No plans to remove Tagore from school books: Javadekar
The government has no plan to remove Ravindranath Tagore from school textbooks, HRD Minister Prakash Javedekar told Rajya Sabha today. Responding to the issue raised by Derek O'Brien (TMC) during the Zero Hour, the Minister said the government respected Tagore and all others who had contributed to the freedom and literature of the country.
Jul 25, 2017, 13:49 PM IST
Tagore 'intimate scene' to be cut from Priyanka Chopra's film
Annapurna Turkhud, also known as Anna or Annabai, was the daughter of Atmaram Pandurang Turkhud, a Mumbai-based (then Bombay) doctor.
Jul 11, 2017, 16:03 PM IST
Rabindranath Tagore birth anniversary: Unknown facts about 'Gurudev' which will inspire you!
One of the most celebrated polymaths India has ever had, Rabindranath Tagore has a rich legacy of work inspiring generations across the globe.
May 09, 2017, 09:48 AM IST
Every generation owes their love quotes to these 7 legendary Bengali poets
But it is poetry that touches the heart of every person.
Jan 27, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
Javed Akhtar plans to translate Rabindranath Tagore's 'Gitanjali' into Hindi
Javed Akhtar was now planning to translate the poet's Nobel winning work 'Gitanjali'.
Nov 26, 2016, 12:41 PM IST
Daughters of Jorasanko: The life and times of women who influenced Tagore
Based on the life of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore and his extended family and friends, Daughters of Jorasanko tries to capture several vignettes of Bengali society and its culture of that era.
Oct 19, 2016, 13:58 PM IST
Rabindranath Tagore's poem 'Hatath Dekha' being turned into film!
Rabindranath Tagore's immortal poem 'Hatath Dekha' will soon be made into a film under an Indo-Bangladesh joint production.
Sep 06, 2016, 16:39 PM IST
Mamata government bids to take over Tagore Nobel theft probe
The West Bengal government is approaching the central government seeking to take over the probe of theft of Rabindranath Tagore`s Nobel Prize medallion, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday.
Aug 05, 2016, 22:53 PM IST
Old songs of Rabindranath Tagore, Nazrul Geeti digitised for the first time
Over 10,000 old renditions of Rabindrasangeet and Nazrul Geeti, including those having the voices of Tagore and Nazrul, have now been digitised and made available for sale online.
Jun 03, 2016, 12:27 PM IST
Festival to mark Tagore's birth anniversary inaugurated in Egypt
The Embassy of India in Cairo and Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture will host the Tagore Festival from May 8-12.
May 09, 2016, 04:42 AM IST
Grand celebrations in West Bengal on Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary
In West Bengal, people are paying homage to Guru Rabindranath Tagore on Sunday on the Nobel laureate's 155th birth anniversary.
May 08, 2016, 11:36 AM IST
PM Modi pays homage to Tagore on 155th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid homage to Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore on his 155th birth anniversary.
May 07, 2016, 10:29 AM IST
Lord Shiva – As He revealed himself to a Hungarian artist!
Among the pantheon of Indian deities, there is one who is particularly known for his simplicity and innocence and thus lovingly addressed as “Bhole Baba”.
Mar 07, 2016, 13:39 PM IST
Jana Gana Mana reminiscent of British rule: Gopal Das 'Neeraj'
Doyen of Hindi poetry Gopal Das 'Neeraj' says 'Vande Matram' or 'Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Humara' should replace 'Jana Gana Mana' as the national anthem because the one penned by Rabindranath Tagore is reminiscent of British rule in India.
Feb 21, 2016, 20:52 PM IST
Jana Gana Mana reminiscent of British rule: Legendary poet 'Neeraj'
Gopal Das 'Neeraj' says 'Vande Matram' or 'Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Humara' should replace 'Jana Gana Mana' as the national anthem.
Feb 21, 2016, 20:36 PM IST
Journalist, not Tagore bestowed Mahatma title on Bapu: Gujarat govt
The matter has now landed before the Gujarat High Court.
Feb 15, 2016, 18:50 PM IST
FULL TEXT: President Pranab Mukherjee's address to nation on eve of 67th Republic Day
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday urged Indians to shun "violence, intolerance and unreason" and said that decision making must be based on cooperation and consensus-building.
Jan 25, 2016, 20:39 PM IST
Guard against intolerance, embrace consensus: President Pranab Mukherjee's message to nation
India is a rising power today, a country fast marching towards development, said President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday.
Jan 25, 2016, 19:08 PM IST
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat pitches for societal unity
India is the traditional motherland of Hindu community, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday as he pitched for societal unity where character is valued.
Jan 04, 2016, 00:43 AM IST
Chinese publisher withdraws erotic, vulgar translation of Tagore's poetry
The translations using erotic and vulgar language drew sharp criticism from public which condemned Feng for vulgarising Tagore's works.
Dec 28, 2015, 19:31 PM IST
