National anthem

Two journalists asked to leave army event as they didn't stand up during national anthem

An Indian Army officer asked two journalists to leave an event because they "did not stand up when the Indian national anthem was played and the Indian flag was unfurled".

May 25, 2016, 14:45 PM IST

This video will make you feel proud of being an Indian

Amid ongoing nation-wide debate over nationalism and patriotism, there are certain things which make us proud of our values and diverse culture and make us believe that such debates are useless and just a futile political propaganda. 

Apr 26, 2016, 11:25 AM IST

Bhayyaji Joshi did not seek any change in national flag or anthem: RSS

The RSS on Saturday said its leader Bhayyaji Joshi had not asked for any change in the national flag or anthem while deliberating on the difference between the state and the nation.

Apr 03, 2016, 00:01 AM 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

Shafqat Amanat Ali would love to sing for Amitabh Bachchan

Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali says he would love to playback for Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Mar 21, 2016, 20:12 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan didn't charge fee for singing national anthem, says CAB

Amitabh Bachchan did not take any appearance fee for singing the national anthem in the India-Pakistan World Twenty 20 clash.

Mar 20, 2016, 18:55 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan sings national anthem at World Twenty20 India vs Pakistan match in Kolkata!

Amitabh Bachchan sings National Anthem at 'World T20 India vs Pakistan' in Kolkata.

Mar 19, 2016, 20:36 PM IST

ICC World T20: Amitabh Bachchan, Shafkat Amanat Ali to sing national anthems at Eden Gardens ahead of mega Indo-Pak tie

Bollywood superstar and the most respected gentleman in the film fraternity, Amitabh Bachchan, will be singing the Indian national anthem at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Mar 19, 2016, 15:00 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan to sing national anthem before India-Pakistan Eden clash

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and Pakistan's classical singer Shafaqat Amanat Ali will render the national anthems of the two countries before the start of the India-Pakistan World Twenty20 clash at the Eden Gardens here on March 19.

Mar 16, 2016, 06:46 AM IST

Madras HC makes National Anthem mandatory in schools

Hearing a public interest litigation , a Madras HC bench directed the education departments to verify whether the National Anthem is being sung in all private schools.

Mar 06, 2016, 00:55 AM IST

National anthem should be sung in all private schools: Madras HC

The Madras High Court has made it clear that the national anthem should be sung in all private schools in Tamil Nadu during the morning assembly.

Mar 05, 2016, 14:30 PM IST

Shiv Sena wants 'Sindh' to be removed from national anthem

Shiv Sena member Arvind Sawant on Tuesday sought that the word 'Sindh' be removed from the national anthem and replaced with an appropriate word adding that India had no state by that name.

Mar 01, 2016, 19:56 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

Shocking! This AAP MLA failed to sing National Anthem - Watch

What will be your reaction when an MLA of India's youngest party fails to sing the National Anthem?

Feb 03, 2016, 23:29 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

Karan Johar discharged from criminal case

A local court today discharged producer late Yash Johar and director Karan Johar from a criminal complaint for playing national anthem in movie "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham" without caution causing "dishonour" to it.

Jan 19, 2016, 19:13 PM IST

Now, two Mumbai women booked for disrespecting national anthem in cinema hall

A complaint has been filed against two women for not standing up while the national anthem was being played at a movie hall here and thus showing 'disrespect' to the country.

Jan 18, 2016, 18:25 PM IST

Watch: Is teaching National Anthem to Muslim kids anti-Islam?

Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Sambit Patra said every Muslim, whether he is a  Muslim or of any other religion should not hesitate in singing National Anthem. 

Jan 08, 2016, 12:50 PM IST

DNA: Teacher thrashed for teaching National Anthem to students

Nine months after he was beaten for training students to sing the national anthem, Kazi Masum Akhtar, who teaches at Talpukur Ara High Madarsa in Metiabruz area of south-west Kolkata, is still awai

Jan 07, 2016, 00:12 AM IST