News for 'Chandra Bose'

New TN assembly has 2 Gandhis, 1 Nehru and 1 Stalin

New TN assembly has 2 Gandhis, 1 Nehru and 1 Stalin

Rediff.com7 May 2021

R Gandhi and K N Nehru, as ministers for handlooms-textiles and municipal administration respectively, would report to Chief Minister Stalin.

India will hit back with 'double force' if sovereignty is challenged: PM

India will hit back with 'double force' if sovereignty is challenged: PM

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

He cautioned people against forces inside and outside India which are working against the country by targeting it and its constitutional values.

Netaji's Forward Bloc struggles for survival amid financial woes

Netaji's Forward Bloc struggles for survival amid financial woes

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

The organisation established its electoral presence post-Independence in states such as Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Assam, with West Bengal being its main stronghold, but eight decades down the line, the party, now limited to just some pockets of the country, has no MP or MLA in its kitty.

Netaji's kin meet Modi, hopeful about declassification

Netaji's kin meet Modi, hopeful about declassification

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Family members of Subhas Chandra Bose on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and put forward their long-pending demand to de-classify the files related to Netaji.

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the Union government is making record investment for railway infrastructure modernisation.

Mamata sparks new debate, says Netaji may have been alive after 1945

Mamata sparks new debate, says Netaji may have been alive after 1945

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sparked off a new debate on whether freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose was alive or not after 1945.

Mamata Consoles KK's Family

Mamata Consoles KK's Family

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The West Bengal government paid its last respects to renowned singer KK with a gun salute to his mortal remains.

Netaji is still relevant today: Pranab

Netaji is still relevant today: Pranab

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Earlier, the minister visited the site of the Indian National Army memorial and described it as a "poignant moment".

The stunning new terminal of the Kolkata airport

The stunning new terminal of the Kolkata airport

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

On January 20, President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the new integrated terminal at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

'Netaji was able to both respect and transcend religious differences'

'Netaji was able to both respect and transcend religious differences'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

In 1941, at the height of the Second World War, Subhas Chandra Bose went to Germany to seek Adolf Hitler's help in organising an Indian army to fight their common enemy, England. In the third part of his four-part interview to Arthur Pais, biographer Sugata Bose talks about Netaji's time in Europe.

'Mukherjee commission term may be extended'

'Mukherjee commission term may be extended'

Rediff.com8 May 2005

"Forward block leaders met Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Home Minister Shivraj Patil and requested for extension of the commission's tenure since the probe is incomplete," Bose, a nephew of Netaji, told reporters in Nagpur on Saturday.

Indigenously-built missile destroyer INS Imphal to be commissioned on Tuesday

Indigenously-built missile destroyer INS Imphal to be commissioned on Tuesday

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

It is the first warship to have been named after a city from the Northeastern region, the approval for which was accorded by the President in April 2019.

One leader cannot solve all problems howsoever big he may be, says Bhagwat

One leader cannot solve all problems howsoever big he may be, says Bhagwat

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

One leader cannot face all the challenges before this country and a single organisation or party cannot bring about change, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said in Nagpur on Tuesday.

Vote! Who deserves the Bharat Ratna?

Vote! Who deserves the Bharat Ratna?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Rediff.com has compiled a list of some renowned personalities in the fray for Bharat Ratna. You decide whether they deserve the honour or not.

Bharat Ratna for Vajpayee, Netaji, Malviya, Dhyan Chand and Kanshi Ram?

Bharat Ratna for Vajpayee, Netaji, Malviya, Dhyan Chand and Kanshi Ram?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Speculation is rife that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose may be named for the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna.

Netaji sent secret letter in 1939 seeking Soviet help to liberate India

Netaji sent secret letter in 1939 seeking Soviet help to liberate India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Amiya Bose, freedom icon Subhas Bose's nephew, was tasked by his uncle to carry a secret letter seeking Soviet help in India's liberation, which was to be delivered to agents in Britain in October 1939, barely a month into the Second World War.

25 new ministers inducted into Jagan's 'socially-inclusive' Cabinet

25 new ministers inducted into Jagan's 'socially-inclusive' Cabinet

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

The 26-member Cabinet, including the Chief Minister, has three women members; two from the Scheduled Castes and one from the Scheduled Tribes.

Declassify Netaji files, family to tell Modi

Declassify Netaji files, family to tell Modi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grand nephew would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Germany on Monday to demand declassification of files relating to the freedom fighter's mysterious disappearance in 1945.

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Out of over 70,000 personnel, 14,000 will be deployed at and around Kartavya Path for the security of the Republic Day parade, they said.

