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The Story Behind India's National Anthem

Nehru had requested Tagore to compose a national anthem.But the poet died soon after and with that died the idea of a new song from Tagore that could be India's national anthem.It is remarkable......

Row after Bangladesh national anthem sung at Cong event

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said he has instructed the police to register a case of treason against Congress leaders of Sribhumi district for singing the national anthem......

Row as Nitish Kumar leaves dais before national anthem at sports event

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday abruptly left the dais ahead of the national anthem at the inauguration of an international sports event in Patna, much to the surprise of the......

Jana Gana Mana was composed to welcome British: BJP MP

A controversy has erupted in Karnataka after Bharatiya Janata Party MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri claimed that the country's national anthem was written "to welcome the British official". Kindly......

Vande Mataram was never anti-Islam: Rajnath in Lok Sabha

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the time had come for an unbiased evaluation of Vande Mataram and asserted that the entire song and the book, Anand Math, were never 'anti-Islam', but......

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India’s live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities......

Bachchan sings national anthem at Tagore's birthplace

Amitabh Bachchan had multiple reasons to celebrate Republic Day this year. Not only did the Government Of India confer the Padma Vibhushan on him, his version of the national anthem......

Rani shoots special national anthem video with women cops

Actress Rani Mukherjee, who will be seen essaying the role of a cop in her upcoming film Mardaani, has shot a special national anthem video with police women. Rani will be featuring......

Did You Know Mukesh Sang These Songs?

Because of Mukesh's much-hailed association with Raj Kapoor, it is often overlooked that the singer has also scored hits with almost all major heroes.On Mukesh's 102nd birth anniversary on July 22,......

Manu Bhaker's National Anthem Tribute

IMAGE: Shooter Manu Bhaker is the first Indian to win two medals in a single Olympic Games. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters On the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day, on Friday, August 15,......

Pakistan's Moment of Embarrassment! 'Jalebi Baby' Replaces Anthem

IMAGE: Screen grab of Pakistan players during national anthem. Before a single ball was bowled in the high-voltage Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan, embarrassment struck the Pakistan......

India A, Pakistan skip handshakes again...

IMAGE: Pakistan Shaheens won the toss and opted to field first. Photograph: PCB/X Players of both India A and Pakistan Shaheens teams on Sunday avoided handshakes before the start of their match......

Why India, Australia players are donning black armbands

IMAGE: The Indian cricket team during the national anthem before their Women's World Cup semi-final against Australia in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI Women India and Australia......

Why Tea Before Lunch in Guwahati Test...

SCORECARD IMAGE: Fans display the Indian flag during the national anthem ahead of Day 1 in the second Test between India and South Africa at the ACA stadium, in Guwahati, on Saturday, November......