150 years of Vande Mataram: How a poem became the voice of a nation

As Vande Mataram completes 150 years, explore its journey from Bankim Chandra’s novel to becoming India’s most powerful ...

Vande Mataram front and centre at Republic Day

Republic Day celebrations prominently featured the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram,' with performances and tableaux ...

Oscar Winner MM Keeravani To Compose And Perform New Version Of Vande Mataram At Republic Day Parade

Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani will unveil a new Vande Mataram composition at the Republic Day Parade 2026, marking its 150th anniversary with a 2,500-artist performance under the Ministry of ...
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Beating Retreat: Music celebrates military valour, Operation Sindoor success, ‘Vande Mataram’ spirit

With patriotic music and ceremonial pageantry, India on Thursday celebrated its military valour, the success of Operation ...
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Centre mulls applying national anthem rules to ‘Vande Mataram’; no decision yet: Reports

India's Ministry of Home Affairs is considering applying national anthem rules to Vande Mataram. Learn about the potential ...

The story behind India’s national song 'Vande Mataram'

Written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in the 1870s, Vande Mataram evolved from a literary poem into a powerful symbol of India ...

Soon, You May Have To Stand For Vande Mataram, Just Like National Anthem

One may soon have to stand up for 'Vande Mataram', just like the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana', as the government plans to ...

Republic Day 2026: Theme, chief guests, parade timings and key highlights — all you need to know

Republic Day 2026 will be celebrated on January 26 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, featuring the theme “150 Years of Vande Mataram”, distinguished chief guests from the European Union, spectacular ...

RPF band plays patriotic tune at public spaces

The RPF band of Patna is enchanting the city with the stirring notes of 'Vande Mataram' at five prominent locations until ...