I'm the luckiest person, says Ram Lalla idol sculptor

I'm the luckiest person, says Ram Lalla idol sculptor

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

"I have always felt that Lord Ram has been shielding me and my family from all the bad times and I strongly believe that it is him, who chose me for the auspicious task," Yogiraj, who has received effusive praise for his work, told PTI.

Netaji's daughter speaks!

Netaji's daughter speaks!

Rediff.com11 May 2005

Anita Bose Pfaff, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's only child, breaks her silence about her father, his often-turbulent relationship with Mahatma Gandhi and his mysterious death.

Spotted: Dance India Dance judge Terrence Lewis in Kolkata

Spotted: Dance India Dance judge Terrence Lewis in Kolkata

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Reader Aniket Dharmadhikari sends us a photograph.

Nitish Kumar attacked by 'deranged' man

Nitish Kumar attacked by 'deranged' man

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

There were instructions from the chief minister, the administration stated, that 'no punitive action be taken and the attacker be provided all necessary medical support.'

Parliament condemns Katju's 'Gandhi a British Agent' comment

Parliament condemns Katju's 'Gandhi a British Agent' comment

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The Zero Hour saw members from opposition and treasury benches coming together to condemn Justice Katju's remarks in his blog with the entire House later unanimously adopting a resolution by a voice vote.

Laser show at Kolkata's 'Burj Khalifa' stopped over COVID fears

Laser show at Kolkata's 'Burj Khalifa' stopped over COVID fears

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

While some reports suggested that the laser show of Sribhumi Sporting Club, helmed by state minister Sujit Bose, was suspended after some pilots complained of obstruction in viewing due to it, organisers of the puja situated close to the Dumdum airport claimed that the measure was taken as the crowd was not moving forward, creating COVID and security hazards.

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

In the last 9 years, the BJP govt has marked some anniversaries and events with more zeal than Congress-led governments.

Row over Savarkar's portrait in K'taka assembly

Row over Savarkar's portrait in K'taka assembly

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

'There must be ideological differences but Savarkar is a freedom fighter, then ask Siddaramaiah, whose poster must be put, of Dawood Ibrahim?'

How India missed another Nobel Prize

How India missed another Nobel Prize

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

How Narinder Kapany, the Father of Fibre Optics, joins a very long list of Indians who, though richly deserving of the Nobel Prize, have been mysteriously passed over by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Mallikarjun Kharge's Real Test: 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

Mallikarjun Kharge's Real Test: 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

The Congress president during his year at the helm of the party has repaired the citadel for far more challenging years ahead, and played a crucial role in shaping the Opposition alliance.

In Durga Puja speech, PM talks of women empowerment

In Durga Puja speech, PM talks of women empowerment

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Noting that Goddess Durga was worshipped as a symbol of 'Shakti' (strength), Modi said his government was consistently working for the empowerment of women.

PPP in railways allowed for better connectivity

PPP in railways allowed for better connectivity

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

The railways, whose performance in public-private partnership projects has been dismal, will try five different models for inviting private sector participation for last-mile connectivity projects.

Manipur is our 'jigar ka tukda', Modi says in Lok Sabha

Manipur is our 'jigar ka tukda', Modi says in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Describing the northeastern region as a "piece of one's heart", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there will be no let-up in efforts to restore peace in Manipur, which will soon walk the path of progress once again.

Netaji was killed in aircrash: Declassified docs

Netaji was killed in aircrash: Declassified docs

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

As the circumstances surrounding the death of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose remains shrouded in mystery, official documents declassified by the government say the revolutionary leader was a victim of an aircrash on August 18, 1945.

Rajjo director: I was doubtful about Kangna's dancing skills

Rajjo director: I was doubtful about Kangna's dancing skills

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

A former IAS officer, historian and novelist, Vishwas Patil makes his debut as a director with Kangana Ranaut starrer Rajjo.

Netaji... a leader we'll never forget

Netaji... a leader we'll never forget

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com recalls the many ways in which he has been influenced by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Amartya Sen to head Nalanda University panel

Amartya Sen to head Nalanda University panel

Rediff.com26 May 2007

The state government has begun the process to acquire land for the university.

Ignorant govt shown 'forgotten hero' in 70mm

Ignorant govt shown 'forgotten hero' in 70mm

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Others who watched the movie with Patil were Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman K Rehman Khan, BJP lawmaker Ananth Kumar and several Left lawmakers.

Freedom movt: Govt has no record on Netaji's role

Freedom movt: Govt has no record on Netaji's role

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

This admission has come from a senior government officer in response to an application by Delhi-based Dev Ashish Bhattacharya under the Right to Information Act.

Kolkata airport has a new terminal

Kolkata airport has a new terminal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee hails it as an achievement of efficient public sector