From Hunter's colonial histories to ascetic warriors dethroning Muslim rulers, Bankim's Anandamath laid the groundwork for a Hindu nation long before it had political champions.
Vande Mataram vs Jana Gana Mana: As Bengal polls approach, BJP walks tightrope between Bankim’s song & Tagore’s legacy. 5 yrs after invoking Amar Sonar Bangla to woo Bengal, BJP on the defensive.
The controversy over Vande Mataram stems from its origin in Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel Anandamath, with some Muslims objecting to it as promoting Hindu nationalism.
Some employees confused about how to embrace the change and break a lifetime habit, others unaware of 1 October govt resolution. Minister Mungantiwar says 'change will come slowly'.
Newly-appointed Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar Sunday ordered all state govt officials to say 'Vande Mataram' (while receiving calls) till 26 Jan 2023.
Karnataka Congress spokesperson Kavita Reddy & two other women asked Postcard News founder Mahesh Vikram Hegde to sing Vande Mataram to prove his ‘Indian-ness’.
The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.
Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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