Gandhi's 9/11

Avijit Ghosh
[ 9 Sep, 2006 2240hrs ISTTIMES NEWS NETWORK ]

When Osama bin Laden's men slammed aeroplanes into New York's Twin Towers on September 11, the day's abbreviated form, 9/11, immediately became shorthand for violence. And five years down the line, it continues to be so.

Few remember that the same day — 9/11 — was actually synonymous with non-violence. Exactly 100 years ago — September 11, 1906, to be precise — this day also marked the birth of satyagraha, although the term itself was coined at a later date (see box)....Read More