Patra further said that if "someone needs a dictionary to understand Vande Mataram, he isn't a legacy-maker," adding that the song's meaning and emotional resonance were self-evident to generations of freedom fighters.
Ahead of the Lok Sabha's special discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram, CPI General Secretary D Raja criticised the BJP-RSS, alleging that the ruling political bloc is attempting to use the occasion to advance its ideological narrative. Speaking to ANI on Sunday, he said that the BJP a
Singh demanded an urgent discussion on what he described as a 'public health emergency' in Delhi, the rising crime in the national capital, and the humanitarian crisis caused by bulldozer demolitions.
A late cameo from Dane Van Niekerk and a solid half-century from Faye Tunnicliffe helped South Africa Women beat Ireland Women by 65 runs in the second T20I. With this win, the Proteas Women took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
From 1905 to 1947, many who fought for freedom raised 'Vande Mataram' as a political slogan against the British, inspiring a sense of patriotism. In other words, the slogan became a political war cry, especially among nationalists, after the death of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
The Indian and South African men's cricket teams on Sunday arrived in Bhubaneswar ready to kick off their five-match T20 series. The teams are gearing up for the first T20 match, starting on December 9 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
Ben Stokes acknowledged that England had struggled to cope with the pressure from Australia after losing the second Ashes Test by eight wickets and falling 2-0 behind in the five-match series, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Virat Kohli turned back the clock as he showcased his prime form during the recently-concluded three-match ODI series between India and South Africa. Kohli not only scored the most runs in the series, but he also hit the most sixes.
Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka D.K. Shivakumar said that Indian Premier League (IPL) matches will not be shifted from Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium. Shivakumar ensured that all IPL 2026 matches would be held at Chinnaswamy.
Under KL Rahul, Team India clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1 against South Africa. The hosts won the opening game in Ranchi by 17 runs, followed by a thumping nine-wicket win in the third and final ODI in Visakhapatnam.
Former cricketer Sanjay Bangar stated that veteran Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's place in the ODI team should never be questioned. Bangar's statement came after Team India won the three-match ODI series 2-1 against South Africa on Saturday.