Indian politicians and musicians are clashing over the decision to drop ‘Abide with Me’ from the Indian Beating Retreat Ceremony. As of 29 January 2022, the Indian patriotic song ‘Ae Mere Watan Ke ...

A British hymn, said to be Mahatma Gandhi's favourite, was dropped from India's annual Republic Day celebrations, as part of what the government says is an "ongoing process of decolonising India". The ...

Jerusalem is more than a hymn. It is almost our national anthem; as popular at rugby internationals as it is at earnest Labour party conferences; it is universal in its appeal. It’s also more than ...

In the spirit of the British hymn festivals held at Prince Albert Hall, we invite you to come and sing the inspiring hymns of the faith in our newly renovated Sanctuary! Join us for full choir and ...

Abide With Me, Amazing Grace and Jerusalem have been eclipsed by the strains of Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion and Robbie Williams, according to the latest figures. A survey of 30,000 funerals conducted ...

LONDON, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A British bishop wants the hymn sung at Princess Diana's funeral banned by the Anglican church because it has "racist overtones," Sky News reported Thursday. The Rev. Stephen ...

Ashley Prime was idly trawling the Internet last spring when he decided to search for the author of a stirring hymn sung at his father's funeral in Peterborough, England, about 30 years ago. Little ...

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A Scottish hymn, said to be Mahatma Gandhi's favourite, has been dropped from India's annual Republic Day celebrations, as part of what the government says is an "ongoing process of decolonising India ...