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Nehru to 'Gandhi': The history of the iconic Ashok Hotel in New Delhi

A brainchild of then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, The Ashoka, as it was then called, was among the most iconic hotels in the country

World leaders laud India's achievements on 75 years of independence

President Biden recalled Mahatma Gandhi's "enduring message of truth and non-violence" to honour 75 years of India's democratic journey.

30-feet tall mural statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Andhra's Vijaywada

The Andhra Pradesh Governor unveiled a mural statue of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on Sunday

Telangana's Mahatma Gandhi temple sees increase in number of 'devotees'

As patriotic fervour grips the country on the eve of its 75th year of independence, there has been a marked increase in the footfalls to a temple for Mahatma Gandhi in a village in Telangana

India at 75: How did India adopt the Tricolour as its national flag?

Tricolour has evolved over several decades. The Indian flag is said to have been designed for the first time by Sister Nivedita; however, its present form was designed by Pingali Venkayya

India at 75: How was August 15 chosen as India's Independence Day?

From 1930 till 1947, India celebrated January 26 as its Independence Day. It was changed to August 15 in 1947. Here is why

BJP brought Gandhi's dream of Gram Swaraj to fruition: J P Nadda

BJP president JP Nadda asserted that it was his party which brought Gandhi's dream of Gram Swaraj to fruition" and charged the Congress, with having shown a superficial understanding of India

Mahatma Gandhi's statue vandalised at public park in Punjab's Bathinda

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalised by some unidentified people at a public park in Ramman Mandi here, said police on Saturday. The incident took place on the intervening night between Thursday and Friday, they said. Locals strongly condemned the incident when they came to know about the vandalism. Station House Officer (Sadar) Harjot Singh Mann said they are investigating the matter, and have registered a case at Ramman Mandi Police Station. Ashok Kumar Singla, president of District Urban Congress, demanded immediate arrest of those who were behind the incident. Police assured that the culprits would be nabbed soon. They said CCTV footages of the area are being examined to trace the culprits.

No plan to replace Mahatma Gandhi on Indian currency notes, clarifies RBI

There were reports that the RBI might be considering using the images of Rabindranath Tagore and A P J Abdul Kalam on new-series currency notes

PM Modi addresses Rotary Convention, calls India land of Buddha, Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India is the land of Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi who showed in action what living for others is all about.

World Bicycle Day: PM asks people to take inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi

The United Nations General Assembly in 2018 had declared June 3 as the World Bicycle Day to promote this simple and healthy mode of transport, which is also considered environment-friendly

Winston Churchill as villain

Mr Ali's occasional colourful language might thrill a section of readers; but he sometimes trivialises his otherwise competitive position on a number of issues

Tales from the hills

The man from Landour who has written short stories, poems, novels, essays, and memoirs, turns 88 next week

SC to hear pleas challenging constitutional validity of sedition law

The top court in April last year had asked the Centre why it was not repealing the provision used by the British to silence people like Mahatma Gandhi to suppress freedom movement

Godse's ideas of India

The biography of a potently totemic figure for Hindutva busts several long-standing myths

BJP won assembly polls by polarising votes, says Rajasthan CM Gehlot

Hitting out at the BJP after the peace march on Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, Gehlot said, 'They won elections by giving statements cleverly in the name of Hindutva and polarisation,'

PM Modi incorporated Gandhian ideals in NEP, other govt projects: Amit Shah

Shah on Saturday said PM Narendra Modi has incorporated Mahatma Gandhi's principles in the new National Education Policy (NEP) as well as in several government projects and schemes.

People voting for development: Modi in poll-bound Gujarat

Due to the power of democracy, the BJP retained power in states where governments were hardly elected twice in a row, he said

Govt determined to address people's needs, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Despite its size, the country was leading the climate-change challenge under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Speaker said

Security up in Bihar's Motihari after Mahatma Gandhi statue is vandalised

After the vandalism, proper security arrangements have been put in place in the area.