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TopicMahatma Gandhi

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Mahatma Gandhi’s 688 handwritten reflections sold for Rs 16.2 crore at Mumbai auction

The notes on truth, non-violence and self-restraint were part of a collection preserved by freedom fighter Anand T Hingorani’s family.

Sudhir Mishra ropes in Manoj Bajpayee to play Gandhi in upcoming film

Besides Manoj Bajpayee, the untitled film also stars Saurabh Shukla in an important role.

We have been more unkind to Gandhi than to Godse: M R Masani

There are two ways in which one can think of Gandhi's relevance. One of these is his policies. The other is precepts about conduct which he gave to us, wrote M R Masani in 1979.

A giant Gandhi statue near Musi river isn’t what Hyderabad needs now

What is the need to waste about Rs 5,800 crore on a statue? Maybe consider opening the gates of the Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar from time to time and keep the water flowing.

96 yrs after Dandi, Gandhi’s place in politics & call for a new Mahatma to address issue of ‘dignity’

Gandhi is one figure in India's history who can be appropriated by followers across the political spectrum.

From Tilak to Gandhi, to Modi—the long political life of the Bhagavad Gita

What explains the Gita's resurgence in political sphere? Concerted attempt to push it for political mobilisation, or is it organic? A look at its political career in modern Indian history.

Ambedkar to Sai Baba—an exhibition blends art and academia to honour India’s saints

The Indian Saint Project exhibition features nine digital hand-painted iconographies of saints displayed in an open corridor setting.

Dios casa es su casa, only if you’re a VIP & warning label attached to RFK Jr

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

SubscriberWrites: Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy

It’s time to thank him and move forward into a new world order with AI and the Internet of Things.

Vinoba Bhave convinced landowners to donate 15 lakh acres. Emergency made him ‘sarkari sant’

While his message was always steeped in Hindu thought, Vinoba Bhave also complemented it with teachings from other religions.

On Camera

Innocent until proven Dalit—why Jason Arday’s death should make Indian academia look within

Indian academia need not wait for its Jason Arday moment. It has already had several. The question is whether it is willing to see the pattern before another one becomes fatal.

Gen Z prefers betting online, so casinos are reinventing the real-world experience

With Gen Z more likely to gamble online than visit casinos, operators are adding sports, spas, street food and social spaces to turn gaming venues into lifestyle destinations.

India, Japan look at joint naval shipbuilding, technology transfer with pact to deepen defence ties

Maritime security agreement opens avenues for joint development of naval ships and design, greater use of Indian shipbuilding and repair facilities by Japan.

Munir’s latest power grab is proof of his paranoia. Dictatorship and delusion go together

At some point Pakistani dictators begin to show paranoia. That’s the strategic reality most relevant to India since the late fifties. Munir’s case is worse, like some sudden acrophobia.