‘Faith bird that feels light when dawn is still dark’: US secretary of state Antony Blinken quotes Rabindranath Tagore at Diwali celebrations – Times of India

US secretary of state Antony Blinken turned to the words of Rabindranath Tagore at the state department’s annual Diwali reception on Friday, remarking that the Bengali poet’s words embody the spirit of the festival that celebrates the triumph of light over darkness.Blinken said, “Diwali holds different meanings and practices for different communities. But Bengali poet…

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Will Tagore’s Amar Sonar Bangla be dropped as Bangladesh national anthem? Yunus govt clarifies | World News – Times of India

Bangladesh’s interim government allayed fears that there are no intentions to change the national anthem, “Amar Sonar Bangla.” This statement follows claims made by a former military officer, who suggested that India imposed the anthem, written by Rabindranath Tagore, during the country’s 1971 independence. Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain assured the public that the…

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Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Can you guess the answer for this Rs 25 lakh question about Rabindranath Tagore which contestant Shreem Sharma couldn’t answer? | – Times of India

The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 started with contestant Satnam Singh, a school cab driver from Delhi, who unfortunately could not win a considerable amount. Satnam found himself in a challenging spot while attempting the Rs 40,000 question and decided to use his third lifeline, ‘Double Dip.’ The question was, “Who was given…

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