Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan, Wardha

 

  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...

 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.

  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...

 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...

Malayalam Translation of Pictorial Narrative of Gandhi’s Presidential debut at Belgaum Congress Session 1924 by  P.Harindranath   Prof.M.N.Karasseri is giving the first copy of the book to Dr. K.P.Ammukutty  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. It 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, and formally released in Gandhi Fest in Vadakara, Kerala, by Prof. M.N. Karasseri on October 4, 2025. The first copy was given to Dr.K.P.Ammukutty.  Prof.M.N.Karasseri addressing the audience  The book's significance lies in its documentation of the 1924 Belgaum Congress Session, the only session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi and held in Karnat...

 

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  “ Sherdil Gandhi” and Lahore’s Lalchand Falak by  Akhilesh Jha On 9 November 1921, when Mahatma Gandhi arrived at Lahore’s Mian Mir Railway Station, it felt as if the whole of Punjab had gathered there to welcome him. The entire city was fragrantly decorated with marigold flowers. At every step, people stood with garlands in hand to honor Gandhi. Those who could not garland him threw flowers over his vehicle. With great difficulty, he first reached the house of Lala Lajpat Rai, at whose invitation Gandhi had come to Lahore. That evening was the first convocation ceremony of ‘National College, Lahore’, held at Bradlaugh Hall. The college had been founded only a few months earlier, in May 1921. In the afternoon, after addressing a women’s gathering, Gandhi’s entourage moved towards Bradlaugh Hall around 2:30 pm. Along with him were an American journalist, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Azad Subhani, and several other local leaders of Punjab. It seemed as though the entire city of Lahore w...