English Edition of 'The Story of Vande Mataram' Released
Former Governor Dr Arif Muhammad Khan formally unveiled the English volume of 'The Story of Vande Mataram' in New Delhi. The historical work was originally penned in Malayalam by veteran scholar Ranga Hari and translated by Dr Mercy Jill.
What happened
The English translation of the historical work 'The Story of Vande Mataram' was formally unveiled on 26 October 2026 at the Deputy Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India Annexe in New Delhi. The release event was jointly organised under the auspices of Pragya Pravah (Delhi Province) and Indus Scrolls Press.
Dr Arif Muhammad Khan, former Governor of Kerala and Bihar, served as the chief guest and unveiled the English volume. The event witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including University of Delhi Vice-Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh as the special guest, and J. Nandakumar, National Convener of Pragya Pravah, who presided over the program.
The book traces the historical journey and origins of India's national song 'Vande Mataram' from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s acclaimed novel 'Anandamath'. It examines the song's cultural context, historical debates, and its inspiring role during India's freedom struggle.
Important dates
| Book Release Date | 26 October 2026 |
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📌 Static GK links
- Original Author of 'The Story of Vande Mataram': Ranga Hari
- Original Language of the Work: Malayalam
- English Translator: Dr Mercy Jill
- Publisher of the English Edition: Indus Scrolls Press
What candidates should do
- Aspirants preparing for competitive exams should note the original author, translator, and the personality who unveiled the book for current affairs sections in upcoming banking, SSC, and state civil services examinations.
- Revise static GK facts related to literary awards, book releases, and prominent historical texts associated with India's national song.
PrepZen analysis
Book releases and literary translations concerning India's freedom struggle and national symbols frequently feature in the current affairs and general awareness sections of competitive examinations like UPSC, State PSCs, SSC, and Banking exams. Questions often focus on matching authors, translators, and chief guests or testing knowledge regarding the historical context of foundational national literature.
Practice questions
Q1. Who formally unveiled the English edition of 'The Story of Vande Mataram'?
Q2. Who originally authored the historical work 'The Story of Vande Mataram' in Malayalam?
Veteran scholar Ranga Hari originally penned the historical work in Malayalam.
Dr Mercy Jill completed the formal translation into the English language.
🎯 Key Point: Dr Arif Muhammad Khan unveils 'The Story of Vande Mataram' translation.
FAQs
Who translated 'The Story of Vande Mataram' into English?
Dr Mercy Jill completed the formal translation of the book into the English language.
Who was the original author of the book?
The book was originally penned in Malayalam by veteran scholar Ranga Hari.
Where was the book released?
The book was released at the Deputy Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India Annexe, New Delhi.
Which publishing house published the English edition?
The English paperback edition was published by Indus Scrolls Press.
Sources and references
- mediascan.in (mediascan.in)
- indusscrolls.com (indusscrolls.com)
- hindueshop.com (www.hindueshop.com)
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