News for 'Subhas Chandra Bose'

'67 yrs on, govt can't go on sitting on secret Bose files'

'67 yrs on, govt can't go on sitting on secret Bose files'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Anuj Dhar, author of the book India's biggest cover up, tells rediff.com that controversies surround the death and assassinations of three of our prime ministers and yet the cumulative interest in them is not a patch on the Bose mystery.

Modi unveils Central Vista Avenue, 28-ft-tall Netaji statue

Modi unveils Central Vista Avenue, 28-ft-tall Netaji statue

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Modi said said that Kingsway or Rajpath, a symbol of slavery, has now been consigned to history and has been erased forever.

Banerjee Hits Back at Modi's Claims on Bengal's Fish Production

Banerjee Hits Back at Modi's Claims on Bengal's Fish Production

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refuted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims about the state's fish production, accusing him of misrepresenting facts and alleging restrictions on non-vegetarian food consumption in BJP-ruled states.

Grand nephew turns Netaji's biographer

Grand nephew turns Netaji's biographer

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Sugata Bose, author of revolutionary freedom-fighter Subhas Chandra Bose's biography His Majesty's Opponent, talks to Arthur J Pais about his grand uncle, one of the freedom movement's enigmatic figures. The first of a four-part interview.

Grand nephew turns Netaji's biographer

Grand nephew turns Netaji's biographer

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Sugata Bose, author of revolutionary freedom-fighter Subhas Chandra Bose's biography His Majesty's Opponent, talks to Arthur J Pais about his grand uncle, one of the freedom movement's enigmatic figures. The first of a four-part interview.

OTA Salutes Colonel Lakshmi To Mark 30 Years

OTA Salutes Colonel Lakshmi To Mark 30 Years

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

A bust of the late Colonel Lakshmi Sehgal -- the legendary member of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Indian National Army -- was unveiled to mark 30 glorious years of women cadets' induction at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai.

In Kolkata RSS chief claims common goal with Bose -- making India great

In Kolkata RSS chief claims common goal with Bose -- making India great

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said the goals of his right-wing organisation and that of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose are similar -- making India a great nation.

Netaji Bose's INA aide Capt Lakshmi Sahgal is dead

Netaji Bose's INA aide Capt Lakshmi Sahgal is dead

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Capt Lakshmi Sahgal was very active during the Independence movement and had commanded the 'Rani of Jhansi Regiment' of the INA formed by Bose

LS poll results show India not 'Hindu Rashtra': Amartya Sen

LS poll results show India not 'Hindu Rashtra': Amartya Sen

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

"I do not think the idea of turning India into a 'Hindu Rashtra' is appropriate," Sen, 90, said.

'Netaji had a romantic, deeply emotional side to him'

'Netaji had a romantic, deeply emotional side to him'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

While a lot has been said about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 1941 escape from British India and his perilous 90-day submarine voyage, his marriage continues to remain a secret. In the second part of the four-part interview to Arthur Pais, biographer Sugata Bose talks about Netaji's love story.

INA Veteran Salutes Netaji

INA Veteran Salutes Netaji

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Even at 99, INA veteran R Madhavan Pillai remains an active advocate for keeping Netaji's and the INA's role alive.

Did Pranab Mukherjee play a role in the Netaji mystery?

Did Pranab Mukherjee play a role in the Netaji mystery?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The latest book by journalist Anuj Dhar on the mystery of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's death/disappearance points to a discouraging role by Pranab Mukherjee in resolving it, writes Vicky Nanjappa

Congress accuses Modi of insulting Tagore, 1937 CWC over Vande Mataram row

Congress accuses Modi of insulting Tagore, 1937 CWC over Vande Mataram row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The Congress party has intensified its criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Vande Mataram controversy, alleging that he has insulted the Congress Working Committee of 1937 and Rabindranath Tagore. The party demands Modi address current issues instead of historical debates.

India would not have been partitioned if...: NSA Doval

India would not have been partitioned if...: NSA Doval

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Jinnah said I can accept only one leader and that is Subhas Bose, Doval said.

Declassified files reveal Netaji wanted to speak over radio

Declassified files reveal Netaji wanted to speak over radio

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

"For the last one month a rather strange broadcast is being heard over the radio...The broadcast only says 'Neta Subhas Chandra transmitter...wanted to speak," this was written by Netaji's nephew Amiya Nath Bose in a letter to his brother in 1949 as revealed by one of the secret files on the leader declassified by the West Bengal government.

India following Netaji's footsteps, from LoC to LAC: PM

India following Netaji's footsteps, from LoC to LAC: PM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The prime minister said that Netaji is the biggest source of inspiration for the dream of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-reliant India) and 'Sonar Bangla' (Golden Bengal).

CIC tells PMO to hand over files on Netaji

CIC tells PMO to hand over files on Netaji

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Taking note of two files which had reference to the destruction of the file, as produced by the PMO during the hearing, Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah directed the Prime Minister's Office to provide its copies to Dhar within a week

250 drones dazzle in air at India Gate to celebrate Netaji's legacy

250 drones dazzle in air at India Gate to celebrate Netaji's legacy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The drones took to air in phases and made eight different formations.

Netaji's statue at India Gate a 'nice gesture': Daughter

Netaji's statue at India Gate a 'nice gesture': Daughter

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

"I am very happy about the decision. It is very good location. I am certainly glad that his statue would be put up at such a prominent place. What surprises me is it came all of a sudden now. One might have prepared a bit earlier, but better late than never, I must say. I hope that the controversy about the tableau can also be put to rest in a satisfactory manner," Bose-Pfaff told PTI over the telephone from Germany, where she lives.

