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Mahatma Gandhi was born in India in the year 1869. By his assassination in 1948, the world would be changed forever. Gandhi started his adult life as an attorney, but quickly changed his goals after traveling to South Africa. There he saw and felt the mistreatment and racism towards Indian immigrants and was inspired to make a change. Gandhi, being a pacifist, encouraged Indian immigrants to protest peacefully and although he and his followers were beaten and imprisoned, they never raised a hand to the South African police. News quickly spread of the protests and many joined. The African government had no other choice than to give the Indians the respect they deserved. Gandhi was joyful but humble for he knew he had much more work to do as soon as he returned to India.
Gandhi traveled across his homeland to experience first hand the misery and poverty caused mostly by Great Britain's rule over India. India was suffering, and Gandhi knew he needed to do something about it. He organized a march for salt, showing India that they needed to use their own resources and end their reliance on foreign products. Great Britain arrested and killed many of Gandhi’s followers in an attempt to minimize his support, but Gandhi’s cause could not be quieted. India soon gained its independence from Great Britain.
Gandhi’s battle is not over yet. India is divided by the tension between Muslims and Hindus.The country sees many riots, murders and acts of terrorism caused by the hatred between the two sides. In a last attempt to save his country, Gandhi begins to fast. He refuses to eat until both groups swear to stop fighting. His hunger strike works. In places of worship all around India, the people swore to die before they raised a hand against one another. An extreme Hindu group however refused to accept the peace and assassinated Gandhi for being too weak on the Muslims. Gandhi’s death devastated many, but his life changed and inspired the world and continues to do so today.
"When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it. Always." -- Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi achieved, without violence, what many leaders would have failed to do with 100,000 armed men. For that, he will always be remembered.
Gandhi traveled across his homeland to experience first hand the misery and poverty caused mostly by Great Britain's rule over India. India was suffering, and Gandhi knew he needed to do something about it. He organized a march for salt, showing India that they needed to use their own resources and end their reliance on foreign products. Great Britain arrested and killed many of Gandhi’s followers in an attempt to minimize his support, but Gandhi’s cause could not be quieted. India soon gained its independence from Great Britain.
Gandhi’s battle is not over yet. India is divided by the tension between Muslims and Hindus.The country sees many riots, murders and acts of terrorism caused by the hatred between the two sides. In a last attempt to save his country, Gandhi begins to fast. He refuses to eat until both groups swear to stop fighting. His hunger strike works. In places of worship all around India, the people swore to die before they raised a hand against one another. An extreme Hindu group however refused to accept the peace and assassinated Gandhi for being too weak on the Muslims. Gandhi’s death devastated many, but his life changed and inspired the world and continues to do so today.
"When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it. Always." -- Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi achieved, without violence, what many leaders would have failed to do with 100,000 armed men. For that, he will always be remembered.
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America and India have many similar aspects in media, the most well known being American and Indian Idol. Both shows derived from the British singing talent show Pop Idol, but Indian Idol first aired in 2004, two years after the premier of American Idol. Both shows focus on solo singers winning a deal with a recording company and both shows allow practically anyone to audition. Indian Idol however chooses its winner more based on movie singing qualities while American Idol focuses more on concert "superstar" like qualities.
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http://www.aasra.info/ AASRA helps prevent suicide and fight depression in India. The NGO was founded in 1960 and is a unit of Befrienders Worldwide/Samaritan. They have call lines open 24/7 and promise to be a judgement free organization. You can call if you're feeling depressed, suicidal or even just lonely.
"Life is a war. Doctors fight disease. Lawyers fight injustice. Teachers fight ignorance. AASRA fights to prevent suicide."
You can help AASRA by volunteering to work on the helpline. You can also volunteer to help with publicity and fundraising. The easiest way to help this NGO is by helping them help others. If someone you know needs someone to listen and care, lead them to AASRA.
"Life is a war. Doctors fight disease. Lawyers fight injustice. Teachers fight ignorance. AASRA fights to prevent suicide."
You can help AASRA by volunteering to work on the helpline. You can also volunteer to help with publicity and fundraising. The easiest way to help this NGO is by helping them help others. If someone you know needs someone to listen and care, lead them to AASRA.