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A picture of Mahatma Gandhi. The word Mahatma was not part of his name; it is a Sanskrit title meaning "great soul".

Godse killed Gandhi on this day, 73 years ago

Pravar Mukkala, Staff writer Jan 30, 2021

Nathuram Godse shot Mahatma Gandhi three times in the chest on January 30, 1948. Today is the 73rd anniversary of Gandhi's assassination. Mahatma Gandhi is a name known by many and, oftentimes, looked upon with reverence. Gandhi was an Indian activist and leader whose policies of satya (truth) and ahimsa...

Woman in a niqab
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/India_(2533145450).jpg)

Does the Government Have Business in Religion?

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer Dec 7, 2016

On December 6th, the German Chancellor proposed that veils, especially those that cover the face should be banned wherever legally possible. This would ban Muslim women from wearing veils and clothing such as the chador, niqab, and burqa, with intent to rid Germany of Sharia Law.  Chancellor Angela...