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Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore: ‘I will not buy glass for the price of diamonds, and I will never allow patriotism…’ – First non-European Nobel laureate on justice, humanity and empathy

Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore championed humanity over blind patriotism, warning against national interests eclipsing compassion and justice. His profound quote, "Patriotism cannot be our final spiritual shelter; my refuge is humanity," underscores a universal ethical responsibility. Tagore, a pivotal figure in the Bengal Renaissance, founded Visva-Bharati University, fostering East-West cultural…

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After the poll debacle, the revolt: How Mamata is losing control of her TMC

“In nightmares and terror, you protected me on your lap, you affectionate mother…” Ritabrata Banerjee was passionately reciting the full version of Rabindranath Tagore's Jana Gana Mana on March 9 when Mamata Banerjee abruptly cut him short.

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On This Day in History, June 3: Muhammad Ali’s death, Tiananmen Square crackdown, Tagore’s knighthood, Partition plan and first American spacewalk

On This Day in History, June 3 witnessed several landmark events that shaped the modern world. From Muhammad Ali’s death in 2016 and the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 to Ed White’s historic American spacewalk in 1965, the date holds global significance. It also marks the unveiling of the Partition…

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If Tagore were alive today, he’d be called ‘anti-national’

Without a doubt, nationalism perpetuates an insular view of the world. And demands from the citizen an acceptance of the phrase ‘national interest’ – the constituents of which are, more often than not, a moving target. This notion of nationalism sets itself up as superior in the international arena. Unsurprisingly…

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Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on May 23, 2026?

Bank holiday today: Planning a bank visit today, May 23, 2026? First check whether banks are open in their city, as closures may vary depending on the weekly holiday schedule and state-specific holidays.

The Economic Times

Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on May 9, 2026?

Bank holiday today: Bank customers should check whether banks are open or closed before making a physical visit to a branch. Apart from regular weekend closures and national holidays, banks in different states will also remain closed in May 2026 on various regional and local occasions.

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India appeals to Bangladesh to stop demolition of Oscar-winning director’s family home

Demolition of century‑old ancestral home of acclaimed filmmaker Satyajit Ray is already underway

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Need Tagore more than ever, say Bengal’s voices on the bard’s birthday

Celebrating Rabindranath Tagore's birthday in Kolkata, reflecting on his political activism and timeless relevance in today's world.

The Hindu

‘Jagadish Chandra Bose’s pursuit of unity leads him to find a commonality in life in a plant and human’

Sudipto Das on the relevance of scientist and polymath Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose in the contemporary world

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West Bengal government notifies Poila Boisakh as State Day and Banglar Mati Banglar Jal as State Song

West Bengal government declares Poila Boisakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year, as the State Day and Rabindranath Tagore’s Banglar Mati Banglar Jal as the State Song.

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visits school named after Rabindranath Tagore in St Petersburg

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visits school named after Tagore in St Petersburg, Russia, pays homage to Nobel laureate and meets Governor Beglov.

The Hindu

Pantoea Tagorei | Visva-Bharati discovers new bacteria, names it after Rabindranath Tagore

“This is a plant growth promoting bacteria which will prove to be a game-changer in agriculture. It has shown immense capability to boost the cultivation of paddy, pea and chilli,” microbiologist Bomba Dam said from Santiniketan in West Bengal’s Birbhum district.

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BJP hints at damage control at Visva-Bharati after Centre seeks withdrawal of controversial plaques

A row had erupted with the Visva-Bharati University administration putting up plaques at the University to commemorate the inclusion of Santiniketan as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Visva-Bharati V-C ends tenure with a caustic letter to Mamata

Vice-Chancellor Bidyut Chakrabarty's tenure at Visva-Bharati, marked by confrontation with detractors, ends Nov 8. He claims to have enjoyed his term, despite criticism from West Bengal CM and others. The Central Govt-run university is the only one in the state, with PM as Chancellor. Chakrabarty praised PM Modi for UNESCO…

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ASI text for plaques identifying Santiniketan as heritage site also does not mention Tagore

ASI's text for UNESCO-recognised Santiniketan heritage site mentions no names, including Rabindranath Tagore's. Plaques in 3 languages will be placed by Visva-Bharati, with no names, likely to prolong noise over the site

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Work on to make plaque as per ASI norms: Visva-Bharati

V-C Chakraborty said work was under way to “prepare” a plaque retaining UNESCO’s declaration of Santiniketan as a World Heritage Site, in adherence to ASI guidelines. He urged CM Banerjee to “apply her mind” and not form opinion based on “sycophants”.

The Hindu

Mamata threatens protests if Tagore’s name is not included in VB plaque

CM Mamata Banerjee threatens protests if Rabindranath Tagore's name not included in Visva-Bharati University plaques by Friday. Plaques are temporary, to be replaced by ASI's, which may take a year, says university official

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To criticise plaques on heritage is ‘wrong, ridiculous’: Visva-Bharati

Visva-Bharati University calls "ridiculous" and "politically motivated" voices against plaques in Santiniketan to mark heritage area, which lack founder Rabindranath Tagore's name

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Indian Panorama selects three Bengali films but rejects three others linked to Ray- Sen-Ghatak

KOLKATA: The Information Broadcasting ministry’s list of selected films for the Indian Panorama, the flagship component of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has some interesting inclusions and exclusions from Bengal. Two tribute films to Mrinal Sen and Ritwik Ghatak and a film based on a story by Satyajit…

The Hindu

Plaques with names of PM Modi, Vice-Chancellor at Visva-Bharati trigger row

Controversy erupts over plaques at Visva Bharati Univ. not mentioning Tagore; Trinamool & BJP leaders criticize; Calcutta HC calls for V-C's removal; legal tussle with Nobel laureate Amartya Sen over land.

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West Bengal: Tagore’s home Santiniketan makes it to UNESCO World Heritage list

Santiniketan, the popular town in West Bengal, is famed as the place where Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore established the Visva-Bharati University over a century ago. It has now been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, making it great news for the country.

The Hindu

A theatrical adaption of Tagore’s Ghare Baire for our times

The play is theatrically adapted to Kannada by Suresha from Rabindranath Tagore’s novel Ghare Baire (The Home and the World). Lokada Olahorage takes up discussion on the questions Tagore himself had about Western culture and the revolts against it in the early 1910s. As a symbol of both these thoughts,…

The Hindu

Morning Digest | New Parliament to host session from September 19; Army jawan abducted and murdered in Manipur, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Stalin unveils statue of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Chennai

CM Stalin unveils Tagore statue in Chennai; inaugurates 3 TN Warehouse Corp godowns. Ministers, Mayor, MP, legislators & officials present. Cost of godowns: ₹7.20 crore; 2 more to be built at ₹6.40 crore.

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Indian and Thai scholars meet to support academic exchange programme in Mysuru

Thai scholars visit Mysuru to strengthen people-to-people connectivity, attend two-day conference on Tagore's Vision for Asia. Group sessions on social dev., public health, language, culture & politics, communication, media & politics held. Visit to Mysuru Palace, Devaraja Market & other places planned.

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