Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore

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Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was a Bengali poet, playwright, musician, and artist, who became the first non-European to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. He is celebrated for his profound literary works, including 'Gitanjali,' which reflects his philosophical and spiritual thoughts. Tagore was also a social reformer and a key figure in the Indian independence movement, advocating for cultural and educational reform, and his legacy continues to inspire artists and thinkers around the globe.

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PM Modi invoked Rabindranath Tagore's philosophy of human connection during his speech.

'It connects everyone': PM Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations from Kolkata's Red Road — in pictures | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-21
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Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913.

An insider’s guide to India, beyond the Golden Triangle
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-06-20
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Rabindranath Tagore is mentioned as a Nobel Prize winner for literature who created his art under British rule.

‘Ireland means a lot to us in India with our own freedom struggle,’ Gandhi’s grandson says – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-05-30
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Maulana Mujaddidi said that, following Rabindranath Tagore’s advice, it had been agreed that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram would be used.

Muslim groups, Left, TMC oppose govt’s move to mandate recitation of all 6 verses of Vande Mataram | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-13
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Rabindranath Tagore is a giant of Bengali literature and has significantly shaped Kolkata's cultural reputation.

Hat Kolkata noch eine Chance gegen Indiens Boomstädte?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-07
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Rabindranath Tagore is quoted in the President's speech, emphasizing national pride and unity.

India Celebrates 77th Republic Day in Monrovia | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-01-28
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Moitra accused the government of 'dishonouring' Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore.

VB-G RAM G Bill passed in Lok Sabha: House adjourned after ruckus - key points | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-18
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Rabindranath Tagore is cited for his thoughts on joy being found in contemplation rather than possession.

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Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2025-12-13
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Rabindranath Tagore sang 'Vande Mataram' for the first time at a Congress session.

Debate a diversion, timed for Bengal elections: Opposition | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-09
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The Congress has countered by invoking Rabindranath Tagore’s support for limiting Vande Mataram to its first two stanzas.

'Congress knelt before Muslim League': PM Modi leads Vande Mataram debate in Lok Sabha - top quotes | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-08
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Congress cited Rabindranath Tagore's support for pruning the immortal composition of Vande Mataram.

'Vande Mataram' discussion in Parliament today, sparks set to fly | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-07
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Rabindranath Tagore noted that information spread without verification is equivalent to a rumor.

রটে গেছে—নির্বাচন হবে না, এই গুজব কেন?
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-12-05
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Rabindranath Tagore invited Xu Beihong to India for cultural exchange and held a welcome ceremony for him.

【铭记历史 缅怀先烈·抗战中的文艺力量】《愚公移山》:以移山之志鼓舞民族崛起精神 _光明网
Guangming Daily·ChinaChina· 2025-12-01
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Xu Beihong
Xu Beihong
Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong

Rabindranath Tagore, a Nobel laureate, coined the term 'Mahatma' for Gandhi, meaning 'great soul'.

от человека, который верил империи и в империю, до человека, который ту империю победил
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-11-29
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Macaulay's English education eventually created Nobel Prize winners such as Rabindranath Tagore.

Macaulay racist but his English push gave us passport to mobility
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-11-23
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Rabindranath Tagore first publicly sung 'Vande Mataram' at a Congress session in 1896.

PM attacks Congress: Key verses of Vande Mataram dropped in 1937 | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-11-07
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Rabindranath Tagore wrote 'Banglar Mati', which is now to be sung as a prayer song in schools.

Must for all schools to sing state anthem, declares Bengal government | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-11-06
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The rally concluded at Jorasanko Thakur Bari, the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore.

'Be ready': Mamata leads TMC's rally against SIR; Abhishek claims 'revision fear claimed 7 lives' | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-11-04
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The author preferred to read stories by Rabindranath Tagore instead of traditional fairy tales.

Llàgrimes i estels
Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2025-11-04
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Rabindranath Tagore infused the Indian resistance with its intellectual and spiritual soul.

At India’s Durga Puja festival, a Hindu goddess slays a demon: Trump
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-08
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Rabindranath Tagore's works were burned by Naxalite students as symbols of bourgeois culture.

বই পোড়ানোর রাজনীতিটা আসলে কী
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-08-25
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Rabindranath Tagore's poetry was featured in the performance by Shama Rahman.

আষা‌ঢ়ের সন্ধ্যায় বাদলের সুর | প্রথম আলো
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-07-12
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Rabindranath Tagore contributed to the idea of world literature in the 1910s.

« Rêver la littérature mondiale », de Jérôme David : le feuilleton littéraire de Tiphaine Samoyault
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-06-19
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Rabindranath Tagore's inclusive philosophy and teachings are being contradicted by the violent incident at the house associated with him.

সিরাজগঞ্জে রবীন্দ্রনাথের স্মৃতিবিজড়িত কাছারিবাড়িতে হামলায় জড়িতদের বিরুদ্ধে ব্যবস্থা চায় ভারত
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-06-12
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Ranjit Jaiswal
Ranjit Jaiswal

Rabindranath Tagore referred to Gandhi as Mahatma, meaning 'great soul'.

Aux origines du nationalisme hindou
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-05-24
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