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Abhinav Bindra-led task force recommends creation of NCSECB under MYAS to accredit, certify sports admin training
New Delhi, Dec 30: As India sets its sights on becoming one of the top 10 sporting nations by 2036, the government has outlined a bold plan to transform the country's sports ecosystem. In a significant move to professionalise sports administration, the Department of Sports has taken steps to strengthen the administrative framework that will be pivotal in realising this ambitious goal.
Task Force on Capacity Building of Sports Administrators to run under Abhinav Bindra
New Delhi, December 30: To fulfil the vision of positioning India among the Top 10 sporting nations by 2036 and accelerate global sporting excellence, the Department of Sports recognised the need to strengthen the sports administrative capabilities, according to a release.
Vande Mataram is not just a song, but a mantra of nation's consciousness and courage: CM Yogi
Lucknow, Dec 22: The Uttar Pradesh Assembly held a special discussion on Monday to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram. Participating in the debate, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Vande Mataram is not merely a song, but a mantra that embodies the spirit of India’s freedom struggle, the courage of its revolutionaries, and the nation’s self-respect.
Abhinav Bindra mourns passing of his childhood coach Lt. Col. J.S. Dhillon
New Delhi, December 17: India's 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra paid condolences and penned down an emotional message for his childhood coach Lt. Col. J.S. Dhillon, who passed away on Wednesday.
'It felt chaotic and left me quietly uneasy': Abhinav Bindra on how Messi's GOAT India tour unfolded
New Delhi, Dec 15: Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra was left "uneasy" at the manner in which Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour was handled. Messi was scheduled to land in the national capital earlier this morning, but his charter flight was held up due to foggy conditions here.
PM, HM set out to become historians but became 'distorians': Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi, Dec 10: Congress Rajya Sabha member Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said that the ongoing debates in Parliament have highlighted that there is too little historical understanding in Indian politics and too much political manipulation of history.
PM Modi's scribbled notes from years ago resurface in poetic tribute to Vande Mataram
New Delhi, Dec 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, brought a deeply personal touch to the Lok Sabha's special discussion on the 150th anniversary of "Vande Mataram", by reciting verses he had jotted down years ago in his handwritten notes.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's family hails PM Modi's gesture to celebrate 150 years of Vande Mataram in Parliament
Kolkata, Dec 8: The family of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the writer and composer of 'Vande Mataram', on Monday, hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture to mark the 150 years of the country's National Song.
When Sharmila Tagore opened up about her taste in adult literature
Mumbai, Dec 8: Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore had once opened up about her taste in adult literature.
Vande Mataram 150: 'They have objections to everything', Mamata Banerjee on PM Modi's LS speech
Kolkata, Dec 8: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks in the Lok Sabha on Monday regarding the inclusion of only a section of the famous Bengali author Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's Vande Mataram as the Indian National Song, claiming that the BJP was unnecessarily politicising the matter.
Vande Mataram 150: 'They have objections to everything', Mamata Banerjee on PM Modi's LS speech
Kolkata, Dec 8: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks in the Lok Sabha on Monday regarding the inclusion of only a section of the famous Bengali author Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's Vande Mataram as the Indian National Song, claiming that the BJP was unnecessarily politicising the matter.
Jharkhand Assembly's winter session begins tomorrow, Speaker calls for constructive participation
Ranchi, Dec 4: The Winter Session of the Jharkhand Assembly will begin on Friday, and Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato convened an all-party meeting on its eve.
Bengal govt recommends retired Justice Rabindranath Samanta as new Lokayukta
Kolkata, Dec 1: The West Bengal government on Monday recommended retired Justice Rabindranath Samanta as the state's new Lokayukta. The recommendation was made after an annual meeting of the Lokayukta Committee, which was chaired by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Lok Sabha likely to hold special debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram this week
By Deepika Rathour Chauhan, New Delhi, December 1: Lok Sabha is likely to hold a special discussion later this week to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram, with the occasion providing members an opportunity to discuss aspects of India's cultural heritage apart from the role of the patriotic song in the freedom movement, and its contemporary relevance.
Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra takes a shot at chess at the FIDE World Cup
Panaji, November 24: India's first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra made a special appearance at the FIDE World Cup 2025 and made the ceremonial first move in the opening game of the final between Chinese GM Wei Yi and GM Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan here on Monday, as per a release from FIDE.
FIDE World Cup: Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra takes a shot at chess, makes ceremonial first move in the final
Panaji, Nov 24: India's first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra made a special appearance at the FIDE World Cup 2025 and made the ceremonial first move in the opening game of the final between Chinese GM Wei Yi and GM Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan here on Monday.
Fit India Sundays on Cycle celebrated in Tagore's Bolpur-Shantiniketan
New Delhi, November 16: Fit India Sundays on Cycle (SoC), India's fast-growing citizen-led fitness movement, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports was celebrated with great enthusiasm today in over 5,000 locations across the country, with a special spotlight on Bolpur, Tagore's Shantiniketan, where students, residents and cycling enthusiasts came together to honour the spirit of active living inspired by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore's vision of harmony between people, nature and movement.
Delhi Assembly Speaker hails unifying spirit of 'Vande Mataram'
New Delhi, Nov 7: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday praised the unifying spirit of ‘Vande Mataram’, paying glowing tribute to its writer on the song’s 150th anniversary, an official said.
Indian community marks 150 years of Vande Mataram in China's Shanghai
Beijing, Nov 7: Indian community members commemorated 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram in China's Shanghai on Friday. The event started with Indian Consul General in Shanghai Pratik Mathur's address, who highlighted the role of Vande Mataram in firing India's freedom struggle.
