150th anniversary

  • Historic 150 Years of Vande Mataram: Special Parliamentary Debate to Honor India

    Historic 150 Years of Vande Mataram: Special Parliamentary Debate to Honor India's National Song

    Dec 01, 2025 09:43 pm CST

    The Lok Sabha is set to hold a special 10-hour discussion marking the 150th anniversary of India's National Song 'Vande Mataram,' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely participating. This historic parliamentary debate will explore the song's significance in India's freedom movement, cultural heritage, and contemporary relevance, commemorating Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's composition that has inspired generations of patriots since its first publication in 1875.

  • Bankim Chandra Chatterjee: The Literary Genius Behind

    Bankim Chandra Chatterjee: The Literary Genius Behind 'Vande Mataram' and Its 150-Year Legacy

    Nov 07, 2025 02:26 pm CST

    Celebrating the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram,' this article explores the life and contributions of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, the visionary writer who penned India's national song. From his pioneering work in Bengali literature to his civil service career and the enduring impact of his patriotic composition, discover how Chatterjee's words became a rallying cry for India's independence movement and continue to inspire national pride today.

  • 150 Years of Vande Mataram: When Rabindranath Tagore First Sang India

    150 Years of Vande Mataram: When Rabindranath Tagore First Sang India's National Song in 1896

    Nov 07, 2025 01:26 pm CST

    As India prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in 2025, we look back at the historic moment when Rabindranath Tagore first performed the national song at the 1896 Calcutta Congress Session. This anthem, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, became a powerful symbol of resistance during India's freedom struggle and continues to represent the nation's collective spirit and cultural heritage.

  • PM Modi Leads 150th Anniversary Celebrations of National Song

    PM Modi Leads 150th Anniversary Celebrations of National Song 'Vande Mataram' in New Delhi

    Nov 07, 2025 01:02 pm CST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long commemoration of India's National Song "Vande Mataram" at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, marking 150 years since its composition by Bankimchandra Chatterji in 1875. The celebration included the release of commemorative stamps and coins, mass singing events nationwide, and the launch of a dedicated portal honoring the song that inspired India's freedom movement.

  • PM Modi Celebrates 150 Years of

    PM Modi Celebrates 150 Years of 'Vande Mataram': India's Patriotic Anthem Marks Historic Anniversary

    Nov 07, 2025 12:42 am CST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorates the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', India's beloved national song, with special Delhi celebrations including a commemorative stamp and coin release. The historic composition by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee continues to unite 140 crore Indians through its patriotic message and will be honored with year-long national celebrations.