Vande Mataram
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 '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 '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.
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.
Kashmir Muslim Organizations Oppose Mandatory Vande Mataram Celebrations in J&K Schools
Nov 05, 2025 09:35 pm CST
Religious organizations in Kashmir have strongly opposed a government directive requiring schools across Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a coalition of religious scholars, claims the order infringes on religious freedoms by compelling Muslim students to participate in activities that conflict with Islamic teachings. They have appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to withdraw what they describe as a coercive directive.