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APJ Abdul Kalam - The People's President

Teacher's Day: Inspiring lessons from Einstein, Kalam, Obama

Let these thought-provoking quotes by famous teachers from across the world...

'President Kalam was a very courageous person'

'President Kalam would always say -- this was one of his pet sentences --...

India should have 'learnt lessons' from Doklam: China

India's envoy had said that stand-off in Doklam saying it happened because...

Kamalahaasan sets off on political path with visit to Kalam's house

'Greatness can come from simple beginnings. Actually it will come only from...

Pics: The great Onam Sadhya and a lovely pookalam

We'd asked you, dear readers, to share your Onam pics.Presenting the best...

India rebuts China's claim, says no reduction in troops at Dokalam

Sources also asserted that there was a "status quo" at the Dokalam for past...

'Gita' at Kalam memorial sparks controversy

An engraved 'Bhagavad Gita' near the statue of late president A P J Abdul...

PHOTOS: PM Modi inaugurates Kalam memorial

The memorial has been built at a cost of Rs 15 crore on land alloted by the...

Remembering Kalam in sand

Thursday will be former President APJ Abdul Kalam's second death anniversary.

Ignite your minds! Kalam to India's youth

India's beloved President -- there has been no other who has influenced the...

Bungalow that housed Kalam will become Pranab's post-retirement house

On July 25, Pranab Mukherjee will leave Rashtrapati Bhavan and move into 10...

Dokalam standoff: India, China open for diplomatic solution

New Delhi has been in 'close contact' with the Bhutan government on the...

Rifath Shaarook, the boy who built the world's lightest satellite

The lead scientist on the project, which was launched by NASA, is also the...

In tribute to Kalam, NASA names new bacteria after him

The new organism -- Solibacillus kalamii -- was found on the filters of the...

In Pics: 11 days, 11 pookalams

HR professional Anjali Rajesh celebrated Onam this year with 11 different...

When A P J Abdul Kalam met Pramukh Swami Maharaj

'This can lift us out of confusion, misery, melancholy and failure, and...

Kalam's family has quiet remembrance prayer

At President Kalam's Rameswaram home, his family hold a prayer ceremony of...

Rameswaram included under AMRUT as tribute to Kalam: Centre

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Kalam had left an irreplaceable...

The boy from Rameswaram who became President

Dr Kalam, the scientist with the poet's heart, started the journey of his...

Remembering Kalam: 'When a problem arises, become the captain of the problem and defeat it!'

'We have 200 million families. Parents have the responsibility to make their...

Kalam memorial to be launched today

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar visits the site for former President Kalam's...

Foundation stone for Dr Kalam's memorial to be laid on July 27

Parrikar said while the Centre wanted five acres of land for the memorial,...

PM Modi takes swipe at 'gareebi hatao' slogan

Addressing a rally in coastal Odisha town of Balasore on completion of two...

HC modifies order restraining use of Kalam's name for party

Defendants were permitted to use the name, figure, picture of Kalam in...

Why we need an A P J Abdul Kalam party

'When you can use Mahatma Gandhi and Babasaheb Ambedkar's names why can't...

Construction work on Kalam's memorial to start on Tuesday

Commenting on the the signature campaign taken up by various civil society...

400 kg of yummy! This Kalam statue is made of chocolate

The chocolate model of the missile man, weighing about 400 kilogram, is not...

No knowledge centre at Kalam's bungalow, grandnephew quits BJP

Former president's bungalow in New Delhi was allotted to Union minister...

Minister who called Kalam 'nationalist despite being Muslim' gets his Delhi house

Kalam was staying at the 10 Rajaji Marg residence after his eventful term as...

Kalam's word of caution on 'Make in India'

His views are expressed in the soon-to-be published "Advantage India: From...

When Kalam got a hotline call just before Agni launch!

The call from T N Seshan, the then cabinet secretary to Prime Minister Rajiv...

APJ Abdul Kalam was 'Rashtra Ratna first', President later: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a statue of late former...

'Gandhi, Lincoln, Dr Kalam worthier idols than actors'

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

BOO Union minister who said: 'Despite' being Muslim, Kalam was great nationalist

Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma has triggered a row by saying that late...

Odisha renames Wheeler Island as Abdul Kalam Island

The Odisha government on Friday renamed the WheelerIsland in Bhadrak...

APJ Kalam Marg to replace Delhi's Aurangzeb Road

Following the former President's demise last month, there had been a demand...

Abdul Kalam immortalised in bronze to inspire ideas

When the news of Kalam's death came, the sculptor in Hussaini wanted to...

Readers share their memories of meeting President Kalam

Memories of an Incredible Indian, the likes of whom we will never see again.

Amitabh Bachchan to play Dr Kalam?

'Dr Kalam should be alive within all of us,' I Am Kalam director Nila...

You could tell Dr Kalam was unhappy when he said...

Dr P K Menon, Chief Scientist and CEO, Optimal Synthesis Inc, who worked...

The Dream Evangelist

'President Kalam pitched his dreams high. He will be best remembered for...

What has Dr Kalam left behind for his family?

Late former President A P J Abdul Kalam may not have left behind any will...

'People's President' Kalam laid to rest with full state honours

In a spontaneous outpouring of grief, thousands of people bid an emotional...

'Allah hu Akbar, Dr Kalam ki Jai' chants ring loud at Kalam's funeral

Thousands throng the narrow mohallas around the Mohideen Aandavar mosque in...

WATCH! Kalam's funeral in Rameswaram

Former president APJ Abdul Kalam is being laid to rest in his hometown on...

