujarati workers building the railroad in Uganda and Mahatma Gandhi’s life and work in Africa will occupy center stage at the theme pavilion. On Saturday, the police stadium will host the international kite competition that will ...
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