A running record of the Society’s gatherings, screenings, and commemorations — carried on, year after year, in the spirit of Bapu’s own patient, persistent work.
2025
Activities this year
07
Oct
Gandhi Movie Screening Plus Q&A
An acclaimed masterpiece, GANDHI depicts the life of Mohandas Gandhi, the beloved leader who led the people of India in a nonviolent struggle for freedom from the British empire. Winner of 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Richard Attenborough), and Best Actor (Ben Kingsley).
Following the screening, the Society will host a discussion and Q&A session. Feel free to bring your own dinner, snack, and drink.
25
Oct
Gandhi Jayanti Celebration — A Musical Tribute to Bapu
An evening commemorating the father of the Indian nation through the universal language of art — a soulful musical tribute drawing on the rich cultural tapestry of India.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the Society, mark your calendar and join this tribute. Stay tuned for venue, timing, and RSVP details.
2019
Activities that year
SEP
2019
Essay Competition Among Dublin Schools Students
An essay competition covering Gandhi’s principles, open to students of the three Dublin High Schools.
Winners from each high school received First, Second, and Third prizes. The best essay overall was awarded a Grand Prize of $1,000, and every participant was recognized with a memento of participation.
02
Oct
Post Mark Cancellation by USPS
The United States Postal Service erected a special kiosk at the Dublin Post Office. Every postal stamp brought to the kiosk that day was cancelled with a special precancellation stamp bearing the likeness of Mahatma Gandhi.
The special cancellation continued for the following 29 days, for the convenience of philatelic enthusiasts.
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2018
Activities that year
29
Mar
Exhibition of Books and Posters
January 30, 2018 marked the 70th anniversary of the death of Mahatma Gandhi. The Society commemorated the occasion with a public exhibition of books and posters on Gandhi, Dr. King, and Nelson Mandela.
Ohio Civil Rights Commissioner Mrs. Madhu Kumari Singh delivered the keynote address; Senator Sherrod Brown, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, and Consul General of India Sandeep Chakravorty sent congratulatory messages.
Throughout the day, visitors viewed more than 200 books, resulting in brisk sales — and a set of philatelic posters on Gandhi drew considerable interest.
Resources: Photos, 10-TV coverage, messages of dignitaries
26–27
May
Exhibition of Books and Posters — Asian Festival
A public exhibition of books and posters on the lives of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. King, held at the 2018 annual Asian Festival.
Resources: Photos, remarks by Manjula Sankarappa, Chairperson, Asian Festival
18
Aug
Exhibition of Books and Posters — India Festival
A public exhibition of books and posters on the lives of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. King, held at the 2018 annual India Festival.
Resources: Photos, remarks by Ramakrishna Kasarla (President, FIA), Niranjan Patel (Chairman, FIA), Amar Pandey and Nirmal Sinha (Trustees, FIA)
04
Oct
Free Screening of Movie "GANDHI" (Ben Kingsley)
This film, with Ben Kingsley as Gandhi, won eight Oscars — including Best Actor for Kingsley — and was shown to a large, appreciative audience.
02
Dec
Free Screening of Movie "A Force More Powerful"
The film traces how, in six countries besides India, civil disobedience, nonviolence, and love proved more powerful than brutal force. Of particular note is Denmark, which after being overrun by the Nazi war machine refused to cooperate, and through negotiation and nonviolent resistance helped save the lives of more than 7,000 Jews.
Resources: DVDs of the movie · TV Asia broadcast a year-end review of the Society's 2018 activities on Dec 29
