RABINDRANATH TAGORE
Mystical Devotion
Rabindranath Tagore's poetry is full of powerful mystical imagery, and this is mostly true in the body of work that he categorised under the title Puja.
University: Nature guide
Rabindranath Tagore revolutionized education by advocating for holistic growth in nature. His legacy includes Visva-Bharati, promoting cultural heritage and universal brotherhood. He envisioned a world united by freedom and education, commemorated on his May 7 birth anniversary.
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2024: Inspirational quotes, messages to celebrate the birthday of composer of India’s National Anthem
Celebrating Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2024: Reflect on the profound legacy of India's literary icon with inspirational quotes like "Where the mind is without fear." Let's honor Tagore's vision of enlightenment and action, embracing his timeless wisdom. Wishing all a joyous Tagore Jayanti, filled with gratitude for his contributions to literature, music, and the soul of India.
Don’t just moon over your past, Bengal, eyes forward
Bengal, once the vanguard of intellectual and cultural renaissance in India, saw its prominence wane. This decline is a multifaceted phenomenon, transcending simple political explanations and delving into deeper socio-economic and cultural shifts.
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Feeling of compassion
Compassion is a feeling, not a thought. A compassionate man is a tearful man. Today, our eyes are dry because our hearts are dry. Our hearts are dry because our living styles are dry.
India's National Anthem was sung for the first time on December 27. Know more about this historic day here
Jana Gana Mana, an emblem of India's unified culture, was crafted by the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore and made its debut on December 27, 1911, during the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress (INC). The inaugural performance of the anthem took place at Bharat Sabha, a one-story building located on Bowbazar Street in the Kolkata district.
Pantoea Tagorei: Scientists discover plant growth-promoting bacteria, names it after Rabindranath Tagore
On the reasons behind naming it after Tagore, microbiologist Dam referred to the visionary agricultural pursuits of Tagore. "That's the best way to honour Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore and his son Rathindranath Tagore's agricultural pursuits. Tagore had sent his son to study agricultural science in Illinois, USA," he said.
Pantoea Tagorei: Visva-Bharati researchers name a bacteria after Rabindranth Tagore that helps plants
Visva-Bharati researchers have identified a novel bacteria, Pantoea Tagorei, in Jharia coal mine soil samples. Named in honor of Rabindranath Tagore, this bacteria promotes plant growth, solubilizes potassium, replenishes nitrogen, and solubilizes phosphorus. The breakthrough, published in the Indian Journal of Microbiology, addresses the adverse effects of chemical fertilizers on soil.
Poet Sukrita Paul Kumar bags Tagore Literary Prize
Founded in 2018 by US-based publisher Peter Bundalo, the award is a platform for world peace, literature, art, education and human rights.
Rabindranath Tagore's handwritten letter sells at Rs 11.13 lakh
A handwritten letter by Rabindranath Tagore, written in red ink, has been sold at a price nearly three times the estimated value at an online auction. The letter, written on 6 Jaistho, 1345, as per the Bengali calendar, was received from a collection based in north India, AstaGuru Auction House. The letter, which ended with Tagore's signature drawing, is a national art treasure.
AstaGuru’s ‘Modern Odyssey’ auction to present rare collections of iconic Indian artists
AstaGuru Auction House is organizing an online auction on December 11 and 12, featuring over 200 works by Indian masters such as Rabindranath Tagore, Homi Jehangir Bhabha, Manjit Bawa, C Raja Raja Varma, Bikash Bhattacharjee, FN Souza, Ganesh Pyne, Jamini Roy, Jogen Chowdhury, MF Hussain, Nandalal Bose, and SH Raza.
ICC World Cup: Does anthem-singing at the start of the game really matter?
At least one cricket writer argues that anthems at cricket games should be canned because many spectators are disrespectful when it is being sung. You can see they are mostly busy with their cellphones, while folks at home are readying their beer-samosas for the 8-hour binge-watch. But some players say the national anthem gives them goosebumps and fires them up. These days, cameras pan in for close-ups of players' faces, so you can see who's in sync. I'm not sure it really matters.
EAM S Jaishankar unveils Rabindranath Tagore's bust in Vietnam
India and Vietnam have deep historical connections dating back to 2,000 years ago, rooted in Buddhism, according to India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He inaugurated a bust of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Bac Ninh city and expressed gratitude for the province's support. Jaishankar highlighted the impact of Indian monks in introducing Buddhism to Vietnam and praised Tagore's works, which are widely recognized and appreciated in the country.
Raj Bhavan should be and will be apolitical, will focus on art & culture: WB Governor Bose
The Governor of West Bengal, CV Ananda Bose, has stated that the Raj Bhavan should be apolitical and focus on art and culture. This change in stance came as he unveiled a logo for the 'Kalakranti Mission', an initiative dedicated to Rabindranath Tagore. The state government and the governor have been in conflict over various issues, such as the appointment of interim vice-chancellors and the appointment of a former judge as VC for Rabindra Bharati University. Bose has also identified members for a search committee to select full-term vice-chancellors, as directed by the Supreme Court.
Why Rabindranath Tagore's Santiniketan earned UNESCO World Heritage tag
Santiniketan, around Visva Bharati University in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, where Rabindranath Tagore spent a significant part of his life, was inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Matter of freedom
True freedom prevails when love predominates hate, equality triumphs over discrimination, and kindness replaces cruelty.
India has strict policy of zero tolerance against corruption, says PM Modi at G-20 meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has strict policy of zero tolerance against corruption, at the G20 anti-corruption meeting. The PM, in a virtual address, also asserted that collective efforts from people at G20 can significantly support fight against corruption.
I am not a political person: New Rabindra Bharati University interim VC Kamal Mukherjee
Mukherjee is a former chief justice of Karnataka High Court and was appointed as the interim VC on Wednesday by Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose, who is its chancellor. The debate on his appointment has reached beyond the university campus.
Rare handwritten letter by Rabindranath Tagore fetches Rs 21 lakh at online auction
A handwritten letter from Rabindranath Tagore expressing his reservations about English translations of his short stories was recently sold at an online art auction for more than Rs 21 lakh. Estimated to be worth between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 3 lakh, the letter addressed to Satyabhushan Sen was part of AstaGuru's 'Collector's Choice' Modern Indian Art.
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, CM Mamata Banerjee pay tribute to Rabindranath Tagore
West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his 162nd birth anniversary. A poet, author, playwright, music composer, painter, philosopher and social reformer, Tagore was the first Asian to win a Nobel Prize in literature for his collection of poems-'Gitanjali'.
Banks are closed in this state today for Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
The Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's birth day is commemorated as Rabindra Jayanti. The holiday is observed in May on the ninth day of Boishakh, the Bengali calendar month.
Tagore’s Golden Skiff
The poem echoes the message given by Krishn in the Bhagwad Gita on nishkaam karma. Once apoet’s creation is done, it also belongs to the world at large.
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