Vande Mataram

Coldplay India concert: Chris Martin celebrates R-Day, sings Vande Mataram

"Happy Republic Day, India!" Coldplay frontman Chris Martin greeted the crowd as he kicked off his final performance in the country at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium where he touched many hearts by singing the patriotic anthem "Vande Mataram". It looked like a confetti of lights had spread throughout the stadium as fans switched on their flashlights to groove to the band's tune in their last concert in India, which is being streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar. The atmosphere inside the Narendra Modi Stadium, which has a capacity of over 1.25 lakh, was electric with excitement as the show kicked off exactly at 8 pm. Martin, dressed in a sea blue T-shirt and a jeans, began by performing "High Power", which made the audience sing with the song with him in unison. And then came two other hits -- "Adventure of a Lifetime" and "Paradise". Taking a break from back-to-back tracks, Martin then addressed the audience in Hindi and thanked them for turning up in large numbers from different ..

Not so fast: Infrastructure woes slow down Vande Bharat trains

Besides cattle run-overs, fencing and track quality reasons for trains moving at an average 83 kmph

'Jana Gana Mana' and 'Vande Mataram' stand on same level: Govt to Delhi HC

"..National song occupies a unique and special place in the emotions and psyche of the people of India," the Ministry of Home Affairs submitted.

India at 75: How did India adopt the Tricolour as its national flag?

Tricolour has evolved over several decades. The Indian flag is said to have been designed for the first time by Sister Nivedita; however, its present form was designed by Pingali Venkayya

HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt's response over plea on Vande Mataram

The Delhi High Court sought to know the Centre and Delhi government's stand on a plea seeking that a policy be framed to equally propagate the national anthem and the national song -- 'Vande Mataram'

Don't understand the problem in singing Vande Mataram, says Venkaiah Naidu

Paying rich tributes to Bharati, Naidu said the reformist poet wanted Indians to be proud of their heritage

Madras HC makes Vande Mataram mandatory in Tamil Nadu's schools, offices

Meanwhile, SC is hearing a petition asking the Centre to make Vande Mataram mandatory in schools

After Meerut, Allahabad Nagar Nigam faces Vande Mataram row

Some Councillors objected to the proposal that led to ruckus and disruption in the House

No rules on singing, playing of Vande Mataram: Government

According to official website India.gov.in, the National Song is Vande Mataram has an equal status with National Anthem