Jana Gana Mana

Independence Day 2022: 'Jana Gana Mana' became National Anthem on THIS DATE - read HISTORY

Independence Day 2022: National flags will be hoisted in schools-college-clubs-residences from morning, 'Jana Gana Mana' will be sung in a united voice. For Indians, this song is not only the national anthem, but also love, pride and emotion. 

Aug 14, 2022, 18:22 PM IST

After Uttar Pradesh, reciting national anthem may be compulsory at madrassas in MP soon

Talking to reporters, MP Home Minister said the national anthem should be sung everywhere. "It is a good thing. It is a national anthem and it can be sung everywhere," he said.

May 13, 2022, 17:00 PM IST

National Anthem mandatory in UP Madrasas: Yogi Adityanath makes BIG announcement

The order said that before the commencement of classes, national anthem will be sung by teachers and students from the upcoming academic session in all recognised, aided and non-aided madrassas in the state.

May 12, 2022, 17:18 PM IST

Prithviraj Sukumaran tests positive for coronavirus after 'Jana Gana Mana' shoot

Prithviraj Sukumaran said that he had resumed work and was filming Dijo Jose Anthony's 'Jana Gana Mana' with "strict protocols" in place.

Oct 20, 2020, 15:52 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath sings new tune, says both Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram will be sung

'Vande Mataram' was not sung at the state secretariat on Tuesday, the first working day of the month, a tradition followed by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.

Jan 03, 2019, 13:29 PM IST

After Congress MP, Haryana minister calls for changes in national anthem, wants 'Adhinayak' removed

The demand comes a day after Congress MP Ripun Bora moved a resolution in Rajya Sabha seeking amendments to the National Anthem to replace the word 'Sindh' with 'North East'.

Mar 17, 2018, 23:07 PM IST

Video of Indian, Pakistani national anthem sung together wins heart, goes viral

Pakistan and India, who celebrate their independence days 24 hours apart, have a long and bloody history of conflict. The ongoing and rising tension between the two border nations are nothing new to talk about. 

Aug 17, 2017, 18:30 PM IST

'Vande Mataram' real national anthem: RSS leader

Days after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' remarks, a top functionary of the organisation has said that 'Vande Mataram' is the real national anthem as opposed to the 'Constitutionally-mandated' Jana Gana Mana.

Apr 02, 2016, 13:12 PM IST

National anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' singing made mandatory in UP schools

Students in primary schools of Uttar Pradesh will now have to sing the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' everyday.

Mar 29, 2016, 12:25 PM IST

Jana Gana Mana reminiscent of British rule: Gopal Das 'Neeraj'

Doyen of Hindi poetry Gopal Das 'Neeraj' says 'Vande Matram' or 'Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Humara' should replace 'Jana Gana Mana' as the national anthem because the one penned by Rabindranath Tagore is reminiscent of British rule in India.

Feb 21, 2016, 20:52 PM IST

Jana Gana Mana reminiscent of British rule: Legendary poet 'Neeraj'

Gopal Das 'Neeraj' says 'Vande Matram' or 'Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Humara' should replace 'Jana Gana Mana' as the national anthem.

Feb 21, 2016, 20:36 PM IST

Singing national anthem before 2011 WC final my 'proudest feeling': Sachin Tendulkar

Besides being a sporting icon, the batting legend is known for his exemplary duties towards the nation, which includes many social works.

Jan 24, 2016, 18:45 PM IST

67th Republic Day: Sania Mirza, Sachin Tendulkar, Baichung Bhutia to feature in national anthem video

Former India and Mumbai spinner Nilesh Kulkarni will produce the video, which is expected to become an instant hit.

Jan 20, 2016, 20:57 PM IST

Swamy urges PM Modi to make changes in National Anthem as done by Subhas Chandra Bose

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make some changes in the National Anthem.

Dec 22, 2015, 13:14 PM IST