President Kalam, an idea whose time had come

Here was an Indian like you and me, who reached the country's highest office...

How Dr Kalam will bring a temple and mosque together

Keeping his secular credentials in mind and his love for all religions, a...

Did President Kalam have a premonition of his death?

'When I read page number 50 of Transcendence, second paragraph, there he...

'For our generation President Kalam is the Mahatma'

President Kalam was loved by the youth of India. Something evidenced by the...

Thousands say goodbye as Kalam makes his way home

The body of the 'people's President' was brought down to Rameswaram from New...

My childhood memories of Kalam Uncle

'I still remember back in 1971, the night they both got the news that Dr...

My friend Dr Kalam by President Pranab

President Pranab Mukherjee pays an emotional tribute to APJ Abdul Kalam

First Look: India, Aus 'A' players mourn former President Kalam's death

India 'A' and Australia 'A' cricketers wore black armbands and observed two...

'Dr Kalam was a true superhero'

'I tried to think of a hero, who can inspire. I felt the most inspiring...

When 'Kalam uncle' heard 11-year-old's plea to save HIV+ siblings

While nation mourns the death of the "People's President", an orphaned girl...

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam is everywhere

In Rameswaram, virtually every building and wall has a banner dedicated to him.

In Rameswaram, mood maybe sombre, hope lives on

The city has lost its favourite son, A P J Abdul Kalam. But his his legacy...

'Every time you met him, you went back with your batteries charged'

To think that in this day and age, there can be a man like Dr Kalam...

Dr Kalam was an exemplar of plural India

'For showing us a shining vision of how even a ceremonial role can be...

Jaya not to attend Kalam's funeral, deputes 7 colleagues

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said she would not...

Kalam served as inspiration for millions of Indians: Obama

"On behalf of the American people, I wish to extend my deepest condolences...

Kalam's funeral to take place in Rameswaram on Thursday

The funeral of late former President A P J Abdul Kalam will be held in...

India truly has lost its very own superhero

Shambhavi, who was invited by President A P J Abdul Kalam to Rashtrapati...

'Kalam never complained of the food, even when it was salty'

Staff working at the Rashtrapati Bhavan recount how the 11th president lived...

In memory of Abdul Kalam, a true hero

People like Dr Kalam teach us to dream and to chase our dreams. It is their...

Kalam's 2008 interview: 'Economic prosperity has to reach 700 million people in rural areas'

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam kindly answered rediff.com's questions...

PHOTOS: Farewell, President Kalam

People queued up to pay their final respects to former President APJ Abdul...

Tendulkar leads sports fraternity in tributes to late President Kalam

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday expressed his...

PHOTO: 96-year-old Marshal's moving farewell to President Kalam

It was indeed a poignant moment to see an uniformed Arjan Singh rising out...

The adventures of Captain Courageous Kalam

A P J Abdul Kalam, 83, was a daring President who undertook a submarine...

India Inc mourns Kalam's demise

'His death is an irreparable loss to the nation'.

'Become the captain of the problem and defeat it'

A clear aim, knowledge, hard work and perseverance spells success: President...

It's very cold in Shillong, Dr Kalam told family a day before his death

The former president called up his family in Rameswaram on Sunday to ask...

Kalam made us believe the sky was never too high

'As a nation we came up short, but that did not deter Kalam. He made it his...

APJ Abdul Kalam's body brought to Delhi; President, PM pay tributes

The body of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, who died in Shillong on Monday...

Ayushmann Khurrana: President Kalam was a leader who never let us down

Bollywood pays tribute to former president APJ Abdul Kalam.

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Rediff readers wrote emotionally about the passing of Dr Abdul Kalam while...

The rise of India's most non-political President

APJ Abdul Kalam was passionate about everything he did. He was perfect, says...

WATCH: When President Kalam doubled up as an IAF pilot

On June 8, 2006, President APJ Abdul Kalam became the first Head of State to...

Parliament pays rich tributes to India's 'true son' Abdul Kalam

Parliament on Tuesday hailed A P J Abdul Kalam as the "real gem" of India,...

PM Modi says Kalam a rare gem, recalls his vision for India

A P J Abdul Kalam was a 'rashtra-ratna' (nation's gem) and the best tribute...

PHOTOS: Remembering the People's President

Here are photos from his life and career as India's pre-eminent defence...

'Dr Abdul Kalam was a true inspiration'

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities

They indicated the Missile Man had flown away, forever

Srijan Pal Singh, advisor to President A P J Abdul Kalam, recalls his final...

Kalam had a surprise assignment for IIM Shillong students

Working tirelessly even on his last day, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam had planned a...

Kalam's remarkable gesture moments before he collapsed

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam had congratulated a constable for...

Seven-day state mourning for Kalam's demise, but no holiday

Government has announced a seven-day state mourning in honour of former...

When Comes Such Another

'Let us celebrate the fact of his having lived amongst us, and our having...

We have lost a great son of India: Leaders condole Kalam's death

As the news of Kalam broke, condolences and tributes poured in from all...

15 inspiring quotes by Bharat Ratna Dr Abdul Kalam

Here are 15 of his best quotes that will inspire us forever:

#RIPKalam: India will miss you, sir

Following Bharat Ratna APJ Abdul Kalam's death, Twitter was flooded with...

Pall of gloom descends on Kalam's hometown

A pall of gloom descended on this island, the native place of former...

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam passes away

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam was admitted to a hospital in Shillong...

Former Prez Kalam reveals his biggest regret in life

For former President A P J Abdul Kalam, the greatest regret in life was not...

The lecture that changed APJ's life!

