Indian history
Sadhguru Explains Why Valuing History is Essential for India's Future Development | Vande Mataram Debate
Dec 10, 2025 02:10 am CST
In a compelling interview with NDTV, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev discusses the importance of national inspiration through symbols like Vande Mataram for India's development journey. He addresses criticisms of the parliamentary debates while highlighting India's impressive progress over 75 years of independence and the path toward becoming a developed nation by 2047.
Sonia Gandhi Accuses BJP of Systematic Campaign to Erase Nehru's Legacy from Indian History
Dec 06, 2025 12:49 pm CST
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has accused the ruling BJP government of systematically attempting to vilify and erase Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy from Indian history. During the launch of the Nehru Centre India, she claimed this effort aims not just to diminish India's first Prime Minister but to destroy the nation's foundational principles. The BJP responded by suggesting it was Congress that underestimated Nehru's contributions while merely highlighting historical mistakes.
Fact Check: Was India's National Anthem Jana Gana Mana Written to Honor British Royalty? BJP MP's Claims Spark Controversy
Nov 06, 2025 01:08 pm CST
BJP MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri's claim that India's national anthem Jana Gana Mana was composed to welcome the British has sparked controversy. Congress minister Priyank Kharge refuted this assertion as "WhatsApp history," emphasizing that Rabindranath Tagore clarified in 1937 that his composition honored India's destiny, not British royalty. This article examines the historical context of the anthem and recurring misconceptions about its origins.
Pakistan's Defense Minister Claims "India United Only Under Aurangzeb" Amid Rising Tensions and War Rhetoric
Oct 08, 2025 11:51 pm CST
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has sparked controversy by claiming India was "never truly united" except under Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, while warning that "chances of war with India are real." These provocative statements come amid escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors, with India recently warning Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism or risk losing its "geographical presence." The article examines Asif's historically inaccurate claims and the growing military rhetoric between the two nations.