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National Webinar on World Water Day

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  Gandhi’s Water Wisdom Lessons for “Sustainability” Media Swaraj “Explore Mahatma Gandhi’s timeless water wisdom—conservation, equity, and sustainability lessons for today’s world. Perfect for World Water Day insights!” By Dr. Siby Kollappallil Joseph Siby K Joseph an eminent Gandhian scholar Mahatma Gandhi’s holistic vision of life, grounded in his belief in the interconnectedness of all things, offers timeless lessons for today’s world. He saw water not as a mere resource to exploit, but as a vital thread in the web of life, linking the health of the earth, air, and all living beings. This perspective calls for integrated water management that honors its role in sustaining ecosystems and communities. Gandhi viewed water as a universal gift, not a commodity, urging us to preserve it for future generations and ensure equitable access for all—a message that resonates powerfully in our resource-stressed era. The stakes are high. As Ismail Serageldin, former Vice President of the Wor...

News Paper Reports, Articles Centenary of Gandhi's visit to Kerala

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  Centenary of Mahatma Gandhi’s call for Spirit of Adventure Siby Kollappallil Joseph March 6, 2025  https://globalgandhi.com/centenary-of-mahatma-gandhis-call-for-spirit-of-adventure/     March 8, 2025 marks the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to Kochi which was then under the direct rule of the British. It was his second visit to Kerala. In December 1924 as the newly elected as the President of Indian National Congress in his address defined India’s immediate goal as: “The removal, at the earliest possible moment, of any communal or sectional representation. A common electorate must impartially elect its representatives on the sole ground of merit.” Gandhi also emphasized the importance of Hindu-Muslim unity, removal of untouchability, and the promotion of khaddar. As the President of Indian National Congress his visit to Kerala also reflected these concerns. The Old Railway station near Ernakulam High court witnessed a historic moment when Mah...