{"title": "Lecture: Mahatma Gandhi: The Sovereignty of Conscience and t...", "start": "2026-10-30T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Nehru Centre", "address": "South Audley Street 8, W1K 1HF London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lecture-tickets-2003295245005", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history", "religion"], "description": "A lecture titled 'Mahatma Gandhi: The Sovereignty of Conscience and the Responsibilities of Public Life'. Mr. Virendra Sharma draws on his public service experience and engagement with Gandhian thought to explore Gandhi's ethical vision and its resonance in contemporary public life. 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