Bengal govt makes it mandatory to sing 'Banglar Mati Banglar Jal' in government schools Assembly
Kolkata, Nov 6: The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE), on Thursday, issued a notification making it mandatory for state sponsored/aided schools across the state to include the state song 'Banglar Mati, Banglar Jal' in the morning Assembly.
He wrote two poems for my grandmother: Soha Ali Khan on Rabindranath Tagore's special bond with family
Mumbai, November 6: Actor Soha Ali Khan recently shared an interesting story about her family's connection with Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
BJP's Sambit Patra slams Congress for singing Bangladesh's national anthem in party meet
Bhubaneswar, Oct 30: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament and the party's national spokesperson Sambit Patra, on Thursday, criticised the Congress over media reports regarding a senior Congress leader Vidhu Bhusan Das singing Bangladesh's national anthem, Amar Sonar Bangla, during a party meeting in Assam's Sribhumi district recently.
Assam govt orders probe after Congress leader 'sings' Bangladesh anthem at party meet
Guwahati, Oct 29: The Assam government on Wednesday has ordered a probe after a video purportedly showing a senior Congress leader singing Bangladesh’s national anthem, Amar Sonar Bangla, during a party meeting in Sribhumi district went viral, triggering a political controversy in the state.
Emotion beyond words: PM Modi calls for celebrations to mark 150th year of 'Vande Mataram'
New Delhi, October 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday termed patriotism as an emotion beyond words and said that Vande Mataram is the song that lends tangible voice form to that abstract feeling.
Vande Mataram makes us experience maternal affection of Ma Bharati: PM Modi
New Delhi, Oct 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon citizens to share their suggestions for celebrating the 150th year of 'Vande Mataram', India's national song, which was composed on November 7, 1896, by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
India's Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra chosen as torch-bearer for 2026 Winter Olympics
New Delhi, October 22: India's 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra has been selected as a torch-bearer for the 2026 Winter Olympics Torch Relay.
Abhinav Bindra named torchbearer for 2026 Winter Olympics
New Delhi, Oct 22: Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra has been chosen as one of the torchbearers for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, to be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6 to 22.
Rabindranath Tagore was responsible for my name: Parikshit Sahni shares family anecdote
Mumbai, October 15: Veteran actor Parikshit Sahni, known for his memorable roles in 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai', 'PK', and '3 Idiots', shared an intriguing anecdote behind his name, revealing a connection with Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
Will the 'Kabuliwala' return with his ware of dry fruits through Chabahar Port?
New Delhi, Oct 12: Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi exhibited a striking blend of strategic foresight and cultural nostalgia –- whether advertently or not –- in his subsequent public interaction.
It was very difficult: Anupam Kher on portraying roles of Manmohan Singh, Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore
Mumbai, October 9: In a career spanning over four decades, iconic actor Anupam Kher has portrayed an incredibly wide range of roles on screen. He has never shied away from challenging himself, even when he knew how demanding certain characters would be.
Odisha to restore Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home 'Pather Puri' into museum
Bhubaneswar, Oct 8: The Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department on Wednesday decided to restore the ancestral residence of Nobel laureate and poet Rabindranath Tagore in Puri and develop it into a museum.
Prices of food items at Bengal's retail markets skyrocket as festive season begins
Kolkata, Sep 29: The prices of fresh vegetables, fish and meat, the most staple items in any Bengali dish, are skyrocketing in the retail markets of West Bengal, especially in the state capital of Kolkata, on Monday, which is the occasion of 'Maha Saptami' or the first day of the four-day Durga Puja festival in the state.
It is time to write history...: Olympians, celebrities laud India hosting World Para Athletics C'ships
New Delhi, September 26: India is set to host its biggest para-sporting spectacle, the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from September 27 to October 5.
Kolkata Durga Puja pandal celebrates Bengali language, pays tribute to literary icons Rabindranath Tagore, Swami Vivekananda, and more
Kolkata, September 22: With the festive spirit in the air, the city of Kolkata is once again draped with colours, lights, devotion and an unmatched energy. As Kolkata is already buzzing with anticipation for Durga Puja, dazzling and intricately designed pandals also appear ready to turn it even grander.
Assam CM inaugurates new campus of Rabindranath Tagore University in Hojai
Guwahati, Sep 2: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday inaugurated the Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose Campus of Rabindranath Tagore University at Hojai, calling it a milestone in the state's higher education journey.
Telangana to be developed as global sports destination: Official
Hyderabad, Aug 28: The Sports Hub Board of Telangana at its inaugural meeting here on Thursday decided to develop Telangana as a leading global sports destination.
Saachi Bindra on film debut: This isn't just my dream, it's my mom's dream too.
Mumbai, Aug 26: Debutant Saachi Bindra, who is stepping into the world of showbiz with “Mannu Kya Karegaaâ€, said that to watch herself on the big screen with her family by her side, she feels extremely lucky.
Vyom & Saachi Bindra's Chemistry Shines in Mannu Kya Karegga?'s latest song Teri Yaadein
Mumbai, Aug 19: After gifting audiences melodious hits, Humnava and Saiyaan, Sharad Mehra's Curious Eyes Cinema has now unveiled the third gem from the film Mannu Kya Karega?! Teri Yaadein, composed by Nishikant Ramteke.
Abhinav Bindra appointed IOC Mental Health Ambassador for athletes
New Delhi, August 15: Olympic gold medalist shooter and former athlete Abhinav Bindra has been named one of nine International Olympic Committee (IOC) Mental Health Ambassadors, the IOC announced on Friday.
India's greatest sporting moments since Independence: A journey of firsts, glory and grit
New Delhi, August 14: From dusty playgrounds to the grandest stages of global sport, India's journey since 1947 has been written with sweat, spirit, and unyielding dreams. In a country where sports have often carried the hopes of a billion, some victories have gone beyond the scoreboard; they have become national memories, etched in collective pride.