News for 'Chandra Bose'

Rahul visits relief camps, meets guv in violence-hit Manipur

Rahul visits relief camps, meets guv in violence-hit Manipur

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

On Thursday, he had visited relief camps in Churachandpur, one of the worst affected towns in the ethnic rioting, which has plagued the northeastern state for the last two months.

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.

Had Netaji lived

Had Netaji lived

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

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.

Abhishek Banerjee's wife stopped from flying to UAE

Abhishek Banerjee's wife stopped from flying to UAE

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Sources said Rujira had reached Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata with her two children around 7am before being stopped before immigration.

Now, controversy over Tipu Sultan's portrait in Delhi assembly

Now, controversy over Tipu Sultan's portrait in Delhi assembly

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

The chief minister, on the occasion of Republic Day, uncovered Tipu Sultan's portrait among 70 other personalities.

Oh, Kolkata!

Oh, Kolkata!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

5 Must Do Things in Kolkata.

'Netaji was like a god'

'Netaji was like a god'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Twenty two years before Kabir Khan's The Forgotten Army streams on Amazon Prime on January 24, 2020, his documentary of the same name was telecast on Doordarshan. On that occasion, Kabir Khan spoke to Amberish K Diwanji/Rediff.com about Netaji's Azad Hind Fauj and its many battles for India's freedom.

Kejriwal to meet Mamata to discuss Centre's ordinance

Kejriwal to meet Mamata to discuss Centre's ordinance

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The Aam Aadmi Party supremo is trying to drum up opposition support over the Delhi government's fight against the Centre over an ordinance on the control of administrative services in the national capital.

3 million families gave up LPG subsidy: Modi

3 million families gave up LPG subsidy: Modi

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Modi said there has been a 'silent revolution'.

Netaji's grandnephew joins BJP

Netaji's grandnephew joins BJP

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Asked by reporters whether the BJP is looking to him to play a winning card in the upcoming elections in the state, Bose said it is not a question of winning card or losing card, asserting his job is to bring back 'inclusivity' in Indian scenario.

PCB chief Shaharyar Khan stopped at Kolkata airport

PCB chief Shaharyar Khan stopped at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Pakistan cricket board chief Shaharyar Khan was stopped by immigration officials at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on his arrival from Dhaka for not entering India through approved route.

What's Naveenbabu Doing With His Dad's Dakota?

What's Naveenbabu Doing With His Dad's Dakota?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'We have restored it in full glory and it now stands as a testimony to BijuBabu's daredevilry.'

India asks Russia to share information on Netaji

India asks Russia to share information on Netaji

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Russia on Tuesday promised to look into India's request to share any information it has on the seven-decade-old mystery surrounding Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Mysuru sculptor's Ram Lalla to be installed in Ayodhya mandir

Mysuru sculptor's Ram Lalla to be installed in Ayodhya mandir

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A new idol of Ram Lalla sculpted by Mysuru-based Arun Yogiraj has been selected for installation at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, temple trust's general secretary Champat Rai said on Monday.

RSS gets HC nod for route march in TN on rescheduled dates

RSS gets HC nod for route march in TN on rescheduled dates

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Also, the RSS was asked to ensure strict discipline and make sure there is no provocation or incitement on their part during the march.

3 Union ministers to perform in Delhi's 'biggest ever' Ramlila, cameo by Prabhas

3 Union ministers to perform in Delhi's 'biggest ever' Ramlila, cameo by Prabhas

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Cabinet ministers and TV actors will try to bring to life the aeons-old story of Lord Ram at the 10-day-long Ramlila in New Delhi, which has been promised to be bigger than ever by its organisers.

West Bengal makes public cabinet papers on Netaji from 1938 to 1947

West Bengal makes public cabinet papers on Netaji from 1938 to 1947

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The West Bengal government on Monday made public the cabinet papers on Netaji and allied subjects from 1938 to 1947.

Congress workers heckle Urjit Patel at Kolkata airport

Congress workers heckle Urjit Patel at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The agitated workers waved black flags and chanted slogans against him.

Light diyas at home, don't come to Ayodhya on Jan 22: Modi

Light diyas at home, don't come to Ayodhya on Jan 22: Modi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The PM urged all citizens to light diyas in their houses on January 22 so that the whole country basks in glory.

Unhappy Mamata to skip PM's Friday conference

Unhappy Mamata to skip PM's Friday conference

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she would not be attending the meeting convened by the Centre on December 24 to discuss ways to commemorate the birth anniversary of philosopher and revolutionary leader Rishi Aurobindo on August 15 next year, as part of the 75th Independence Day celebrations.

Is Ajit Doval Failing India On Security?

Is Ajit Doval Failing India On Security?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

It is when one looks away from the immediate song and dance and at the granular detail of what has been going on since 2014 that one realises what the quality and competence of thinking and execution is in this project we call New India, asserts Aakar Patel.

Gandhi's favourite hymn 'Abide With Me' dropped from Beating Retreat

Gandhi's favourite hymn 'Abide With Me' dropped from Beating Retreat

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

This year's ceremony will conclude with Sare Jahan Se Acha.

