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TopicNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose

Topic: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

Nehru had a diplomatic brigade. It had many soldiers from Bose’s Indian National Army

In ‘Nehru’s First Recruits’, author Kallol Bhattacharjee tells us the stories and experiences of India’s earliest diplomats.

How patriots, exiles, disgruntled officers with Japanese help laid ground for Bose to take over INA

INA's story is a tangled saga involving nationalism & treason, as well as heroism & deceit. To take each strand individually will be unfair to evaluate its place in history.

Did Bose hide in Nagaland? People remember a bearded ‘North Indian’ with Gandhi spectacles

In 'His Majesty's Headhunters', Mmhonlümo Kikon recalls the untold story of the siege of Kohima, considered the last battle of the British Empire and the first battle of New India.

Invoking Netaji to sway Bengal’s urban voters — why RSS chief is holding mega rally in Kolkata

Netaji sentiment is strong in Bengal & choosing secular figure like him sends out message. During 5-day visit, Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat will also take stock of organisation.

The Japanese saw Netaji as the ‘god of war’. They called him Chandora-san

In ‘The War Diary of Asha-san’, Lt Bharati Asha Sahay Choudhry gives a first-hand account of the Azad Hind movement led by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.