International Nelson Mandela Day: When Mandela Wore Rugby Jersey Of A White South African
In November 2009, to recognise the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom, UN General Assembly declares 18 July "Nelson Mandela International Day".
Jul 18, 2023, 09:07 AM IST
DNA: When a boy fired fake bullets at Queen Elizabeth in 1981
This segment of DNA brings you information related to today's history.
Jun 13, 2023, 23:30 PM IST
DNA: When Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment in South Africa in 1964
This segment of DNA brings you information related to today's history.
Jun 13, 2023, 00:10 AM IST
Nelson Mandela International Day: A HERO of many who never 'GAVE UP'-IN PICS
Nelson Mandela Day: Former South African President Nelson Mandela was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna in 1990 for his role in the anti-apartheid movement. Apart from Pakistan national Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, he is the only non-Indian to have received the award.
Jul 18, 2022, 11:14 AM IST
Nelson Mandela International Day 2022: Here’s list of inspirational quotes by South African leader to mark the day
Nelson Mandela International Day 2022: The United Nations officially designated Nelson Mandela International Day in November 2009 to commemorate the achievements of the anti-apartheid leader.
Jul 18, 2022, 10:25 AM IST
Sport has the power to change the world: Sachin Tendulkar shares Nelson Mandela's quote amid anti-racism protests
Amid the 'Black Lives Matter' protests across the world over the past week, legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has evoked the words of former South African president Nelson Mandela that sport has the power to change the world.
Jun 07, 2020, 16:53 PM IST
Richa Chadha's tribute to Nelson Mandela
Nic Careem, who is behind "The House of Commons Book of Tribute", extended his gratitude to Richa.
Feb 05, 2019, 14:32 PM IST
India considers Nelson Mandela as its own, cherishes special relationship with Africa: Sushma Swaraj at UNGA
Swaraj said, "India cherishes its special relationship with Africa and its people. Our close bonds are reflected in the philosophy of Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi," she said.
Sep 25, 2018, 05:54 AM IST
Twin stamps of Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela to be released
"This year is important for India and South Africa as it is the 125th anniversary of the incident when Gandhiji was thrown out of a train at Pietermaritzburg station that led to Satyagraha," said the Counsel General of India to Johannesburg.
Jul 26, 2018, 22:18 PM IST
Shabana Azmi remembers Nelson Mandela on birth anniversary
Veteran actress and social activist Shabana Azmi remembered former South African President Nelson Mandela on his 100th birth anniversary.
Jul 19, 2018, 08:30 AM IST
Amitabh Bachchan gets nostalgic on Nelson Mandela's 100th birth anniversary
Mandela passed away on December 13, 2013 after battling a recurring lung infection. He was 95.
Jul 18, 2018, 21:27 PM IST
Barack Obama invokes Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, says believe in their vision
In an address in honour of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela ahead of the 100th anniversary of his birth, Obama made a plea to his audience to preserve democratic freedoms as the key to peace.
Jul 18, 2018, 14:35 PM IST
Winnie Mandela, tainted anti-apartheid figurehead, dies at 81
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the wife of Nelson Mandela, died on Monday at the age of 81.
Apr 03, 2018, 08:23 AM IST
South African anti-apartheid campaigner Winnie Mandela dies at 81
South Africa's anti-apartheid campaigner Winnie Mandela died on Monday at the age of 81.
Apr 02, 2018, 20:14 PM IST
Obama's tweet in response to Charlottesville breaks record
Former US President Barack Obama's response to the weekend's violence in Charlottesville in US state of Virginia, has broken the record for most Twitter likes, with a number of over 3 million on the social media platform.
Aug 17, 2017, 07:57 AM IST
South African finance minister sacked in shock reshuffle
The South African rand plunged more than five percent after President Jacob Zuma on Thursday sacked his finance minister, a man widely seen as a competent manager of one of the world`s most important emerging economies.
Mar 31, 2017, 10:36 AM IST
South Africa's Zuma plans to sack finance minister: ally
South African President Jacob Zuma has vowed to sack his respected finance minister.
Mar 30, 2017, 16:18 PM IST
South African anti-apartheid icon Ahmed Kathrada dead at 87
Celebrated South African anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada, a Robben Island prisoner and one of Nelson Mandela`s closest colleagues in the struggle against white rule, died early Tuesday aged 87.
Mar 28, 2017, 11:46 AM IST
