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Master blaster extends birthday wishes to Mandela
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai [India], July 18 (ANI): Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wished late former South African President Nelson Mandela on what would have been his 100th birthday here on Wednesday.
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The line-up for Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 is here
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], July 9 (ANI): The artists from all across the globe will be heading to Johannesburg for the Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 to be held on December 2.
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Swaraj recalls contributions of Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
Pietermaritzburg [South Africa], June 7 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj recalled the contributions made by Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi and anti-apartheid crusader Nelson Mandela on the 125th anniversary of Satyagraha as she said India and South Africa have emerged as mo
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Pietermaritzburg incident led to political awakening : PM Modi
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
Pietermaritzburg [South Africa], June 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called the Pietermaritzburg incident, involving Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi, as the beginning of a journey to political awakening.
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Messi, Iniesta named in Barca squad for Mamelodi Sundowns friendly
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], May 16 (ANI): Star striker Lionel Messi and midfielder Andres Iniesta have been named in the 23-man Barcelona squad for a friendly match against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Mandela Centenary Cup.
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MQM delegation meets South African party leaders, discusses Mohajirs' pers
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Apr 17 (ANI): The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) South African delegation on Tuesday called on the party leaders of South African Communist Party (SACP) at Congress of South African Trade Union (COSATU) House here to discuss the persecution of Mohajirs by the arm
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Former anti-apartheid activist Winnie Mandela laid to rest
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], April 15 (ANI): Former South African anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has been laid to rest in a state funeral on Saturday at Fourways Memorial park near Johannesburg in South Africa.
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Twitter mourns the loss of anti-apartheid activist Winnie Mandela
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 03 (ANI): Twitter is mourning the loss of South Africa's Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the anti-apartheid campaigner and former wife of the late Nelson Mandela.
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No child in India shall be deprived of education: Akshaya Patra
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar. 20 (NewsVoir): Nelson Mandela once said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - A self-explanatory quote meticulously justifying the vitality of education in contemporary society. Education is imperative as it helps in mitigat
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Indian envoy to UK pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
London [UK], Jan 30 (ANI): India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Y.K. Sinha paid his respects before a statue of Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi at Tavistock Square here on Tuesday.
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Diamond Empowerment Fund announces powerhouse line-up of honorees for &quo
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI-BusinessWireIndia): The Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F) announced a powerful program for its "Diamonds Do Good" Awards gala set for June 4 at the Four Seasons Ballroom in Las Vegas. Iconic retailer Helzberg Diamonds will receive the Corporate Legacy
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Legendary South African anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada passes away
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Mar. 28 (ANI): Legendary South African anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada, who spent 26 years in jail with Nelson Mandela, passed away at the age of 87 on Tuesday after a short period of illness.
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