A brief class by his teacher on the Rameswaram seashore on how birds fly and...

'I made Abhimanyu after reading Abdul Kalam's book'

Arjun Sarja talks about his Kannada directorial debut that hit the marquee...

Kalam compliments ISRO for Mars orbiter launch

Former President and renowned scientist A P J Abdul Kalam on Tuesday...

Kalam could have been an IAF pilot, but...

For former President A P J Abdul Kalam, becoming a fighter pilot was a...

Kalam gives 'pass marks' to 6-decade old Indian democracy

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam on Friday gave 'pass marks' to the over...

Kalam's tips on fighting terror in a new world

At the RN Kao Memorial Lecture organised by India's spy agency the Research...

8 characteristics a leader must have: Dr Kalam

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam believes India can transform herself into a developed...

India plans to produce 20,000 MW of nuke power: Kalam

India plans to produce about 20,000 mega watt of nuclear power keeping...

China invites Kalam to teach any subject of his choice

The invitation to teach at Peking University was extended to Kalam by its...

India should get rid of fifth nation syndrome: Kalam

Missile man and former President APJ Abdul Kalam on Sunday said the country...

India went nuclear to ensure regional power balance: Kalam

India was forced to go nuclear and develop ballistic missiles to strike a...

'Vajpayee wanted to induct Kalam as minister in NDA govt'

Former Prime Minister A B Vajpayee wanted to induct A P J Abdul Kalam as a...

Sonia was Constitutionally eligible to be PM: Kalam

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam, who has been criticised by some parties...

Thackeray hits out at Kalam, calls him hypocrite

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Monday hit out at former president APJ...

'Kalam's book vindicates my stand on Prez rule in Bihar'

Citing former President A P J Kalam's latest book, Bihar Chief Minister...

I was ready to make Sonia the PM in 2004: Kalam

APJ Abdul Kalam was ready to swear in Sonia Gandhi as the prime minister...

I have been President, that experience is enough: Kalam

Former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam on Saturday said that he had occupied...

Prez poll: Game changer was Mulayam's betrayal of Kalam

As the race for the President reaches it non-exciting climax, it is clear...

In letter to Krishna, Kalam slams Amartya Sen

Former President APJ Abdul Kalam's letter, which he sent to Foreign Minister...

In letter, Kalam thanks Mamata for 'graceful politics'

AJP Abdul Kalam thanks Mamata Banerjee for proposing his name for the...

Read: Mamata's reply to 'friend, philosopher, guide' Kalam

In a letter to Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister...

Hurt that Kalam not contesting presidential poll: Mamata

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Monday described A P J Abdul...

'Kalam's decision appropriate, Mamata should back Pranab'

Terming as "appropriate" the decision by her favoured candidate A P J Abdul...

Analysis: Why Kalam bowed out of the presidential race

The BJP is a divided house on whether to oppose Pranab Mukherjee or not....

Mamata to take decision with Kalam out of race

With A P J Abdul Kalam opting out of the Presidential race on Monday,...

Setback for Mamata, BJP: Kalam refuses to contest

In a rebuff to Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and the Bharatiya...

RSS chief favours Kalam

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday came out in support of the candidature of...

Sangma told to withdraw if Kalam contests

Former Lok Sabha Speaker P A Sangma rang up Trinamool Congress chief Mamata...

Mamata debuts on Facebook, pitches for Kalam as President

Taking up the campaign for APJ Abdul Kalam online, Trinamool Congress chief...

NDA indicates it will mobilise support for Kalam

The Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance on Friday...

Mamata says she is firm on Kalam for President

"We are firm on the candidature of Kalam. He is the fittest candidate. We...

Kalam's name in Prez race has led to chaos: Karunanidhi

Key United Progressive Alliance ally Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Friday...

Don't confuse, Kalam is SP-TMC's candidate, says Mamata

"It is wrong information. I can say only this. He (Kalam) is our (TMC-SP)...

Will take right decision at right time, says Kalam

"Many political leaders have contacted and want me to become the President...

What happened in Kalam-Sonia meet? Read his latest book

Turning Points, billed as a sequel to his bestselling autobiography Wings of...

Prez poll nomination: Kalam to wait and watch

A P J Abdul Kalam, whose name has been floated by Samajwadi Party and...

If Cong picks Pranab or Ansari, we will field Kalam: TMC

Toughening its stand, key United Progessive Alliance constituent Trinamool...

JD-U NOT keen on Kalam as President

Against the backdrop of dramatic twists and turns in the Presidential race,...

Mamata, Mulayam spoke to Kalam before proposing his name

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam...

TMC-SP's shocker: Want PM, not Pranab, as Prez candidate

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam...

Kalam most suitable candidate for Prez: Swamy

Subramanian Swamy, national president of the Janata Party on Thursday said...

Kalam urges IITians to become job generators

"India has the potential to come out of this difficult situation because of...

Why A P J Abdul Kalam deserves another term as President

Instead of stooges of political parties occupying the highest office in the...

US detention drama: Featuring SRK, Kalam, Fernandes

From former President A P J Abdul Kalam to a defence minister and an Indian...

'Kalam frisking at NY airport was serious blunder'

Terming as a "serious blunder" the frisking of former president A P J Abdul...

Dr Kalam asks: 'What will YOU be remembered for?'

Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam recently addressed the valedictory...

US officials who frisked Kalam sacked: Govt

Two officials of United Station Transportation Security Administration...

Kalam has an advice for politicians

"The political system does not enjoy full confidence of the people despite...

Kalam on US frisking: 'Forget it. Not worth talking about'

80-year-old Kalam was twice frisked at the JFK Airport by security officials...

