| Ananda participated in various co-curricular activities during his school days. |
| In college, Bose excelled in debating and won around 100 competitions. |
| He became known as one of the best speakers at Kerala University. |
| After completing a post-graduation in English, he started working as an assistant professor. |
| He passed a banking exam and became a probationary officer at the State Bank of India. |
| Later, he became an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre in 1977. |
| He excelled in debates during his training at LBSNAA, Mussoorie. |
| As an IAS officer, he initiated innovative movements in various sectors. |
| Bose founded institutions that were replicated nationally and globally. |
| Ananda introduced the successful Gramotsava program for rural development. |
| After retiring as an IAS officer, he held important positions in public sector undertakings. |
| He also worked with the UN-Habitat Governing Council and the Habitat Alliance. |
| Ananda served as an advisor to the Meghalaya government. |
| In 2019, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. |
| He provided advice to national leaders and the Prime Minister on party strategies. |
| In 2022, Ananda was appointed as the Governor of West Bengal. |
| He is proficient in English, Hindi, and Malayalam. |
| Bose has authored numerous literary works in multiple languages. |
| He was named 'Bose' after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, despite being a Malayali. |
| Ananda enjoys Bengali white rosogollas. |
| He is the second civil servant to become governor during Mamata Banerjee's term. |
| Ananda focuses on upholding Indian heritage post-retirement. |
| Known for his oratory skills, he has spoken at prestigious global forums. |
| He has been praised by leaders for his innovative ideas and contributions. |
| During the lockdown, he was asked for a welfare plan for migrant workers. |
| Ananda claimed attempts at snooping at his residence in 2023. |
| He expressed discomfort with the Kolkata Police contingent at Raj Bhavan. |
