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FBI urged to investigate desecration of Gandhi statue as hate crime

An Indian-American group on Wednesday urged the FBI to investigate the recent desecration of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the US state of California as a hate crime

US: Congressmen seek FBI inquiry into vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi statue

A bronze statue of Gandhi in the Central Park of the city of Davis in Northern California was vandalised, broken and ripped from the base by unknown miscreants last week

White House condemns desecration of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in California

"We would certainly have concerns about the desecration of monuments of (Mahatma) Gandhi. We would condemn the desecration and watch it closely," Psaki said during a briefing on Monday

Indian-American Congressman condemns vandalisation of Gandhi statue

As the Democratic Vice Chair of the India Caucus, Khanna said he will continue to work with his colleagues to build bridges across these divisions

India condemns vandalisation of Mahatma Gandhi statue in California

India took up the matter with the US, seeking appropriate action against those responsible for the 'despicable act'

Farmer leaders observe day-long fast on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary

Farmer leaders agitating against the Centre's new agri laws are observing 'Sadbhavana Diwas' on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary

Gandhi's writings gave voice to some of my deepest instincts: Barack Obama

Obama said his fascination with India revolved around Mahatma Gandhi, whose "successful non-violent campaign against the British rule became a beacon for other dispossessed, marginalised groups".

World should follow Gandhi's patience, path of non-violence: US Congressman

Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most influential men of the modern world, an influential US Congressman has said

Invoking Mahatma Gandhi, UN chief Guterres calls for end to hate speech

UN Secretary-General Anotonio Guterres has called for an end to "loathsome" hate speech online and off-line

Indian ambassador to China Vikram Misri pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Misri on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on the 151st birth anniversary of the father of the nation.

Google launches online exhibition of postcards inspired by Mahatma Gandhi

Inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi on his 151st birth anniversary, Google Arts & Culture launched "Be the Voices of Change via Postcards" online exhibition on Friday. Organised in association with Kochi-based non-profit LetterFarms, the online exhibition aims to inspire people to be the change through messages written or painted on handcrafted postcards. The postcards featured in this exhibition bear ideas of change by ordinary citizens, and were handpicked from the nationwide CHANGE150 community art project by LetterFarms. The exhibition comprises a cluster of 10 exhibits each categorised on themes of national relevance such as Equality', Education', Nation', Governance', Health', Community Action', Women's Empowerment', Environment', Rights' and Humanity'. Google Arts & Culture will launch one exhibit every Friday starting October 2 for the next nine weeks. As part of this plan, the first thematic exhibit on "Equality" was launched on Gandhi Jayanti by boxing ...

Burj Khalifa to show Gandhi's images on his 151st birth anniversary: Report

UAE's iconic skyscraper Burj Khalifa would display the images of Mahatma Gandhi as a tribute to the great Indian peace icon on his 151st birth anniversary, a media report said on Friday

Gandhi envisioned Ram Rajya, Modi fulfilling it: Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said Mahatma Gandhi dreamt of a 'Ram Rajya' in the country and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trying to turn the Father of the Nation's vision into reality

A Gandhian 'romance': Setting the record straight

Book review of Lost Letters and Feminist Histories: The Political Friendship of Mohandas K. Gandhi and Sarala Devi Chaudhurani

Protesters did not even spare statue of Mahatma Gandhi: Donald Trump

Donald Trump has said that protesters did not spare even the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Washington DC, describing the demonstrators as a "bunch of thugs"

Spectacles believed to be worn by Gandhi sell for record 260K pounds in UK

A pair of gold-plated spectacles believed to have been worn by Mahatma Gandhi have broken all records for a UK auction house after a US-based collector acquired them with a bid of 260,000 pounds

Spectacles believed to be worn by Gandhi set auction record in UK

A pair of gold-plated spectacles believed to have been worn by Mahatma Gandhi and presented as a gift in the 1900s have broken all records for a UK auction house by selling for 260,000 pounds

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: PM launches week-long drive to free India of garbage

The week-long campaign to free India of garbage will be till August 15

Fight against injustice: Rahul on 78th anniversary of Quit India Movement

The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee on August 8, 1942, demanding an end to the British rule in India

Rishi Sunak calls for Mahatma Gandhi on UK coins, writes to Royal Mint

The move follows a letter to the Indian-origin finance minister from the 'We Too Built Britain' campaign calling for a set of coins entitled 'Service to the Nation'