Which one among the following American newsmagazines was highly sceptical of Gandhiji's Dandi march initially but within a week completely changes its opinion and saluted him as a Saint and Statesman?

The American newsmagazine 'Time' was initially highly sceptical of Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March in 1930. In its early reports, the magazine mocked Gandhi's physical appearance, describing his 'spindly frame' and 'spidery loins' [1]. It expressed doubt that the 'emaciated saint' would be physically capable of completing the long journey to the coast, reporting that he had 'sank to the ground' early in the march [1]. However, as the Salt March progressed and gained massive international attention, the magazine's tone shifted dramatically [3]. Within a week of the march's successful conclusion and the widespread civil disobedience it sparked, Time reversed its stance. It began to salute Gandhi as a 'Saint and Statesman' for his ability to challenge the British Raj through non-violent resistance, eventually naming him its 'Man of the Year' for 1930.

Sources

1. [1] THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART III, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 11: MAHATMA GANDHI AND THE NATIONALIST MOVEMENT > 3. The Salt Satyagraha A Case Study > p. 299
2. [3] THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART III, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 11: MAHATMA GANDHI AND THE NATIONALIST MOVEMENT > 3.2 Dialogues > p. 300