Kalam NOT exempted from security screening: US

India and the United States are planning to hold talks on appropriate...

Kalam frisked at JFK airport; US apologises

The United States has apologised to former President A P J Abdul Kalam for...

Kalam suggests 10-point programme for Koodankulam nuke plant

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam has submitted a 39-page report to the...

Nothing to fear, Koodankulam will be a success, assures Kalam

Dr Kalam assures the protestors and the country that the technology used in...

Koodankulam nuke plant totally safe, says Kalam

Giving a thumbs up to the Koodankulam nuclear power project, former...

IN PHOTOS: A trip to Dr Kalam's museum

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar takes us through former president Dr Kalam's...

Centre to seek Kalam's guidance on Koodankulam

The Centre is expected to constitute an expert group after Prime Minister...

Kalam celebrates birthday, plants saplings with kids

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam, who turned 80 today, celebrated his...

Kalam's mantra: Children can be tools to remove corruption

Amid a raging debate on steps to check corruption, former President APJ...

Review: I Am Kalam is a winner

The National Award-winning actor Harsh inhabits the world of Chhotu...

'I was inspired by Slumdog Millionaire'

Delhi slum boy and National Award winner for I Am Kalam, Harsh Mayar,...

2nd Green Revolution to happen in Bihar: Kalam

Farmers in Paliganj are 'immensely contributing' towards optimising...

India can be economically developed by 2020: Kalam

India can become economically developed by 2020 if it maintains a GDP of...

'India needs talented youth with higher education'

India needs large number of talented youth with higher education for...

Abdul Kalam's advisor death sparks false rumours

Rumours about the death of former President APJ Abdul Kalam set the world of...

Kalam thrilled by Gujarat's high growth

"Gujarat registered a sustained agricultural growth of 7 to 9 per cent over...

Create job creators, not seekers: Kalam

While calling for interventions to improve, among other things, the...

How this IIM grad came to work with Dr APJ Kalam

Amidst all the tension of the economic meltdown, Srijan Pal Singh took the...

'Kalam-NSS' initiative to tap solar power in space

"The 'Kalam-NSS' Energy Initiative is a transformative idea that can up...

Nirmohi Akhara wants Kalam to mediate

Nirmohi Akhara, the main plaintiff in the Ayodhya title suit, wants the...

Yet another honorary doctorate for Kalam

In recognition of his vision, dedication and leadership in the study and...

Kalam may be EC's brand ambassador for Bihar polls

Former President APJ Abdul Kalam is likely to be the Election Commission of...

Educating rural children: Kalam to show the way

Former Indian president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam will be the keynote speaker at...

How Kalam can help end Kashmir's cycle of violence

Colonel Dr Anil Athale (retd) writes an open letter to former President A P...

India should have re-usable missiles: Kalam

The country should now opt for developing reusable missiles which come back...

Bhopal tragedy verdict anguishing, says Kalam

Former President A P J Abul Kalam has termed as "anguishing" the court...

Meet Kalam's 104-year-old friend!

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam has a 104-year-old friend who reveals...

Pix: In US, Missile Man sends out a stern missive

Former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, visiting Washington, DC, did what he...

Kalam's cure for the Naxalite problem

The former President also predicted that the conflict between India and...

The boy from Rameswaram who became President

Dr Kalam, the scientist with the poet's heart started the journey of his...

Kalam's Song of Youth, now a music video

More than twenty years ago, when Doordarshan had the legends from all walks...

Kalam proposes World Space Council

Former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam has proposed creation of "World...

Kalam not qualified to talk about Pokhran: Sethna

'What did he (Kalam) know about extracting, making explosive grade? He...

Pokhran nuke tests were sucessful, says Kalam

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam said the Pokhran tests of 1998 were...

Kochi: Kalam made to walk in search of his car

In an apparent breach of security, former President A P J Abdul Kalam was...

Will apologise personally to Kalam: Continental

Reacting to former President APJ Abdul Kalam's statement that he has not...

Have not received apology from Continental: Kalam

Former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam has said he is yet to receive an...

Centre was aware of Kalam frisking incident

A day after the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security filed an FIR against...

Frisking row: US airline apologises to Kalam

In its apology to Kalam for frisking him at the Indira Gandhi International...

Continental gets notice for frisking Kalam

"Not only the preliminary inquiry has been ordered but we also have a...

Kalam frisked by American airline at Delhi airport

The Civil Aviation Ministry has ordered a probe into the incident involving...

Dr Abdul Kalam on success and entrepreneurship

A clear aim , knowledge, hard work and perseverance are some of the...

Kalam awarded Hoover Medal

Kalam, the first Asian to receive the honor that has been given annually...

Kalam says Indians' savings habit will help them

The savings-oriented psyche of Indians and their habit of living within...

Prestigious Hoover Medal for Kalam

The citation said that he is being recognised for making state-of-the-art...

Omar Abdullah to go Kalam way on internet

Abdullah is among a growing set of young Indian politicians who are active...

Destroy terror hideouts, says Kalam

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam today advocated a three-pronged strategy...

Kalam on N-power

Contending that India is a nuclear-weapon state whether the world recognises...

Youth should help eradicate corruption, says Kalam

"Everyone should listen to their conscience before doing anything. Youth and...

Kalam hails ISRO's achievement

Hailing the achievement of Indian Space Research Organisation scientists,...

All polls should be held on the same day: Kalam

Lamenting that the country is busy in elections throughout the year, former...

Management students should study terror factors

In the wake of terrorist attacks in the capital and other parts of the...

