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Mahatma Gandhi Era Diary

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The Literal Concept of the “Gandhi Era” and the “Gandhi Era” Diary  Akhilesh Jha In many parts of India, the New Year begins with Diwali. The month of Kartik is considered the most auspicious month, and the year begins with it—particularly in western India. In traditional business communities, old accounts were settled on Diwali, and new account books were opened. This practice continues even today in some households. What could be better than if a new era also begins with the new year! It had already been decided, with Gandhi ji’s consent, that the Congress would declare Poorna Swaraj (complete independence) at the Lahore Session in 1929. This decision was made around Diwali, though the formal announcement came in December. It was a momentous event—a declaration of a new era. But what would this new era be called? Perhaps most people never thought about it. Yet, some saw it as the beginning of the Gandhi Era. Literally. On Diwali of 1930—21st October—the first year of the Gandhi E...
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Visit of Officer Trainees of IRMS

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World Postal Day

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E. F.S.Buxton's Portaiture of Gandhi

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  The Portraiture of Gandhi by Buxton in 1931 by Akhilesh Jha ‘The Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science and Arts’ (popularly known as ‘Saturday Review’), a London-based weekly magazine that catered to readers of politics, culture, and ideas, published on 12th September 1931 a full-page portrait of Mahatma Gandhi by E. F. S. Buxton in its column titled “Impression.” Gandhi was in London at that time to attend the Second Round Table Conference, and Buxton’s caricature captured both the spirit of the moment and the moral force of Gandhi’s presence. Executed in monochrome, the portrait in a caricature form achieves remarkable depth through the delicate transition from light to shade. This play of tone becomes a metaphor for the duality at the heart of Gandhi’s philosophy — the interplay of truth (satya) and struggle. The simplicity of line and economy of strokes reflect the austerity and restraint that defined Gandhi’s way of life. In the expressive profile, one can sense t...
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Qissa-e-Hamid

 As  a part Gandhi Jayanti  celebration Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan presented a programme  viz.Qissa-e-Hamid, a story by Munshi Premchand.   It was arrated by Neha Kulkarni and Akshay Shimpi. The event was held on  October 3, 2025, evening at the Library and Research Centre premises of  Sevagram Ashram, Sevagram, Wardha. Shri Vijay Tambe Secretary of Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan Pratishthan gave a brief introduction about the programme. Smt.Ashaben Bothra congratulated Neha Kulkarni and Akshay Shimpi for their fascinating presentation and the need for organising such programmes.
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Book Release function news

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  Book on Mahatma Gandhi’s Presidential debut Media Swaraj October 5,2025 https://mediaswaraj.com/book-on-mahatma-gandhis-presidential-debut/ Malayalam Translation of Pictorial Narrative of Gandhi’s Presidential debut at Belgaum Congress Session 1924 by P.Harindranath The book “Belgaum Congress Session: A Pictorial Narrative of Mahatma Gandhi’s Presidential Debut” was written by Dr. Siby K. Joseph and Dr. Basavaraj Akki to commemorate the centenary of Gandhi’s presidency of the Indian National Congress was translated into Malayalam by P.Harindranath ,a noted historian and author of books on History and Gandhian thought. The book was published by Mathrubhumi Books,Kozhikode.It was formally released in Gandhi Fest in Vadakara ,Kerala by Prof. M.N.Karasseri by giving a copy to Dr.K.P.Ammukutty on October 4,2025. The translator P.Harindranath and coauthor Dr.Basavaraj N Akki were present in the book release function. Dr.Basavaraj Akki said “The 1924 Session (39th) of the Indian Nationa...
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Reply Speech after the book Release

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 Address of Dr.Basavaraj N Akki after the release of Malayalam translation of the Pictorial Narrative of Mahatma Gandhi’s Presidential Debut by Shri P.Harindranath  Dr.Basavaraj Akki's reply speech  At the outset I am grateful to the organisers for extending an invitation to take part in the August gathering GANDHI FEST  in Vadakara .  The Book written by Dr. Siby K. Joseph and myself was translated into Malayalam and released before this August gathering of Gandhi  Fest. The 1924 Session (39th) of the Indian National Congress was held at Belguam was an important event for two reasons. It was the only session held in Karnataka and the only session presided over by MAHATMA GANDHI. The session was succeeded in attracting the Kannadigas towards the freedom movement. Because of political reasons , the Kannada speaking area was divided among different administrative units, like British territories, princely states, Nizam province and Marathas. Book Jacket...
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