Gandhi Jayanti: News
Filming of 'Kantara: 1' paused after bus accident injures six
The shooting of Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kannada film Kantara, has been put on hold following a tragic accident on set.
Delhi: Liquor sale banned on these days in November
The Delhi excise department has declared two dry days in November 2024, when the sale of alcohol will be prohibited.
Joaquin Phoenix-Lady Gaga's 'Joker 2' opens at ₹5cr
The Hollywood sequel Joker: Folie a Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix, has had a decent start at the Indian box office.
'Devara' witnesses significant drop on Monday; collects ₹173cr by Day-4
The box office collection of Devara: Part 1, featuring Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, took a noticeable dip on Monday.
Joaquin Phoenix-Lady Gaga's 'Joker: Folie à Deux' advanced in India
In an exciting turn of events, Warner Bros India has announced that the much-awaited sequel to Joker, titled Joker: Folie à Deux, will be released in India on October 2, 2024.
Gandhi Jayanti: Remembering 'Bapu' with these books
October 2 is observed as Gandhi Jayanti to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of our nation.
3 hours for 6 km: Bengaluru ORR gridlocked after bandh
Infamous for its traffic jams, Bengaluru saw free roads on Tuesday due to a bandh over the Cauvery water dispute.
Delhi reduces number of 'dry days' from 21 to 3
The Delhi excise department has reduced the number of dry days in the national capital to just three this year, down from 21.
Mahesh Manjrekar to make film on Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse
Filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar has announced that his next film would be based on the life of Nathuram Godse who had assassinated the Father of the Nation.
Banks closed up to 21 days in October: Check list
Banks in India will be closed for up to 21 days in October, including weekly offs, viz., second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays.
As Modi turns 71, Centre plans vaccination record, welfare programs
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government is planning a grand 20-day outreach program to mark the 71st birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Here is the list of all long weekends of 2020
2020 is the year you've been waiting for.
Hrithik-Tiger's 'War' beats 'Avengers', 'Thugs of Hindostan' on Day 1
Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff starrer film, War, that released yesterday on Gandhi Jayanti, has set the box office on fire.
Pragya Thakur, who called Godse 'patriot', misses Gandhi Jayanti events
By fielding Pragya Thakur from Bhopal in summer elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) drew ire from several quarters. Fortunately, the gamble paid off as she bettered Congress stalwart Digvijaya Singh by a huge margin and won.
#GandhiJayanti: PM Modi will declare India 'Open Defecation-Free'
The entire country is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, with a number of events being lined up across India.
Gandhi Jayanti 2019: Some lesser-known facts about the legend
On October 2, India and the world will celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Big Bollywood films expected from the rest of 2019
On September 20, box office will see three films clashing: Prassthanam, The Zoya Factor and Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas.
Here is the list of all long weekends of 2019
2018 has ended and we can't believe how time went away in a blink.
Gandhi Jayanti celebrations: 'Mushaira' to be held in Mumbai
A "Mushaira" based on the theme of Mahatma Gandhi's teachings will be held in Mumbai on Friday as part of a series of such Urdu poetry symposiums being organized by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation.
MLA, who had verbal spat with Kiran Bedi, files complaint
AIADMK MLA A Anbalagan filed a complaint against Puducherry Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Kiran Bedi alleging his rights as a lawmaker were violated during the verbal spat with her at the function on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2.
#KolkataBlast: Father of deceased says his son could've been saved
A bomb blast in Kolkata's Nagerbazaar area on Tuesday left a six-year-old dead and his distressed father said his child could have been saved.
US celebrates 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Kicking off the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, hundreds of people gathered in cities across the US to celebrate the birthday of the apostle of peace, with speakers describing his preaching of non-violence as more than ever relevant in today's world.
Rupee hits new low of 73.34, plunges 43-paise against USD
The Indian rupee today crashed below the 73-mark against the dollar for the first time ever on strong demand for the American currency from importers amid rising global oil prices and unabated capital outflows.
UP: 15-year-old thrashed, hung from tree for resisting molestation
In a shameful incident, a 15-year-old was thrashed to death and hung from a tree on Tuesday for resisting a molestation bid in Uttar Pradesh.
Mahatma Gandhi connected India in letter and spirit: PM Modi
As we celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called him a "stalwart who made the world a better place and connected India, in letter and spirit, in thought and action" in his blog he wrote on The Times Of India.
China celebrates 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi's popular quotes and bhajans resonated today in the sprawling Chaoyang Park in Central Beijing where people from all walks of life gathered to commemorate his 150th birth anniversary.
God Gandhi: This Telangana village has a temple for Gandhi
A lot has been said and written (even debated) about the "Kaliyuga daivam" Mahatma Gandhi, the "apostle of peace and harmony" in modern India.
'Sui Dhaaga' witnesses exceptional growth; Varun thanks audience for support
Varun Dhawan's 'Sui Dhaaga' has got the cash registers ringing since day one.
'Sui Dhaaga' collection: Varun-Anushka starrer catches speed on second day
Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma's recent release 'Sui Dhaaga: Made In India' has managed to appeal to the masses on its second day.
Over 600 prisoners, 700 students to take Gandhi Peace Exam
About 600 prisoners and over 700 college students will appear for the Gandhi Peace Examination tomorrow in Maharashtra, ahead of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Will serve only vegetarian food on October 2: Indian Railways
Do you love non-vegetarian food and are traveling by Indian Railways on October 2? If yes, then you might consider to cancel or reschedule your plan.
On Gandhi Jayanti, Railways' coaches to bear Swachch Bharat logo
To commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, all the coaches of the Indian Railways will display the logo of the government's pet project 'Swachch Bharat Abhiyan' and the national flag.
This Mumbaikar helps environment by cleaning waterfalls
Picnics by overflowing waterfalls in the outskirts of Mumbai are probably the most enjoyable moments during monsoons for many.
Railways plans veg-only menu to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Gandhi Jayanti, the Indian Railways has put forth a proposal to serve only vegetarian food on railway premises and trains on 2nd October for 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Anushka, Varun join hands with traffic-police to promote safe driving
The Delhi Traffic Police (DTP) has roped in Bollywood actors Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan for a series of video messages on safe driving.
Bihar government to fire employees promoting dowry, child marriage
In another attempt to rid Bihar of social and civic malpractices, the Nitish-Kumar led government will now sack its employees if found demanding or promoting dowry and child marriage.
No Gandhi Jayanti holiday this year for Rajasthan universities?
It looks like students of Rajasthan's universities will be attending classes this year on Gandhi Jayanti.
Liquor ban: Gandhi Jayanti observed as dry day
The government said the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti will be observed as a dry day across Indian states.