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Article published in 'The Free Press Journal' dt. 07.02.2011

Mahatma Gandhi tops TIME's list of top 25 political icons

Some conquered hearts, others marauded; some were known for their tyrant ways, others won over through their political acumenship. TIME magazine has listed 25 of such great political icons of all time. The list, topped by Mahatma Gandhi,

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Record-breaking sale of Gandhi Books worth Rs. 3.6 lakhs within just six days

On  the  occasion  of  63rd  Gandhi  Death  Anniversary
Record-breaking sale of Gandhi Books worth Rs. 3.6 lakhs just within six days

Rush at Gandhi Book Exhibition at Fountain, Mumbai

There was an overwhelming response to Gandhi Books Exhibition-cum-Sale. About 12,500 Gandhi books of worth Rs. 3,60,000/- were sold within last 6 days from 24th to 31st January. 'An Autobiography' of Mahatma Gandhi, and a set of five important books, 'Selected Works of Mahatma Gandhi' were the top-selling books at the exhibition. About 3,200 copies of 'Gandhi's Autobiography' and 110 sets of 'Selected Works of Mahatma Gandhi' were sold. We were happy to note that most of those who frequented the stall were youngsters. Read full story...

On the eve of 63rd Mahatma Gandhi Martyrs' Day, 1200 students marched for peace & communal harmony

63^RD GANDHI MARTYRS' DAY OBSERVED

Following the Mahatma's lead, 1,200 students marched for Peace & Harmony & took the pledge to work for Peace & Integration

1200 students from 45 colleges marched for Peace & Communal Harmony Rally to commemorate 63rd Gandhi's Martyr Day from Azad Maidan to Hutatma Chowk which was jointly organised by Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal, Gandhi Smarak Nidhi & NSS Units of Mumbai & SNDT University. Read more at : http://www.mkgandhi.org/newannou/30jan11_rally.htm

Communal Harmony Peace Rally on 29th January to commemorate 63rd Death Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

About 1500 NSS volunteers, Gandhian activists, social workers and peace loving citizens will march for the Peace and Communal Harmony Rally on Saturday, 29^th January, 2011. Peace March is jointly organised by Mumbai Sarvodaya Mandal, NSS units of Mumbai & SNDT University to commemorate 63rd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Today, hatred, disharmony, violence and intolerance are spreading in an alarming   rate and moral values are on a decline. So in such atmosphere, Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence, truth, communal harmony, peace and brotherhood is more relevant than ever. Thus to inculcate the same spirit in the minds of people, especially in youth; we are taking out a peace and communal harmony rally from Azad Maidan to Hutatma Chowk, on Saturday, 29th January, on the occasion of Martyrs' day.

PROGRAMME

Date              :         Saturday, 29th January, 2011

Time              :         4.30 p.m. sharp

Venue            :         Peace Rally from Azad Maidan to Hutatma Chowk

Programme    :         All Religious Prayer and Oath

                               There will be an all religious prayer at Hutatma Chowk at 5.00 p.m. and an oath will be taken by the 1,500 participants to work for communal harmony and peace at 5.17 p.m.  (the time when Gandhi was assassinated)

Exhibition-cum-Sale of Gandhi Books at 50% discount on the occasion of 63rd Gandhi Death Anniversary

To commemorate Gandhi's 63^rd Death Anniversary, 300 books on & by Gandhi, Vinoba & Sarvodaya will be displayed & sale at 50% discount by Mumbai Sarvodaya Mandal & Gandhi Book Centre with the financial assistance of ‘Babulnath Mandir Charities’ from at specially erected Mandap at Hutatma Chowk 24^th to 29^th January, 2011 between          10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. and at Gandhi Book Centre, Nana Chowk from 11.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. everyday.

Top-selling books, 'An Autobiography' of Mahatma Gandhi and a set of five important books, 'Selected Works of Mahatma Gandhi' will be available at Rs.30/- & Rs. 75/- respectively at the exhibition. Last year, Gandhi books of worth Rs. 3,10,000/- were sold within just 5 days.

In the present context of increasing violence, terrorism & crime, Autobiography and other books of Mahatma Gandhi are inspiring many people all over the world. Gandhiji has left indelible footprints on the sand of time. Even after 62 years of his departure from the world, his thoughts and deeds have not waned.

More than 2.5 Lakh copies of 'An Autobiography' of Mahatma Gandhi in twelve Indian languages are being sold every year. After reading Gandhi books, many people have decided to follow the path of Truth and Non-Violence and are striving to sustain morality by practicing peaceful conflict resolution which is the need of the hour.