Today, the West Bengal chief minister put paid to speculations by suggesting a song - one which few Bengali homes did not grow up humming, not to mention listening to. The song that Mamata Banerjee said she supported was Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's "Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol" (the soil of Bengal, the water of Bengal) which goes onto further sing paeans to the air of Bengal and the land itself ("Banglar bayu, Banglar sthol...".
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'Ukraine will ask allies to boost its air defenses at a meeting in Germany'
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UP CM Yogi to Perform Ram Lalla's Abhishek During Pratishtha Dwadashi Fest on 11 January
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Kalyan Singhji was a true patriot and a devout follower of Lord Ram: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister and Governor Kalyan Singh on Sunday, hailed him as a distinguished son of Mother India, a dedicated patriot, and a devout follower of Lord Ram.
Tejashwi Yadav Tall Leader, Should Lead Protests, Says Prashant Kishor
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, early on Sunday morning, sat down with protesting students who have been demonstrating against the Bihar Civil Services (BPSC) exam, urging that Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav should lead the protest as he is a \"tall\" leader and also the Leader of Opposition (LoP).
Nation working to preserve tribal culture: CM Yogi to tribal youths
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is actively working to preserve tribal culture with several programs underway.
Kumbh Mela: Authorities gear up for 40 crore devotees
The Mahakumbh will commence on 13 Jan with Paush Purnima and will end on Mahashivratri on 26 Feb
Amid criticism from Congress, AAP, Bidhuri withdraws comment on Priyanka
Regretting his remark on Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, former MP and BJP's Delhi assembly election candidate from Kalkaji constituency Ramesh Bidhuri, on Sunday, withdrew his words.
In search of a good life
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Teachings that transcend time and geography
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Up to the court
Justice appointment will legitimize procedure for impeachment ruling.
