The rumor that India’s national anthem Jana Gana Mana has been declared s the best in the world by UNECSCO has been long circulating. It has now reached even to the school books. According to a journalist one of fifth class books, Jharoka-5, has the information of India’s national anthem being[Read More…]
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UP madarsas defy diktat to ‘videograph’ Independence Day celebration
Madarsas in Uttar Pradesh celebrated 70th Independence Day with traditional zeal on Tuesday, but disregarded controversial diktat issued by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state. The government has made it mandatory for all madarsas to observe the national day by hoisting flags and singing the national[Read More…]
Patriotism enforced may be patriotism denied
Supreme Court ruling on compulsory National Anthem jars with the external image of a nation comfortable in its own skin. It is not about standing for the National Anthem, that’s a given for everyone anytime Jana Gana Mana is played. Rather, a national debate is needed on the far[Read More…]