Vande Mataram, which translates to “Mother, I Bow to Thee”, was adopted as the national song of India in 1950. Rabindranath ...

Composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875 and set to music by Rabindranath Tagore, Vande Mataram became the rallying ...

West Bengal schools must now sing the state song, 'Banglar Mati, Banglar Jal', daily at morning assemblies. Education ...

Mallikarjun Kharge emphasizes Congress's historic role as the proud flagbearer of 'Vande Mataram', uniting India in ...

“Kolkata feels like home,” said legendary filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan, addressing a packed audience at the 31st Kolkata ...

The move is being considered to be an attempt to evoke the sentiments of Bengal and Bengalis by connecting to the national ...

Discover the historical significance and legacy of Vande Mataram, Indias national song, as it marks its 150th anniversary.

West Bengal mandates singing the State song, Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol, in schools, sparking mixed reactions among teachers.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose will be leading a march in the city on Monday afternoon to mark the 150th year of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’, a well-placed source said. Bose will be leading ...

The 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), held from 6–13 November 2025, unfolded a vibrant celebration of world cinema, affirming Kolkata’s enduring love of the moving image.

Celebrate Vande Mataram`s 150th anniversary! Discover the powerful history of India`s National Song, its role in the freedom ...

On 7 November, the lyric that has lodged itself in the political and emotional memory of modern India – Vande Mataram – completed 150 years since its composition.