national anthem

What Nehru wrote on choice for National Anthem: Vande Mataram ‘difficult’ to understand, Jana Gana Mana ‘full of life’

December 11, 2025 11:06 am

Nehru was of the view that the tune of the National Anthem, as well as how foreign nations would perceive it, needed to be considered to make a choice.

The many lives of Vande Mataram: Nationalist icon, contested symbol

December 10, 2025 12:45 pm

Colonial bans to communal mobilisation transformed a literary creation into a national and ideological symbol

Why Nehru did not want Vande Mataram as national anthem: ‘Premier song … (but) mournful … difficult for foreigners to appreciate’

December 08, 2025 9:38 am

Parliament debate on Vande Mataram: Weeks after row over the national song, PM Modi to open debate in Lok Sabha; BJP says “reality of Nehru ji will be revealed”

From the Nehru archive: 'Vande Mataram not feasible as national anthem as its tune doesn't suit orchestral or band rendering'

November 24, 2025 12:13 pm

A letter to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on Vande Mataram vs Jana Gana Mana to an emotional speech on Kashmir – these are among thousands of pages and documents uploaded as part of 100-volume archive that is available online for free

Vande Mataram vs Jana Gana Mana: New front in TMC, BJP war before 2026 polls

November 10, 2025 11:17 am

As BJP accuses TMC of downplaying celebrations of 150 years of Vande Mataram, Mamata Banerjee-led party alleges BJP has “insulted” Bengal's icons Tagore and Bankim Chandra.

'Sowed the seeds of partition': PM Modi alleges Congress dropped important stanzas of 'Vande Mataram'

November 07, 2025 4:04 pm

Says national song relevant in every era, refers to Op Sindoor: “When enemy dared to attack our security and honour using terrorism, the world saw that India knows how to take the form of Durga”.

On Independence Day, Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker plays national anthem on her violin: ‘Talent ki kami hai kya hamare choriyo main’

August 15, 2025 4:36 pm

After Manu Bhaker posted the video of her performance on social media, several people commended her for her musical skill.

‘So proud of him’: US teenager sings Indian National Anthem, heartwarming video wins hearts

August 14, 2025 3:46 pm

The viral video shows the teenager performing the anthem with enthusiasm, careful about his pronunciation.

Champions Trophy: India's National Anthem plays in Lahore briefly before the start of 'Advance Australia Fair'

February 22, 2025 3:44 pm

India, of course, are not playing in Pakistan over diplomatic tensions.

Hans Zimmer in talks to redefine Saudi Arabia’s national anthem, lead ambitious cultural projects

February 07, 2025 5:19 pm

Zimmer is also said to be in negotiations to compose the soundtrack for an upcoming Saudi film centered on the historic Battle of Yarmuk.

People Not Obligated To Stand Up When National Anthem Played In Movie Clarifies Supreme Court

June 22, 2020 7:10 pm

Kerala: Six Arrested For Not Standing During National Anthem

June 22, 2020 7:18 pm

Supreme court Makes Playing National Anthem At Theaters Mandatory

June 22, 2020 7:19 pm

National Anthem Will Be Played Before All Film Screenings In Cinema Halls

June 22, 2020 7:19 pm