Netaji's grandnephew: 'Hard to reconcile Nehru with spying against our family'

Netaji's grandnephew: 'Hard to reconcile Nehru with spying against our family'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

'The evidence about a plane crash that killed Netaji as stated in the Shahnawaz Committee report, is quite strong.' 'None of the files that I read bear any evidence that it was Nehru who ordered this kind of intrusive surveillance.' 'The government's excuse that declassifying some files may affect India's relations with friendly foreign countries is not a credible one.' Subhas Chandra Bose's grand-nephew and Trinamool Congress MP Sugata Bose on reports that his family was under surveillance for 20 years and the rumours over Nataji's death.

Today is the actual independence day for India, say Netaji's kin after meeting Modi

Today is the actual independence day for India, say Netaji's kin after meeting Modi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The family members of Subhas Chandra Bose on Thursday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement about declassifying secret files related to Netaji and hoped that the "historic" decision would finally lift the veil over his mysterious disappearance.

'How many of us really know our prime minister?'

'How many of us really know our prime minister?'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'We think we know him because he's written about everyday.' 'But how many of us know him as a person?'

33 files on Netaji set to be declassified

33 files on Netaji set to be declassified

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The files were handed over by the PMO to the National Archives of India for 'further processing, preservation and digitisation'.

Flier talks about 'bombs' over phone, detained at Kolkata airport

Flier talks about 'bombs' over phone, detained at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Yogvedanta Poddar, in his 20s, was being interrogated at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport police station to ascertain his motives.

Maharashtra governor wants to quit, crows Raut, but Raj Bhavan begs to differ

Maharashtra governor wants to quit, crows Raut, but Raj Bhavan begs to differ

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Sanjay Raut, a key leader of the Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena, on Monday claimed that Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has expressed the desire to quit after the Shiv Sena (UBT) gave a call for a statewide bandh to protest his "insult" to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a claim refuted by the Raj Bhavan.

5 killed, over 100 injured as storm hits Bengal's Jalpaiguri

5 killed, over 100 injured as storm hits Bengal's Jalpaiguri

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who rushed to the district late on Sunday night, assured the people of all help from the administration.

Is this your favourite Rajkummar Rao look? VOTE!

Is this your favourite Rajkummar Rao look? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Has Rajkummar nailed his Bose look? Or do you prefer him in Raabta?

Maha Cong seeking legal view on Kangana's remarks

Maha Cong seeking legal view on Kangana's remarks

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Days after her India's independence in 1947 was 'bheekh' remarks triggered a row, Ranaut on Tuesday claimed Subhas Chandra Bose and Bhagat Singh got no support from Mahatma Gandhi and went on to mock his mantra of ahimsa by saying that offering another cheek gets you 'bheekh' not freedom.

'Congress doesn't want to declassify something that hurts Nehru's legacy'

'Congress doesn't want to declassify something that hurts Nehru's legacy'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Ardhendu Bose, nephew of Subhas Chandra Bose, emphasizes why the Centre should declassify files on the legendary freedom fighter

From Rediff archives: Netaji did not die in air crash, says web site

From Rediff archives: Netaji did not die in air crash, says web site

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

As two recently declassified Intelligence Bureau reveal that the Jawaharlal Nehru government had spied on the family of Subhas Chandra Bose for nearly two decades, one of India's political mysteries takes centrestage. Rediff.com reproduces this 2006 report in which Sumit Bhattacharya reported that a website claims that Netaji, in fact, did not die in an air crash, as was being believed, and that Netaji had escaped to Russia.

Netaji died in crash, says 60-yr-old report declassified by Japan

Netaji died in crash, says 60-yr-old report declassified by Japan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The report provides salient features relating to his condition and the treatment administered to him at the hospital.

India approaches Japan, UK, US, Russia on Netaji info

India approaches Japan, UK, US, Russia on Netaji info

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 14 had announced that government will start unveiling the secret files related to Netaji from January 23 next year.

Nehru erased from Rajasthan school textbook

Nehru erased from Rajasthan school textbook

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Students of class VIII in Rajasthan schools will no longer study the contribution of Jawaharlal Nehru in their social science textbook as references to the first prime minister have been dropped.

In Bengal, CAA causes fissures amid BJP leaders

In Bengal, CAA causes fissures amid BJP leaders

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

BJP leaders in the state are either lying low or criticising the CAA move in hushed tones. Chandra Kumar Bose, vice-president of the BJP's state unit, is most vocal with his opposition to the Act in the current form. "The country is above petty party politics. How can I keep quiet when I see that something is happening which is wrong in its current form?" Other party leaders aren't as vocal as Bose but clandestinely have been questioning the merit of the CAA and its impact on the BJP's prospects in the state. In fact, at a time when the BJP started making deep inroads in the state, the fear of the CAA and the NRC appears to be ruining its prospects.

Abhijit Banerjee gets rousing welcome in Kolkata

Abhijit Banerjee gets rousing welcome in Kolkata

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

People from all walks of life carrying posters, pictures and placards gathered at the airport to welcome Banerjee. Slogans of 'Bharater Gorbo (pride of India) Abhijit Banerjee' echoed in the airport.