India – Spondon Ganguli

Few other facts about our national anthem “Jana Gana Mana”

By Spondon Ganguli January 26, 2025

When was Jana Gana Mana written?The National Anthem of India is entitled 'Jana Gana Mana'. The song was originally composed in Bengali by India's first Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on December 11, 1911. When was Jana Gana Mana sung for the…

Unravelling the Controversy on Jana Gana Mana

By Spondon Ganguli January 25, 2025

Unravelling the Controversy Surrounding Our National Anthem and Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore As we stand on the eve of India's 76th Republic Day, it's essential to reflect on the symbols that have shaped our national identity. Among these, our National Anthem, “Jana…

China’s Strategic Moves and India’s Response: Navigating the Border Dispute

By Spondon Ganguli October 25, 2024

In a previous blog, I highlighted China’s determination to assert control over Taiwan in the near future, a scenario the global community finds increasingly difficult to prevent. With its clear imperialistic and expansionist ambitions, it is likely that China will continue…

Siachen Glacier: A Silent Guardian of India’s Integrity

By Spondon Ganguli August 14, 2024

Since gaining independence, we have been compelled to participate in numerous wars with two of our neighbouring countries, who are more accurately described as enemies - Pakistan and China. We engaged in four major wars with Pakistan in the years 1947,…

Our First Prime Minister

By Spondon Ganguli August 12, 2024

Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and the Oversights That Shaped India’s History As we approach the 78th Independence Day of India, it's important to reflect on the decisions and actions of our leaders that have shaped the nation's journey. One figure who stands…

United We Stand: India’s Strategic Response to China’s Expansionist Threats

By Spondon Ganguli June 18, 2024

It is evident that China may attempt to capture Taiwan in the future, a scenario that the global community finds challenging to prevent. Given China's clear imperialistic and expansionist goals, it is plausible that it will seek to expand its boundaries…

Triumph Beyond Stars: Celebrating Chandrayaan 3 and India’s Unstoppable Spirit

By Spondon Ganguli August 24, 2023

Undoubtedly, it stands as one of India's most remarkable achievements, a testament to the dedication and perseverance of our scientists and every member of ISRO, supported unwaveringly by our government's faith in the pursuit of success. In the face of setbacks,…

War and Peace – 2

By Spondon Ganguli May 2, 2023

History repeats itself if we won’t learn from our mistakes. Once there was a saying “Don’t ask for bread, but ask for a gun because that is cheaper”. Similarly, there is a saying in one of our neighbouring countries for her…

War and Peace

By Spondon Ganguli January 30, 2023

~: Happy 74th Republic Day of India :~ “Yada yada hi dharmashya glaneer bhawati Bharat, abhiutthanam adharmasya tadattmani srijammyeham. Paritranay sadhunam vinashaye ch duskritam dharm sansthapnaye sambhawami yuge yuge” I pray to Almighty for His incarnation and to come to this…