Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi

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Mahatma Gandhi was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement against British rule, known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance (Satyagraha) and civil disobedience. Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India, he studied law in London and later became a civil rights activist in South Africa. Gandhi's commitment to nonviolence and his efforts to promote social reforms and communal harmony made him a symbol of peace and justice worldwide. His teachings emphasize the power of thoughts and actions, famously stating, 'A man is but the product of his thoughts; what he thinks, he becomes.' Gandhi's legacy continues to inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the globe.

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Birla House has hosted a number of political leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi.

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The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-25
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Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-22
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Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2026-02-19
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Mahatma Gandhi is cited as an example of someone who taught simple living and serving others as a way to achieve happiness.

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Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-02-15
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Mahatma Gandhi, initially a critic of the railway system, came around to accepting this, hitting the rails to understand his country on his return from South Africa.

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The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-12
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Mahatma Gandhi was among the restaurant's customers.

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BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-01
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A prayer attributed to Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes humility and service.

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La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-01-31
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Mahatma Gandhi is quoted saying that to change the world, one must first change oneself.

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El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-01-29
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Mahatma Gandhi was nominated for the Nobel Prize five times but never received it.

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Mahatma Gandhi is quoted saying, 'Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.'

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The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-25
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Paul Hammelmann mentioned that he did not recognize Mahatma Gandhi among 200 people he was tested with.

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Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2026-01-19
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Mahatma Gandhi was a hero and martyr in the struggle for Indian independence.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-15
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Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of tolerance and non-violence is referenced by Merz during his visit.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-12
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Mahatma Gandhi lived in the ashram where he meditated from 1918 to 1930.

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Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-12
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Mahatma Gandhi is referenced for his non-violent protests against British rule in India.

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Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-11
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Mahatma Gandhi's name was a point of contention in the opposition's protests against the bill.

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The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-18
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Moitra accused the government of 'dishonouring' Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore.

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The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-18
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To remove the name of Mahatma Gandhi is to strip the bill of its moral compass.

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The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-17
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Recall Mahatma Gandhi? He renounced personal wealth to fight for India’s independence through non-violent resistance.

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The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-12-13
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Mahatma Gandhi was present when the Congress Working Committee declared the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram as the national song.

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The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-08
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