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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicMahatma Gandhi

Topic: Mahatma Gandhi

Gandhi wore dhoti to connect with TN’s poor. Now, his namesake revives handlooms. Similarities end there

Unlike the Mahatma, Tamil Nadu's textiles minister R Gandhi has courted his fair share of political controversies & graft allegations like misappropriation of about Rs 60 crore.

Cyclist Jankidas never represented India at Olympics. The flag story isn’t true

The official website of the Olympics confirms that no Indian cyclist competed in the cycling events in Berlin in 1936, while no Olympic games were held in 1942.

What’s new on Modiflix & who’s got ‘Vikas’ spooked

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

Experiments with untruth in 2024 & Lights! Camera! Meditation!

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

Modi inaugurates redeveloped Kochrab Ashram in Gujarat, Gandhi’s first home after returning to India 

PM also revealed the master plan for Gandhi Ashram Memorial Development Project & said that neglect of such monuments was due to lack of willpower, 'colonial mindset' and 'appeasement'.

Bihar’s Houdini takes a bow & acute case of selective hearing syndrome

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

Is Ram a symbol of a united India or of Hindu victory? The answer will shape new India

Gandhi, Advani, now Modi—all of them mobilised people in the name of Ram. So, when did India’s liberals begin to be embarrassed by references to Ram?

‘Clean classrooms, make notes on Gandhi & Kalam’ — Madras HC order granting bail in school rioting case

Court was hearing anticipatory bail application of 4 people accused of rioting in a school in Yercaud, Tamil Nadu. In its order, court says school place for 'reformation via love & discipline'.

A tribute to Mahatma Gandhi — ‘Satyameva Jayate anybody?’

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

‘Continues to illuminate our path’ — PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

Besides the President and the Prime Minister, Union Cabinet ministers and foreign diplomats too made a beeline for Rajghat Monday morning to pay their respects to the ‘father of the nation’.

On Camera

Gel manicure is weakening your nails. Here’s how to care for them

One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.