India, Jan. 30 -- On January 30, 1948, three gunshots ended Mahatma Gandhi's life but failed to extinguish the ideals he stood for. The physical silencing of Gandhi only immortalised his message of nonviolence, reconciliation and understanding. Seventy-seven years later, his teachings remain as vital as ever, resonating loudly in a world increasingly fraught with impatience, intolerance, and polarisation. In the face of these challenges, Gandhi's life work continues to urge humanity to rediscover the virtues of patience, empathy, and constructive dialogue.

In our polarised global society, where divisions grow deeper and disagreements often turn hostile, Gandhi's philosophy offers a beacon of hope. The sound of silence left by those three...