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International Non-Violence Day celebrated in Tashkent
10.10.2008 - Turkish Weekly
On 2 October on the occasion of 139th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Mahatma Gandhi Indological Centre at Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies (TSIOS) organized a scientific conference "Concept and Philosophy of Non-Violence and its importance in contemporary world" to commemorate the International Non-Violence Day.
On 2 October, the Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, had been declared as International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations as per the UN Resolution adopted on 15 June 2007. The Republic of Uzbekistan was one of the 142 co-Sponsors supporting the Resolution initiated by India. The function at TSIOS, thus, was a part of various events organized worldwide in the memory of the apostle of truth and non-violence.
The Rector of TSIOS, Prof. A. Mannanov opened the conference with his welcoming statement. In his speech, the Charge d'Affaires of India, Mr. K.D. Dewal, provided a comprehensive view of valuable contribution of Mahatma Gandhi to Indian freedom struggle and the making of modern India. He emphasized the importance of adhering to his message of non-violence in present-day world. Dr. Jyotsna Bakshi of the India Chair at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Tashkent, called for following the Gandhian spirit in seeking innovative and constructive solutions to present day problems.
Prof. Surat Mirkasymov, the former Uzbek Ambassador to India, dwelt on the unique achievement of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent struggle in winning India's independence from British colonialism. At the same time, India and Britain maintained good relations and Mahatma Gandhi won many followers even among the British people.
Prof. Timur Giyasov, a leading area expert at the TSIOS conducted the proceedings of the conference and made his introductory speech on the life and work of Mahatma Gandhi. Prof. Azad Shamatov, Head of the South Asian Languages Department of the Institute, spoke about the views of Mahatma Gandhi on the language issue in India. He emphasized Gandhi's role as a great unifying factor in multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-ethnic country.
Among those who spoke at the conference included literature expert, Dr. Tamara Khojaeva and linguist Dr. Kh. Begizova. Further continuing the tradition of Indological studies at the TSIOS, several young and emerging scholars –like F. Nematova, R. Mulukov and K. Abdullaeva, also spoke at the conference about Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy, his views on Indian languages and his role in uplifting the condition of women, etc. The last two young scholars have recently returned from India after completing advance Hindi course there.
The conference was attended by teachers & students of TSIOS and other eminent scholars and guests. The conference concluded with the show of a short and impressive documentary film "Satyagraha" on the International Non-Violence Day.
http://www.turkishweekly.net/news.php?id=59919
On 2 October, the Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, had been declared as International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations as per the UN Resolution adopted on 15 June 2007. The Republic of Uzbekistan was one of the 142 co-Sponsors supporting the Resolution initiated by India. The function at TSIOS, thus, was a part of various events organized worldwide in the memory of the apostle of truth and non-violence.
The Rector of TSIOS, Prof. A. Mannanov opened the conference with his welcoming statement. In his speech, the Charge d'Affaires of India, Mr. K.D. Dewal, provided a comprehensive view of valuable contribution of Mahatma Gandhi to Indian freedom struggle and the making of modern India. He emphasized the importance of adhering to his message of non-violence in present-day world. Dr. Jyotsna Bakshi of the India Chair at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Tashkent, called for following the Gandhian spirit in seeking innovative and constructive solutions to present day problems.
Prof. Surat Mirkasymov, the former Uzbek Ambassador to India, dwelt on the unique achievement of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent struggle in winning India's independence from British colonialism. At the same time, India and Britain maintained good relations and Mahatma Gandhi won many followers even among the British people.
Prof. Timur Giyasov, a leading area expert at the TSIOS conducted the proceedings of the conference and made his introductory speech on the life and work of Mahatma Gandhi. Prof. Azad Shamatov, Head of the South Asian Languages Department of the Institute, spoke about the views of Mahatma Gandhi on the language issue in India. He emphasized Gandhi's role as a great unifying factor in multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-ethnic country.
Among those who spoke at the conference included literature expert, Dr. Tamara Khojaeva and linguist Dr. Kh. Begizova. Further continuing the tradition of Indological studies at the TSIOS, several young and emerging scholars –like F. Nematova, R. Mulukov and K. Abdullaeva, also spoke at the conference about Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy, his views on Indian languages and his role in uplifting the condition of women, etc. The last two young scholars have recently returned from India after completing advance Hindi course there.
The conference was attended by teachers & students of TSIOS and other eminent scholars and guests. The conference concluded with the show of a short and impressive documentary film "Satyagraha" on the International Non-Violence Day.
http://www.turkishweekly.net/news.php?id=59919
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