‘Can respect be legislated?’: Tharoor's ‘12 minutes’ question as new law for Vande Mataram okayed by President

Shashi Tharoor questions six-minute standing protocol for Vande Mataram, national anthem

President Murmu has approved a bill protecting the national song Vande Mataram. This amendment mandates its full rendition at official functions. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor raised concerns about the extended duration.…