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Anand Math & Vande Matram – II

Do I feel good writing such pieces about Vande Matram (originally Bande Mataram in Bengali) or digging out passages from a controversial over-a-century-old novel? No, I hate doing it but every time I see debates on televisions and public fora … Continue reading

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Anand Math Exposed – I

The cacophony over Vande Mataram has reached sickening levels & its time to dwell on intellectual dishonesty of politicians, ignorance of masses & shrewdness of BJP. If anybody has an iota of nationalism and respect towards our martyrs, this novel … Continue reading

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And What Is My Issue With Vande Mataram?

Vande Mataram issue is again hogging the limelight and political denominations of all hue are palnning to make a killing. I have nothing to say of them. Such people have been squarely criticized at this blog and elsewhere. For me … Continue reading

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The Problem With Vande Mataram

BJP, it seems is becoming increasingly devoid of issues. Chhattisgarh government has issued a circular to all educational institutions in the state including madarsas to ensure recital of Vande Mataram on September 7 to mark the centenary celebrations of the … Continue reading

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