India can make 70-seater passenger jets: Kalam

With the technology available, production of 70 seater passenger aircraft...

Social transformation through science: Kalam

Solutions to seven major problems -- relating to solar power, nuclear power,...

India to become superpower by 2012, says Kalam

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam lauded ISRO scientists for successfully...

How Kalam avoided J & K issue with Musharraf

Details of what transpired at the 30-minute meeting have been revealed by P...

'Kalam was ready to appoint Sonia as PM in 2004'

Giving first insights to what transpired at Rashtrapati Bhavan during that...

Kalam says 'global sourcing' need of the hour

Mooting 'global sourcing' to deal with challenges faced by humanity, former...

Brickbats not bouquets for Kalam in Nalanda

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on...

President Kalam's Republic Day agenda

When Rediff.com requested former President A P J Abdul Kalam to compose a...

More creative minds will hasten development: Kalam

"Higher the number of creative minds, the faster India will transform into a...

Aerospace design: Kalam moots virtual platform

"I am visualising a "Virtual Collaborative GRID for Aerospace and Automotive...

Focus on 'national prosperity index' not GDP:Kalam

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam said on Wednesday the country's economic...

Kalam's wait for official residence ends

Ex-President APJ Abdul Kalam has moved to his allotted accommodation at 10...

From Missile Man to Media Man

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam has launched a fortnightly e-paper...

Work to make India developed: Kalam to children

Children should take the lead in making India a developed and prosperous...

I was opposed to Office of Profit Bill: Kalam

A P J Abdul Kalam, who became the first President to return a bill to the...

Kalam's next stop: Banaras Hindu University

Disclosing this in the academic council meeting of the BHU, Vice Chancellor...

Kalam conferred Honourary Doctorate of Science

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam has been conferred with a Honourary...

Kalam receives King Charles II Medal

Lord Martin Rees, president of The Royal Society, presented the medal and a...

Kalam's formula for progress in space science

He stressed the need to 'ignite the minds' and attract the imagination of...

Give your adopted country your all: Kalam to NRIs

"Today, 23 million Indian reside abroad. Either, they are citizens of other...

Ex-president Kalam to celebrate birthday in US

Erstwhile Indian president A P J Abdul Kalam, will return to the United...

Mankind should find a habitat in the galaxy: Kalam

Mankind needs to find an alternative habitat in another planet with the Moon...

Dr Kalam in Silicon Valley

The round table was organised by the Indian Institute of Science Alumni...

Kalam to speak on India's prospects in Valley

The event is being organised jointly by the Indian Institute of Science...

Kalam, Shekhawat still homeless in New Delhi

They continue to wait for new homes that are yet to be readied by the...

Kalam donates Rs 1 lakh to NGO

Inaugurating the Community Mental Health Centre and community project of...

Kalam wows students at Gandhigram University

Kalam's address -- during the course of which he touched upon his pet...

Kalam visits his favourite restaurant for dinner

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam made a surprise visit to his favourite...

I'm Anna University prof, not ex-President: Kalam

Disclosing his future plans, Kalam said he will be donning five caps in his...

Power cut sends Kalam to Raj Bhavan for the night

Former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, who arrived in Chennai last night,...

Life lessons from Dr Kalam

This is what Sachin Lele has learnt from the person he thinks has been one...

We can do it, says Kalam in last Prez speech

"I will be always with you, dear citizens, in the great mission of making...

Students pay 'foodgrain' tribute to Kalam

In a fitting tribute to the outgoing President, school students in Indore...

Kalam, an admirer of inner beauty

The first of the many anecdotes about the president that you will see in the...

Will Kalam choose Lutyens' Delhi or Chennai?

Intelligence agencies have ear marked some guest houses in the capital for...

'Kalam wants to move into his old room'

The vice chancellor has plans to provide him all the facilities so that...

Where will Kalam go? Nalanda or Anna univ?

Dr Kalam did not specify about the duration of his stay in the university.

Kalam to hold tea party for media

But the grand finale of farewell parties would be on July 22 when the VVIPs...

Bihar to offer key Nalanda univ post to Kalam

The idea of the University was first mooted in the late 1990s, but it was...

Kalam's dream project a step closer

The first meeting of the Nalanda Mentor Group headed by Nobel Laureate...

Kalam approves new home in Delhi

After months of dilly dallying President A P J Abdul Kalam has finally given...

Tap global healthcare marts: Kalam to India Inc

President A P J Abdul Kalam asked the Indian companies on Friday to tap the...

'The President said I was fantastic'

Readers recall their meeting with President Kalam

'It was my dream come true to meet Kalam'

'He was very down to earth; he said Good Luck with a heartful Smile which...

Kalam's pets to miss him at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Shivraj Patil, who is most likely to succeed Kalam, has listed his interests...

Aim for 8-10% growth, says Kalam

President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam said on Thursday he was confident that the...

IT will lead to new aerospace devices: Kalam

The convergence of nano, bio and information technologies will lead to new...

People keys to India's development: Kalam

President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam stressed on the need for people's active...

Kalam has no desire for second term

The Left parties have already indicated that they would not give another...

President Kalam chosen for King Charles II medal

The 75-year-old president, is only the second head of state after Emperor...

In last address, Kalam bats for 2-party system

Paying homage to martyrs, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged people to...

No 2nd term for Kalam: Left

"We have yet to decide about the party's candidate, but one thing is clear...

Left, Shiv Sena think alike on 2nd term for Kalam

The Left has never been comfortable with Kalam and had even put up the late...

BJP for Kalam as President

The opposition is banking heavily on the results of Uttar Pradesh elections,...

