150 Years of Vande Mataram

November 7, 2025 9:15 PM

150 Years of Vande Mataram: Honouring Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

The country is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its national song, Vande Mataram. A song that has inspired generations of Indians to unite, rise and celebrate the spirit of the nation. Today our correspondent brings a report on the man behind the immortal words of Vande Matram. The national song Vande Mataram was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, one of India’s foremost literary figures and a pioneer of modern Indian literature. Born in 1838 in the Bengal region, Bankim Chandra combin...

Maharashtra Celebrates 150 Years of Vande Mataram with Statewide Events

November 7, 2025 6:07 PM

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Maharashtra Celebrates 150 Years of Vande Mataram with Statewide Events

Maharashtra today observed the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram with large-scale events across the state. At a ceremony held at the state secretariat in Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Vande Mataram, penned by Bankimchandra Chatterjee in 1875, became the soul of country's freedom struggle, uniting people across caste, religion and language. He called upon citizens to re-dedicate themselves to the ideals of development and heritage as India is moving towar...

India Celebrates 150 Years of Its Iconic National Song, Vande Mataram

November 6, 2025 5:17 PM

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India Celebrates 150 Years of Its Iconic National Song, Vande Mataram

The country is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its national song, Vande Mataram. A song that has inspired generations of Indians to unite, rise and celebrate the spirit of the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in one of his Mann Ki Baat programmes, said, If patriotism is an emotion beyond words, then Vande Mataram is the song that lends the tangible voice form to that abstract feeling. Today, our correspondent brings a report on the history of India’s iconic national song. �...