Authorities of the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad were surprised when they received a letter from the SBI's central recruitment and promotional department in Mumbai, in the name of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
Darshan Jariwala talks about his role in Gandhi My Father.
'I was well prepared and confident that I would win at least win Rs 50 lakh to 1 crore.'
Although internet users face restrictions under Emergency, bloggers are having a free run denouncing the General for imposing Emergency and sundry other anti-democracy sins, while invoking Gandhi and Martin Luther King in order to steer the people's growing frustration on a non-violent path.
Former Union minister and controversial Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anantkumar Hegde has once again stoked a row by calling the freedom struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi a "drama". However, this is not the first time a leader from the ruling party has insulted the Father of the Nation. Here are other instances when BJP leaders took a swipe at Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
In an apparent dig at his rival and Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said people talk about history without proper knowledge of the subject.
Pankuj Parasher, the man who gave us Jalwa and Chaalbaaz, is back with Inteqam.
Various facets of Mahatma Gandhi's life journey were displayed by the 22 tableaux that rolled down the Rajpath during the 70th Republic Day Parade.
Kumar told the duo that he was taking Amritlal, who was 'motionless' at that time, to RML hospital, but later 'dumped' him near MS Flats on Peshwa Road and fled.
The op-ed ends with a call to the world to work shoulder to shoulder to end hate, violence and suffering.
'We have gathered the ECG details from different stages of Gandhiji's life and recreated his heartbeat on the digital medium. This will be a very interesting feature for the public,' says museum director A Annamalai.
'Nowhere amidst the efflorescence of 13 military bands, 16 marching contingents and 22 tableaux was there any hint that far from being a rich country of poor people, the closely guarded secret is that India is a poor country of extremely rich people,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
Had he been alive today, the Mahatma would likely travel by metro, as hundreds of women and men do each day. Insiyah Vahanvaty reports for Rediff.com on an unusual exhibition on the Mahatma at Delhi metro stations.
'Many misunderstood non-violent satyagraha as a passive strategy; it was anything but that,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
The interest it has generated among designers who are helping create new styles and uses for the product is likely to leave a lasting imprint on the future of khadi.
Some major events that occurred from 1885, when the Indian National Congress was formed, till August 15, 1947, when India achieved Independence.
'He serves as an inspiring example for us to learn to emerge stronger and achieve success,' notes Pradeep Jolly.
Mulk tells Indian Muslims they have to ensure that their children don't get involved in jihad, and at the same time tells Hindus not to doubt the patriotism of Indian Muslims, notes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
Tushar Gandhi described the demand as 'destructive'and 'reprehensible'
'Mr Trump is too capricious to be trusted,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
'We are not promising prosperity to these villagers. Instead, the focus is on self-sufficiency.'
Alok Nath recount his memorable experience of working with Sir Richard Attenborough in Gandhi.
'No one knows whether exposure to the Nobel process would be to her liking, or would benefit her symbolic position above the fray,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
Why did Kamal Haasan name the leaders he did?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday retraced the 1893 train journey between Pentrich and Pietermaritzburg of Mahatma Gandhi.
Narendra Modi will turn 64, playing host to the visiting Chinese leader in Ahmedabad on Wednesday
Unaware of the historical marker outside Bandra railway station, hawkers used it to display their wares, reports Anil Singh.
'I assume Ramachandra Guha's neglect of this aspect of Gandhi grows out of the belief that Gandhi's life had no central text,' says Rudrangshu Mukherjee, professor of history, Ashoka University.
Gandhiji inspired the nation to believe in their dream. He continues to be an inspiration to each one of us by making us believe in our dreams. Make that home loan work for you and don't give up till you sign on the dotted line for owning your dream home.
Syed Firdaus Ashraf on the futility of the 'who is a Hindu?' debate.
'The Congress wants to eat the cake, but does not want to share it.'
A historic bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in London at the Parliament Square, standing adjacent to iconic leaders like Britain's war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.
Anil Shastri, one of the late prime minister's six children, recounts memories of his father.
It's easier to claim a slice of Gandhi memorabilia in the West than in India, says Kishore Singh
There is some irony, and a lot of hypocrisy, when a person like Modi chooses to disdain Nehru's popularity. Does this man, who is considered India's most popular leader as of today, believe that popularity is of little concern when it comes to choosing leaders, asks Amberish K Diwanji.
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