हम, भारत के लोग,
भारत को एक
सम्पूर्ण प्रभूत्व-संपन्न
समाजवादी
पंथनिरपेक्ष
लोकातान्त्रात्मक गणराज्य
बनाने के लिए,
तथा
उसके समस्त नागरिकों को :
सामजिक, आर्थिक और राजनतिक न्याय, विचार, अभिव्यक्ति, विश्ववास, धर्म और उपासना की स्वतंत्रता,
प्रतिष्ठा और अवसर की समता प्राप्त कराने के लिए
तथा उन सब में व्यक्ति की गरिमा और राष्ट्र की एकता और… Continue reading
Happy Republic Day To Us All. It has been exactly one year since the last time I expressed myself through The Indian Nation. This is partly due to a self made goal to include only positive part about India. To add to the chain exactly a year later on the same sacred day here are extracts from two poem by renowned poet… Shri Ramdhari Singh “Dinkar” penned few years apart… Continue reading
Every body – from individuals to the nations have a few very special dates that touches not only them but everybody related. Of the three dates that India celebrates, there are more than one reason to celebrate January the 26th. As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of republic India, the significance of January 26th goes much farther in the history. Continue reading
A beautiful song by Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore, the author of our beloved national anthem. The song is directed to the almighty to grant blessing to our country to transform in a model country where the mind is without fear and the head is held high. Continue reading
We are on the verge of witnessing a moment which will re-write the History of Internet. It will rightly be referred as the Biggest Change to Internet since its inception about four decades ago. And their is a share of India in this change. Are we ready to take the pride? Continue reading
On his 140th anniversary, as the nation remembers her Father of Nation, we try to take out a few leafs from his life just before and after Independence. His contribution post independence seem much bigger than his role as the Indian leader of Independence. Continue reading
Jana-Gana-Mana …, with these words India stands still; the words infuses a new spirit in the veins of every Indian and the vibration can be felt long after the anthem completes. Yet an unfortunate controversy clouds the nation anthem and keeps coming up. Here is the true story behind the controversy.
The story of National Anthem, its creation and selection is quite fascinating and has a history of controversy and debate. Often the story is presented in a bad light which is both misleading and de-glorifying our national anthem. Here is the true story… Continue reading
At the stroke of the midnight, as Independent India celebarates its 62nd birthday, we play here few selected songs in her praise. The selection includes Vandemataram, Hum Karen Rashtra Aradhan, Jahan Daal Daal Par sone ki Chidian, Bharat Ka Rahane wala hoon… Continue reading
Vandemataram (वन्देमातरम) is a hymn praising the glory of our mother land India, Its rich and varied heritage, and our dedication. It was the national call for freedom and the most loved songs of all. It is voted second all time greatest song internationally by BBC. It has a very interesting story and a wonderful meaning as translated by none other than Sri Aurobindo. Continue reading
Vandemataram, the national song of India, played a very prominent role in India’s struggle for freedom in the twentieth century. It continued to inspire generations of freedom fighters who lived and died chanting the mystical word. It terrified the British government so much that at one point of time they tried their best to suppress it by imposing bans and imprisonments. In 2003, Vandemataram was voted as second all time most popular songs from a huge participation of 155 countries (including islands) and 7000 songs.
Here is the fascinating story of our national song – its origin, significance, controversies and legacy. Continue reading