Abide With Me was Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite hymn, which was always played by the Army band at the end of the Beating Retreat ceremony, as the sun went down at the Parliament. This year, the hymn was dropped from the ceremony. Singer and composer,

Madan Gopal Singh, in his rendition of the hymn inspires hope amidst the darkness that surrounds us today.

When hatred raises its serpent head and the earth readies to strike You walk on the principles of Baapu and watch the defeat of hate.

Naseeruddin Shah pays a tribute to Gandhi ji on his 74th death anniversary, with a short poem by Waqar Khalil Sahab. He reminds every Indian citizen to fight the spread of hatred with love, compassion and empathy.

On his 74th death anniversary, let us try to remember the teachings of Gandhiji and hold them close in our fight to save our democracy.

“I refuse injustice because refusing to accept injustice is the first step towards Revolution.” says Aamir Aziz, echoing the sentiment of the freedom fighters who stood up against the colonial regime of the British to win India’s freedom on 15 August, 1947.

Aamir Aziz, the poet-songwriter-actor from the city of Patna, who has revolutionised the voice of dissent.

Listen to the melodious voice of Poojan Sahil as he pays tribute to the farmers of Punjab protesting on Delhi’s Tikri border, against the 3 new farm bills.

After facing water cannons and lathis of the police, the farmers continue their protest to become symbols of resilience and bravery.

We stand in solidarity of the farmers fighting for their rights.

Meet 16-year-old Saddam Khan from Kharballi Char in Barpeta district of Assam. On the occassion of Eid, he dedicated this song to his father who is stuck in Delhi due to the lockdown.

This is a spiritual song known as Murshidi, in Miya dialect, spoken by Bengal origin Muslims.The people of Char areas are facing severe financial difficulties due to the lockdown.

This is a simple lament of loss and grief over the migrant crisis being witnessed across the country.

“Oh my brother, there is no God in that temple what is the point of ringing the bell?

Oh my brother, Fill this cup, pour out the nectar, why hide it from your own brother”

Padmashri Prahlad Tipaniya shares the message of Sant Kabir and how it remains forever relevant.