Mahatma Gandhi, known in India as "the father of the nation," was born 150 years ago today, on October 2, 1869. His birthday is a major national holiday called Gandhi Jayanti, and it is marked ...

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2nd each year to mark Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. Recognized globally as the International Day of Non-Violence, it honors his role in India's ...

Gandhi was born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi -- he wasn't known as the title Mahatma, which translates to "Great Soul," until 1914. He was a lawyer, politician, social activist, and writer.

As India marked the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's birth, a memorial for the civil rights leader was vandalized in Central India. According to local Indian news site The Wire, the caretaker ...

As India marked the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's birth, a memorial for the civil rights leader was vandalized in Central India. According to local Indian news site The Wire, the caretaker ...

Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on October 2. Worldwide, the day is marked as International Day of Non-Violence.