intellectual who led the Indian people in a boycott against British rule and a movement for independence. The harsh oppression of the British Colonial rulers in India and the strained relationship between Hindus and Moslems would have led to uprisings‚ riots‚ and even wars if not for the philosophy and guidance of Gandhi (Bulliet‚ 680). Known as “Mahatma‚” or “great soul‚” to his followers‚ Gandhi is credited with leading his followers in a nationalist movement for independence (Bulliet‚ 680). Mahatma
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My name is Anupam Rastogi. I love my country India very much. It has many beautiful mountains‚ lakes‚ rivers and deserts. It is the seventh largest country in the world. The river Ganga is one of the most holy rivers of India. In India‚ people of different religions live and speak different languages. It has many cultures and traditions. It is the birthplace of many great Gods like Lord Rama‚ Lord Krishna‚ Lord Buddha‚ Lord Mahavira and Guru Nanak Dev. Apart from this‚ many great leaders like‚ Rani
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Indian Americans in New York gave Narendra Modi a rock star welcome and with 20‚000 strong audience in Madison the stage was set for Modi to deliver big. As Modi arrived at the venue there was a huge roar and people started chanting Modi’s name. Modi had not only won hearts of millions of people in India but this kind of exuberance and excitement clearly tells us that he did not fail to capture the imaginations of the Indian community even in America. Modi began his speech ignoring all the dignitaries
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Although people say that listening to others is an important attribute so that you have different perspectives to consider and learn from‚ having your own opinion and a strong belief in it is the most crucial matter. There are many examples like the Lord of the Flies when Ralph tried to protect the strayed boys with the rule of organization and sticking to his owen decisions without being shaken by Jack the “bad” character. Similarly‚ Mahatma Gandhi clings to his owen opinion of anti-violence and
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GEK1048 – Midterm Assignment Richard Attenborough’s Hollywood production of the life of Mohandas K. Gandhi has undoubtedly received mixed responses from various audiences; with criticisms ranging from aspects of its cinematography to the extent of which it adheres closely to the historical truth. This paper will focus on the latter. Attenborough‚ being an inspired fan of the Mahatma‚ I believe‚ had every intention of portraying him in the most exemplary manner possible; depicting his selfless
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“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” The power of the mind is unstoppable; Mohandas Gandhi born in India in 1869 was one man who could control his life with the muscle of his mind. Known for leading the Indians to independence and using non violence tactics as a way of protest‚ Gandhi is remembered as the leader of the Indian Nation. Mohandas Gandhi believed that how people behave is more important than what they achieve. With this as his guide
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The Prime Minister‚ Shri Narendra Modi‚ today exhorted people to fulfil Mahatma Gandhi`s vision of Clean India. Launching the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan at Rajpath in New Delhi‚ the Prime Minister paid homage to two great sons of Mother India‚ Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri‚ on their birth anniversary. He recalled how the nation`s farmers had responded to Shri Shastri`s call of “Jai Jawan‚ Jai Kisan‚” and made India self-sufficient in food security. He said that out of
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Gandhism In Our Times Samudra Biswas CIA III‚ 2ND EPS Regn No 1214415 Christ College Political Ideologies 231 Teacher Sindhuja Iyengar “On Gandhi: Don’t ever forget‚ that we were not lead by a saint with his head in clouds‚ but by a master tactician with his feet on the ground.” ― Shashi Tharoor “I believe that Gandhi’s views were the most enlightened of all the political men in our time. We should strive to do things in his spirit: not to use violence in fighting for our cause‚ but by non-participation
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The Power of Nonviolence Demonstrators lined the coast as the blistering sun incinerated the crowd. Everyone’s eyes were on a short‚ Indian man wrapped in cloth‚ an unimpressive looking man named Mohandas “Mahatma” Karamchand Gandhi. A shudder of nervous anticipation shook him as he lowered his hand into the sloshing sea. Digging his hands into the ground‚ his hand hit something lumpy. Hands trembling‚ Gandhi lifted a lump of salty mud from the depths of the sea. The crowd gasped silently. Gandhi
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