Abide With Me: Must Watch!

Abide With Me: Must Watch!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Abide With Me, Mahatma Gandhi's favourite hymn, which was the concluding piece in the Beating Retreat ceremony for 67 years, was removed from the musical repertoire this year.

Rajaji bust replaces Lutyens' statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rajaji bust replaces Lutyens' statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

A bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, the first Indian governor-general, has replaced a statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens at Rashtrapati Bhavan, symbolizing a move away from colonial influences and embracing Indian heritage.

Netaji refused tea, but the cup remains preserved

Netaji refused tea, but the cup remains preserved

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The Noapara police station in West Bengal holds a unique historical connection to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, who was briefly detained there in 1931. The police station commemorates this event every year on Netaji's birth anniversary. The station preserves the cup and saucer used to offer Netaji tea, which he refused, as well as a memorial room with photographs and books about his life. Visitors can pay homage to Netaji at the memorial room and a statue of him stands proudly outside the station.

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.

Paying Homage To Shyam Babu

Paying Homage To Shyam Babu

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Actors, directors and admirers mourned legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal on Saturday evening.

Daring Displays Of India's Marital Arts

Daring Displays Of India's Marital Arts

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Glimpses from the Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance festival marking Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 126th birth anniversary at the JLN stadium in New Delhi on Monday, January 23, 2023.

PM visits Netaji's ancestral home in Kolkata

PM visits Netaji's ancestral home in Kolkata

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the ancestral house of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Kolkata on Saturday afternoon as he came to the city to take part in the revolutionary's 125th birth anniversary celebrations.

Non-veg food vendors assaulted at Gita recital in Kolkata, Mamata fumes

Non-veg food vendors assaulted at Gita recital in Kolkata, Mamata fumes

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP following an assault on food vendors at a Bhagavad Gita recital event in Kolkata, asserting that the state would not tolerate intimidation, communal division, or attempts to dictate dietary choices. She vowed stringent action against those responsible and accused the BJP of trying to import a culture of communal division and weaponize religious texts for political mobilization.

India should have 4 capitals on a rotation basis: Mamata

India should have 4 capitals on a rotation basis: Mamata

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

She also slammed the Centre for its decision to observe January 23 as 'Parakram Diwas' to commemorate the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and said the Narendra Modi government did not consult with her before announcing it.

Netaji's family doesn't want Bharat Ratna for the freedom fighter

Netaji's family doesn't want Bharat Ratna for the freedom fighter

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Amidst speculation that India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna may be conferred on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a majority of his family members on Sunday disapproved of the idea and instead demanded that the mystery of his disappearance be solved first.

Yeh Hai India: Meet These Girl Soldiers Of The Future

Yeh Hai India: Meet These Girl Soldiers Of The Future

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Surgeon Rear Admiral Arti Sarin greets the first batch of girl cadets inducted by the Rashtriya Military School, Ajmer, August 26, 2022.

'The nationalism they represent is narrow, selfish and arrogant'

'The nationalism they represent is narrow, selfish and arrogant'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

TMC MP Professor Sugata Bose spoke eloquently on the topic of nationalism vs the freedom to dissent, whilst presenting a balanced view on the need to protect constitutional freedoms.

Manipur needs power-sharing pact for communal unity: Bose's grand-nephew

Manipur needs power-sharing pact for communal unity: Bose's grand-nephew

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Bose, who was earlier a Lok Sabha MP, pointed out in an interview to PTI that members of all the three communities had joined Netaji's INA in 1944 and fought shoulder to shoulder in the battlefields of Bishnupur and Ukhrul districts in an advance into India.

Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Jharsuguda airports get bomb threat; security enhanced

Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Jharsuguda airports get bomb threat; security enhanced

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A threat about the presence of bombs on an Akasa Air flight at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar was received on social media, but it later turned out to be a hoax, an official of the airport said on Thursday.

BJP insulted Netaji by raising 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans: Mamata

BJP insulted Netaji by raising 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans: Mamata

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Branding the BJP as a group of "outsiders" and "Bharat Jalao Party", she said it has been continuously insulting the icons of Bengal, Netaji being the "latest addition to the list".

Our Mumbai home was watched, phone tapped: Bose's nephew

Our Mumbai home was watched, phone tapped: Bose's nephew

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Amid a row over snooping on close relatives of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, his nephew, Ardhendu Bose, on Monday alleged that the Nehru-Gandhi family has tried to erase the nationalist leader's legacy.

Is this Netaji? Prosenjit replies

Is this Netaji? Prosenjit replies

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'As an actor, I'm elated that people thought the painting resembles my character in Gumnami.'

Kolkata airport new terminal gets award for excellence

Kolkata airport new terminal gets award for excellence

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The airport has also won the IBC trophy for the project, a statement by the airport director said in Kolkata on Thursday.

Cong slams oil ministry post featuring Savarkar with Gandhi on I-Day

Cong slams oil ministry post featuring Savarkar with Gandhi on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

A post by the oil ministry featuring V.D. Savarkar alongside Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters has drawn criticism from the Congress party, accusing the BJP of distorting history.

Can the Bose legacy upset Mamata in Kolkata?

Can the Bose legacy upset Mamata in Kolkata?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'We must delink religion from politics' 'Leaders with vested interests have brought religion into politics.' Netaji's grandnephew Chandra Kumar Bose, the BJP candidate against Mamata Banerjee, on the campaign trail.

'Modi too feels that truth on Netaji should come out'

'Modi too feels that truth on Netaji should come out'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Berlin and sought declassification of all secret files related to the freedom fighter, amid a row over reported snooping on the leader's close relatives.