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  Only 8 per cent Chennai youth know what three colours of Indian flag stand for: Survey

  India | August 15, 2016 13:24 IST

  While the nation is celebrating its 70th Independence Day, a survey has made a shocking revelation that sheds light on how much the youth is aware of the basic facts about India. According to

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  After Allahabad, Rajasthan school bans students from reciting National Anthem, terms it ‘anti-Islam’

  India | August 13, 2016 12:02 IST

  Days after a school in Allahabad banned its students and staff from reciting the National Anthem, claiming that its words violate the tenets of Islam, a similar shameful incident has come to light in Rajasthan’s

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  School bans recitation of National Anthem on Independence Day, says ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’ against Islam

  India | August 07, 2016 17:46 IST

  In a shocking incident, a school in Allahabad banned its students and staff members from reciting the National Anthem on Independence Day, claiming that its words violated the tenets of Muslims, following which the principal,

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  Centre asks states to check dishonour of national anthem, flag

  India | April 11, 2016 9:49 IST

  New Delhi: Amid the raging debate on nationalism and complaints about insult to the national anthem and flag, the Centre has asked the states to ensure "strict compliance" of the relevant laws violations of which

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  RSS Leader Prefers ‘Vande Mataram’ Over ‘Jana Gana Mana’ as Anthem

  Politics | April 02, 2016 18:07 IST

  Mumbai: Days after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ remarks, a top functionary of the organisation has said that ‘Vande Mataram’ is the real national anthem as opposed to the ‘Constitutionally-mandated’ Jana Gana

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  Complaint against Big B for signing 'incorrect' national anthem

  Bollywood | March 21, 2016 18:59 IST

  A police complaint has been filed against Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan for taking more time than mandated while singing the national anthem during the Twenty20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan.

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  Amitabh Bachchan to sing national anthem before India-Pakistan Eden clash

  Bollywood | March 16, 2016 14:06 IST

  Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and Pakistan's classical singer Shafaqat Amanat Ali will render the national anthems of the two countries before the start of the India-Pakistan World Twenty20 clash at the Eden Gardens here on March 19

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  Shiv Sena wants word 'Sindh' in national anthem removed

  Politics | March 01, 2016 18:00 IST

  New Delhi: Shiv Sena member Arvind Sawant today demanded that the word 'Sindh' in the national anthem be removed and replaced with an appropriate word, saying there was no state by that name in the

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  Sri Lanka celebrates I-Day by lifting unofficial ban on Tamil national anthem

  World | February 05, 2016 7:05 IST

  Colombo: In an effort to achieve reconciliation with its ethnic minority community, the Tamil version of Sri Lankan national anthem was rendered at the government's main event in Colombo on Thursday to celebrate the country's

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  Patriotic fervour grips Indians worldwide on 67th R-Day

  India | January 26, 2016 14:43 IST

  Bangkok/Melbourne: The tricolour today fluttered proudly at Indian missions across the globe amid melodious strains of the national anthem as hundreds of Indians gathered to celebrate the country's 67th Republic Day.Across the entire South East

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  Watch: Sachin Tendulkar and other sports stars singing National Anthem will give you Goosebumps

  India | January 25, 2016 22:10 IST

  Mumbai: With the preparation of the 67th Republic Day going on in full swing, India's sports stars collaborated to create something exceptional. Iconic players including Sachin Tendulkar, Sania Mirza Sunil Gavaskar, Dhanraj Pillai, Gagan Narang,

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  National Anthem row: Karan Johar gets clean chit after 14 years

  Bollywood | January 20, 2016 7:46 IST

  New Delhi: In a major reprieve, director Karan Johar got a clean chit from a local court in  Lucknow after 14 years of legal battle in a case filed against him on charges of insulting

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  Why PM Modi's walk during National Anthem was unintentional (Video)

  World | December 24, 2015 12:35 IST

  Moscow: Social media is abuzz with news of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's minor protocol gaffe in Moscow.PM was captured on camera walking while Indian national anthem was being played and subsequently nudged  by a Russian

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  National Anthem row: What really happened before family was thrown out

  India | December 01, 2015 13:57 IST

  Mumbai: A video purportedly showing a family of five being asked to leave a PVR theatre in Kurla has gone viral on social media.The video has triggered a heated debate with some arguing that the

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  Is it mandatory to stand up for national anthem?

  India | December 01, 2015 12:24 IST

  Mumbai: A family in Kurla was asked to leave a movie theatre on Saturday after they remained seated while the national anthem was being played.The family also reportedly argued with the crowd that they were

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  Right to throw a family out of theatre for not standing during anthem?

  India | December 01, 2015 12:59 IST

  Mumbai: A video purportedly showing a family being asked to leave a theatre for not standing during national anthem is making rounds on social media.The 2.40 minute long video shows a family being taken to

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  Alia Bhatt croons national anthem in 'Shaandaar' style!

  Bollywood | August 25, 2015 13:30 IST

  Mumbai: While the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi season 2 had an enthralling beginning by having megastar Amitabh Bachchan sing the national anthem, it had a mesmerising end too with the cute damsel Alia Bhatt crooning

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  Daler Mehndi, Neha Kakkar to sing national anthem at Kabaddi league

  Bollywood | August 07, 2015 21:03 IST

  Mumbai: Punjabi pop singer Daler Mehndi along with Neha Kakkar, Indian Ocean band's Rahul Ram and flautist Rasika will be singing the national anthem at the upcoming matches of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).While Mehndi will

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  Amitabh Bachchan to sing National Anthem at Pro Kabbadi opening

  Bollywood | July 18, 2015 0:00 IST

  Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will sing the National Anthem at the opening ceremony of the Pro Kabaddi league here.The 72-year-old star, who recently crooned the theme song for the second season of the league, said

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  'Adhinayak' praises British rule, drop it from national anthem: Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh

  India | July 08, 2015 16:20 IST

  Jaipur: Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh on Tuesday said that the term ‘adhinayak' in the national anthem should be replaced with ‘mangal' as it praises “Angreji Shashak” of pre-Independence period.“Jan-Gan-Man adhinayak jai ho… ‘adhinayak' for whom.