Producing Patriotism
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Delhi University academic council passes motion to remove chapter on Urdu poet Iqbal
He had written some notable patriotic songs dedicated to India during the British rule, including ‘Sare jahan se achcha Hindustan hamara’.
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UP headmaster’s suspension over Iqbal poem reflects absurd patriotic tests faced by India’s Muslims
The VHP complained that the decision to allow ‘Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua’ to be sung by Pilibhit students was ‘anti-national’.
Special Correspondent
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Haryana: Villagers in Faridabad district to sing national anthem every morning
The gram panchayat, headed by an RSS activist, has installed 20 loudspeakers and 22 CCTV cameras at a cost of Rs 8 lakh.
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Trending
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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Dilip Naik, the Hindi film industry musician you had heard even before you heard of him
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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Despite Supreme Court comments, you still need to stand for the national anthem in movie theatres
The court on Monday wondered if Indians need to wear patriotism on their sleeves.
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North Bengal University has displayed a tank for 46 years. Has it instilled ‘love for the Army’?
The tank was captured from Pakistan Army during the 1971 war.
Subrata Nagchoudhury
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Flashback: When ‘Baje Sargam’ challenged the popularity of ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’
Nationalist anthem versus nationalist anthem.
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Video
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Watch: Musicians from Kerala perform their version of the iconic 1985 song ‘We Are The World’
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Caught on camera: Ostrich runs loose on a busy road in South Korean town
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BJP’s plan for walls of valour at universities will only serve as barriers to real academic freedom
Soldier worship and flag-waving are the secular components of the BJP’s and RSS’ new nationalism.
Anjali Mody
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Watch the BBC's hilarious response to an MP's demand for playing the national anthem every day
There's still a sense of humour in some places on the planet.
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The good, bad and ugly flag moments in the movies
The fluttering heart of India, between the sublime and the cringe-worthy.
Shubhra Dixit
The Reel
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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Four problems Maharashtra can't wish away by chanting 'Bharat Mata ki jai'
Drought. Child malnutrition. Gender inequality. Air pollution. What happened to Devendra Fadnavis's promise of better governance?
Kalpana Sharma
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Nobody should be forced to chant 'Bharat Mata ki jai', says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
He added that the Sangh was striving to raise more and more people who were committed to the cause of creating a great India.
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'Why are you bracketing me as a Muslim?: Asaduddin Owaisi on why he won’t say 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'
'Can’t I respond as an Indian?' asks the AIMIM chief.
Shoaib Daniyal
The Field
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains
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IPL 2024: Record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians for first win of the season
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IPL 2024: ‘That’s some serious hitting’ – Reactions as Sunrisers Hyderabad set new tournament record