I am not averse to 2nd term: President Kalam

President Kalam's term ends on July 25, 2007, and the new president has to...

Ask Kalam about 2nd term and he offers you lunch!

"Air India has prepared a very good lunch (which is) ready for you and it is...

From pilot to Santa, all in a day's work for Kalam

The 75-year-old Kalam, who is in Greece on a three-day state visit, began...

Kalam pushes for nuclear power in Athens

India has to go in for nuclear power generation in a big way using...

Greek President greets Kalam in Sanskrit

Papoulias said India played a particularly significant and stabilising role...

Prosperity important to avoid conflicts: Kalam

The President said that there was a need for finding solutions for depleting...

Kalam for cooperation with EU in energy sector

Noting India's need to raise power generation capacity to four lakh MW by...

President Kalam leaves for France, Greece tour

The President was seen off at the airport by Vice President Bhairon Singh...

Be self-reliant: Kalam to IT firms

President A P J Abdul Kalam underscored the need to attain self-reliance in...

Narayana Murthy as President? Fantastic: Kalam

However, talking to media persons later, Murthy advocated another term for...

Kalam to spend less, save govt money

The total budget of the staff, household and allowances of the President...

No force can be used to acquire land: Kalam

President A P J Abdul Kalam suggested on Friday setting up of three special...

President Kalam trips on dais, unhurt

"The President is absolutely fine," a Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesman said.

Kalam: DRDO must be ready for new challenges

What President Kalam told young scientists at DRDO.

'Action-oriented solution needed to tackle terror'

"Presently terrorism and low intensity warfare are affecting many parts of...

Kalam's address kicks off row over secularism

'Whether it was a bureaucratic or the translator's mistake, it had to be...

Cope with India's needs, Kalam to scientists

For this, the President delivering a 'special address', said the country's...

Kalam asks govt to reconsider Bhalla's appointment

The President also took into account the dissenting note of one of the three...

Kalam calls on Khushwant Singh

The meeting lasted for half an hour with Khushwant taking his legendary...

Kalam on why Sanskrit is important

He suggested that the Sanskrit Vidyapeetam, apart from their academic...

President Kalam's speech interrupted by youth

The President was about to conclude his speech when the incident occurred.

India must be among top 10 nations: Kalam

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Wednesday emphasised the need to improve...

Target 10% GDP growth: Kalam

Concerned over the plight of 220 million people living below poverty line,...

Kalam flays science depts for not using funds

Kalam asked the scientific community to have a clear vision for the progress...

Kalam's tips to tackle terror

The President also warned against rising Left-wing extremism.

Kalam for raising GDP from 8 to 10%

The country's overall gross domestic product has to be raised to 10 per cent...

Be ready for war in space: Kalam

"The whole war environment will be a network centric and it could be...

Kalam seeks $200 bn for India's ICT sector

President A P J Abdul Kalam asked the Indian IT industry on Wednesday to...

Opposition thumbs up to Kalam for 2nd term

BJP's announcement has come at a time when the climate is warming up for the...

Dedicated police force can combat extremism: Kalam

"In order to contain terrorism, the police force will have to create a new...

How Kalam wants to fight corruption

Kalam hinted at the need for decreasing government control to combat...

I am a Brahmachari: Kalam

Kalam pointed out that children could play a pivitol role in creating a...

India Inc must create a rural development fund: Ka

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Wednesday called upon India Inc to come...

Album features President Kalam's poems

As a tribute to him, New York-based Oriental Records has produced a musical...

President Kalam, the idol. Literally

The idol was dressed in a grey suit, which Dr Kalam wore during his recent...

President Kalam greets the nation on Diwali

The President wished Indians abroad as well.

President visits Manipur amid boycott call

Though armed personnel were positioned on the main roads of Imphal, strike...

Kalam was caned for being naughty in school

"I believe that homework is part of education. It improves the working of...

Kalam to meet Afzal's family

Afzal's wife Tabassum, who submitted a clemency petition for her husband on...

President addresses forum in Tirunelveli

He said that as infrastructure was already stressed in the cities industrial...

1 held for Kalam flight bomb hoax call

1 held for Kalam flight bomb hoax

Kalam's flight delayed following bomb threat

Kalam's plane delayed following call about bomb threat

Kalam's gift to Durban school

Fulfilling his promise, President A P J Abdul Kalam has sent a consignment...

Kalam promises National War Memorial

Noting that such a monument would be the country's way of expressing...

We need to fight terrorism together: Kalam

President Kalam asked for a united front against terror in all forms.

Order in nation leads to peace: Kalam

Kalam's Speech on Independence Eve

'Terror-related cases must be dealt on priority'

Fast action was also needed to rehabilitate the militancy-affected and those...

Youth held for hate mail to Kalam

Police on Wednesday arrested a youth in Indore in connection with an e-mail...

President receives 'threatening' e-mail

The e-mail was sent from leading web portal Yahoo!

Kalam's tips to India Inc for creative leadership

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Tuesday exhorted India Inc to improve its...

I have seen their pain: Kalam

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Monday visited the King Edward Memorial...

Kalam's 5-point formula for India's growth

He was addressing the Madhya Pradesh Assembly while marking the start of its...

Human rights activists meet Kalam

Kalam has asked them to give him suggestions on how to contain fascism.

Kalam to present TERI awards on Jun 26

President A P J Abdul Kalam will confer The Energy and Resources Institute...

Had no time to be nervous on flight: Kalam

I was not nervous, there was no time to be nervous, President Kalam said...

Nano computers: IBM may partner India

President A P J Abdul Kalam has favoured India and IBM jointly developing...

