chitra subramaniam duella is an indian journalist. she is recognized in india for her investigation of the bofors-india howitzer deal (bofors scandal) which is widely believed to have contributed to the electoral defeat of former prime minister rajiv gandhi in 1989. she is the co-founder and managing editor of "the news minute" – an online news website. she is also an editorial adviser for republic tv of arnab goswami . in 1989, she was honoured with the chameli devi jain award for outstanding women mediaperson.