IT can counter corruption: Kalam

Proposing e-governance as a tool for corruption-free administration,...

President Kalam condoles Dr Rajkumar's death

President Kalam also sent his heartfelt condolences to the members of the...

President condoles Meerut tragedy

President Kalam wished speedy recovery of those who were injured in the...

Kalam's 10 missions for Bihar's growth

Laying emphasis on agriculture and allied sectors, social sector,...

Kalam suggests study on judicial delays

Kalam was concerned about the huge gap between the number of arrests made...

Kalam returns after two-nation tour

A high point of his three-day visit to Port Louis was New Delhi's offer to...

Myanmar: Kalam visits traditional medicine inst

The Institute of Traditional Medicine in Mandalay Friday had a distinguished...

Kalam mesmerises children with mantra for success

Appreciating a question as to whether science could usher in peace, the...

Kalam, the author catching on in South Korea

Kalam, whose power point presentations on impact of science on a nation's...

India needs more Fortune 500 companies: Kalam

President A P J Abdul Kalam said righteousness in life and possessing an...

Kalam's view on how Indian IT can earn $200 bn

"Focus on India, but also keep in sight ASEAN and African markets to sustain...

We are committed to dialogue with Pak: Kalam

The President said that India remains concerned about infiltration and...

Develop infrastructure in north-east: Kalam

The President told a joint session of Parliament that roads need to be...

Kalam presents colours to eastern naval fleet

President A P J Abdul Kalam Monday presented colours to the eastern naval...

President Kalam to undertake submarine sortie

Kalam had previously visited a submarine in the harbour when he was...

Kalam's tri-nation visit extremely successful

Dr Kalam said the most important aspect of the visit was the signing of the...

Future of business will definitely be Asia: Kalam

India offers to set up e-business infrastructure in Asean area

Kalam heads for Philippines from Singapore

President Kalam is on a three-nation tour.

Wound of 1962 has healed: Kalam

He said it was not only a question of India and China coming together in...

President Kalam leaves for 3-nation tour

Kalam begins his tour with a three-day visit to Singapore.

India, Russia planning youth satellite

The satellite will be built by universities in collaboration with Indian...

5 books Kalam wants kids to read in 2006

There were precepts, tales, admonitions, exercises and even homework for...

Solar power for Rashtrapati Bhavan soon

President Kalam said establishment of solar power plants was one of the...

Kalam comes as a saviour to suffering girl

Anshu, third daughter of a private security guard in a biscuit factory and a...

Bihar should have a vision: Kalam

President A P J Abdul Kalam Friday set a vision for turning Bihar into a...

Kalam refuses doctorate from Patna University

The Vice Chancellor said that secretary to the President of India...

Kalam calls for global monsoon research

Computers, Kalam said were going to give us a challenge. Not only the...

Kalam for 10% GDP growth

President APJ Abdul Kalam on Wednesday said that India's GDP has to grow at...

Kalam's dream: The virtual election

Under Dr Kalam's vision for e-governance, artificial intelligence software...

Kalam hails Manjunath

Honest citizens will be protected and it will be done because of your son's...

Kalam visits special school in Kerala

Special children have a date with President

Kalam asks courts to ensure speedy justice

The president said that the "dynamism and innovativeness" of the judicial...

Prez launches Indo-US universities network

He said the networking through EDUSAT was the first step towards creating...

Kalam for 'made in India' drugs

The country should have drugs designed, developed, produced and marketed in...

Kalam asks scientists to predict natural disasters

Kalam asks scientists to predict natural disasters

Why Kalam loves Rajasthan

"I love the full moon night in the sandy desert and wish to spend time there...

The President thanks rediff readers

The President thanks rediff readers

Kalam's digital dream for India

With efficient use of technology, Kalam said, the official sitting at the...

President Kalam donates month's salary for relief

This forms part of the contribution of Rs 2.23 lakh made by employees of...

Kalam inaugurates e-governance portal in Delhi

Observing that good governance was being recognised as an important goal by...

Reporting with compassion

The concluding part of President APJ Abdul Kalam's speech at the 11th...

'Dharma of emerging woman'

President APJ Abdul Kalam on the importance of women in nation-building

Kalam suggests science cadre

Kalam suggests creation of science cadre, your say?

Kalam pays tribute to Gandhi

Kalam pays tribute to Gandhi

Kalam didn't transfer ACP: Rashtrapati Bhawan

A Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesman in New Delhi denied Kalam's being involved in...

President Kalam's 'guiding souls'

The new book has been co-authored by Arun Tiwari.

Kalam's new book shows his spiritual side

The book - encompassing the ideals of Ashoka, Mahatma Gandhi, Thomas Edison,...

Kalam's 7-point plan for auditors

Citing his experience of the 'Agni' missile programme, President APJ Abdul...

There is continuity in what I am doing: Prez

Dr A P J Abdul Kalam finds continuity in the work he is doing as President...

Kalam to open bio-informatics centre in Hyderabad

President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam will dedicate the Centre for DNA...

Kalam's 3-point agenda for success

Innovative products coupled with cost effective and quality manufacturing...

Don't be caged by politics: Kalam

"The Governor's role is to distil the best of aspirations of the people from...

India favours reforms in UN: Kalam

Kalam appreciated Iceland's principled stand and consistent support to...

Kalam's surprise gift for Swiss prez

Kalam gifted pictures of the Alps taken on May 22 by the recently launched...

Indo-Swiss talks to include UN seat issue

President Kalam, who is on a four-day visit to Switzerland, will put forth...

Swiss honour Kalam, May 26 is Science Day

Kalam is the first Indian head of state to visit Switzerland after a gap of...

Prez's Russia visit to boost space cooperation

In the first state visit of an Indian President to Russia in the last 17...

Call NGOs 'societal transformers': Kalam

The president said the term NGO had a negative connotation to it.

Kalam's 8-point plan to create 56 mn jobs

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Wednesday mooted eight schemes to generate 56...

President Kalam pays tribute to Gemini

The President expresses admiration for Gemini Ganesan's acting.

Kalam criticises horsetrading

Kalam said when politics degraded itself to political adventurism, the...

Kalam's poems now in Urdu

Engineer poet Shakil Shifai, who authored the book titled 'Mera Safar' from...

Kalam's salary Rs 6 lakh this year

The outlay for the President, his secretariat and household establishment...

Anti-riots law on the anvil: Kalam

The government will deal resolutely with any attempts to spread communal...

BrahMos ready for induction: President

'A number of new projects for induction of various equipment and weapon...

Indian IT must bag 15% global market: Kalam

Indian information technology and information technology-enabled services...

President Kalam discharged from hospital

Kalam would not require bed rest and could return to 'normal work...

Kalam undergoes non-invasive corrective procedure

A closed reduction of the fracture was done on Kalam under short general...

President slips during walk; fractures shoulder

Kalam will undergo correctional surgery tomorrow.

Kalam rushes to UP nurse's aid

President Kalam was upset when he saw a report in a leading national daily...

Girl breaks Kalam's security cordon

Archana managed to go through the security ring, went up to the dais and...

I have been 'aiming high' since I was 10: Kalam

"When I was 10 years old, my teacher in the local school in my native...

Economy must grow @ 10%: Kalam

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Monday said that to meet the challenge of...

Kalam's 5-pt agenda for India

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Thursday unfolded a five-point integrated...

India missed human genome bus: Kalam

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Thursday said that though the country had...

Kalam stresses e-marketing in agriculture

While asking the Indian industry to become more competitive and become...

Kalam's 6-point mission for banks

Kalam has asked banks to create and nurture five rural development projects...

Employ disabled in call centres: Kalam

The IT community to devise a Braille keyboard with necessary software to...

Dreams of a new India

Dreams of new india

Kalam asks Rathore for report on Indian sport

The President told the Athens Olympics silver medallist to make an...

Kalam for new world body to tackle terror

'No nation should have veto powers. We need a foundation for the UN. It...

GSLV launch by 2007, promises Kalam

The President was visiting the National Institute of Technology in Srinagar.

You have done us proud: Kalam to Rathore

'This is a reward for your hard work, which has brought unprecedented joy to...

Kalam lauds maker of largest black pearl

Dr Ajay K Sonkar, who produced the pearl through the black lip oyster...

Urban-rural divide will go in 15 years, says Kalam

President Kalam was talking to students of the Government Higher Secondary...

Mr President, do you know the answers?

How does a rocket fly? Why can't we live on moon? Why don't crafts land on...

Kalam seeks advice on Dhananjoy's mercy plea

Kalam seeks advice on Dhananjoy's mercy plea

Kalam to address AP assembly

It will be the first address ever by a President to a state assembly.

Grow at 10% to end poverty: Kalam

President A P J Abdul Kalam said on Friday that to completely eradicate...

With 10% growth, we can end poverty: Kalam

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Wednesday asked the industry to encourage...

Kalam's prescription for 10% GDP growth

Setting the prescription for a 10 per cent annual economic growth, President...

Kalam for stronger Indo-Sudan ties

'The time has thus arrived for our two nations to consolidate the...

Wish President Kalam

Abdul Kalam, probably India's most popular president yet, turns 72.

Education key to develop India: Kalam

'Our education policy should ensure that India is transformed into a...

Kalam to address nation today

He will be the first head of State to address the nation on the eve of...

Kalam congratulates Anju

The President said her World Athletics bronze medal will encourage more...

Kalam set to finish India tour

The President has already visited 23 states and will cover the rest in August.

Kalam exhorts industrialists to transform villages

The President, who was delivering the Dhirubhai Ambani Memorial Lecture,...

President prays for peace at Hazratbal

'Islam is a religion of peaceĀ… Prophet Mohammed also preached peace in the...

Kalam to reach Hazratbal via Dal Lake

He will be the first President to take a boat ride in the Dal Lake in more...

Jammu University awaits Kalam

The President will be presented a special robe with 4 inch-wide gold...

Developed India will be a reality: Kalam

President Kalam said one of the important indicators of a developed nation...

Kalam gets 200,000th copy of autobiography

The President presented copies of the special edition of his autobiography...

Ganguly violates protocol at President's tea party

The Indian captain left to catch a flight though the President was still at...

Country needs biotech policy: Kalam

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Saturday said the country needed a national...

Eight per cent growth achievable: Kalam

Terming the ambitious eight per cent Tenth Plan growth target as achievable,...

Kalam to get first social security card

The first permanent social security card will roll out on February 25 as...

We need to double GDP growth rate: Kalam

GDP can grow only by concentrating on integrating agriculture, food...

Think big, Kalam tells youth

'The convergence of ICT, nano-technology, and biological sciences is on the...

Kalam calls for 9-11% growth

President APJ Abdul Kalam said today that the country should aim for 9-11...

Kalam second President to grace Indian Chamber

Indian Chamber of Commerce has done it again. After managing to bring the...

Combined effort need to eliminate communal differe

'It is visible everywhere that people are against violence and want to live...

Can't be idle when neighbour has nukes: Kalam

The President said, 'Strength respects strength.'