News for 'Abdul Kalam'

Be ready for war in space: Kalam

Be ready for war in space: Kalam

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

"The whole war environment will be a network centric and it could be electronically controlled combined with space encounters, deep sea encounters and ballistic missiles," the President observed.

Kalam's 7-point plan for auditors

Kalam's 7-point plan for auditors

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Citing his experience of the 'Agni' missile programme, President APJ Abdul Kalam on Tuesday asked auditors to adopt real-time and online corrections to various state-run schemes instead of audits after the programme.

Dedicated police force can combat extremism: Kalam

Dedicated police force can combat extremism: Kalam

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

"In order to contain terrorism, the police force will have to create a new cadre trained in low intensity warfare and equipped with state of the art technologies," he said.

No force can be used to acquire land: Kalam

No force can be used to acquire land: Kalam

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

President A P J Abdul Kalam suggested on Friday setting up of three special economic zones in Meghalaya for Rs 2500 crore (Rs 25 billion) additional revenue to the state's kitty and creation of 25000 employment opportunities.

In letter to Krishna, Kalam slams Amartya Sen

In letter to Krishna, Kalam slams Amartya Sen

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Former President APJ Abdul Kalam's letter, which he sent to Foreign Minister S M Krishna in last July, has now come into public domain, slamming Nobel Laureate economist Amartya Sen for forcing him out of his brainchild project of the Nalanda University in Bihar as its first visitor.

Brickbats not bouquets for Kalam in Nalanda

Brickbats not bouquets for Kalam in Nalanda

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday faced angry farmers in Nalanda, who pelted stones while demanding compensation from the state government for land acquisition for a proposed international university.

NDA indicates it will mobilise support for Kalam

NDA indicates it will mobilise support for Kalam

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance on Friday indicated that it will try to mobilise support of non-Congress parties for A P J Abdul Kalam, whose name has been floated by SP and Trinamool Congress.

Kochi: Kalam made to walk in search of his car

Kochi: Kalam made to walk in search of his car

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

In an apparent breach of security, former President A P J Abdul Kalam was forced to walk for nearly 15 minutes in search of his car in the premises of a private medical college in Kochi, after attending a function on Thursday.

Opposition thumbs up to Kalam for 2nd term

Opposition thumbs up to Kalam for 2nd term

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

BJP's announcement has come at a time when the climate is warming up for the assembly polls in four states, including Uttar Pradesh where Muslims are a key factor.

Salute India's Most Decorated Soldier

Salute India's Most Decorated Soldier

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Naib Subedar Chunni Lal is the only soldier awarded the Ashok Chakra, Vir Chakra and Sena Medal.

Ujjain: Slain professor's son petitions Kalam

Ujjain: Slain professor's son petitions Kalam

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

"I have written to the President seeking justice," said the aggrieved son.

Kalam undergoes non-invasive corrective procedure

Kalam undergoes non-invasive corrective procedure

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

A closed reduction of the fracture was done on Kalam under short general anaesthesia, Commandant of the Army Hospital, Research and Referral, said.

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

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

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

As the race for the President reaches it non-exciting climax, it is clear that no political constituent is winning with dignity, says Sheela Bhatt.

UPA delegation meets Kalam over Jharkhand bill

UPA delegation meets Kalam over Jharkhand bill

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

The leaders said that five members of the ruling NDA were facing disqualification for holding offices of profit.

Kalam calls for 9-11% growth

Kalam calls for 9-11% growth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

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

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

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The chocolate model of the missile man, weighing about 400 kilogram, is not for sale. It has been installed by Puducherry's chocolate boutique "Zuka" at its premises in Puducherry.

Three get jail for plot to kill Kalam

Three get jail for plot to kill Kalam

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

Mohammed Ashraf alias Mohammed Shakeel, Mohammed Amran and Abdul Majid also wanted to abduct Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly.

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

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

Rediff.com1 May 2007

The Left has never been comfortable with Kalam and had even put up the late Captain Lakshmi Sehgal when the NDA sought to make him a consensus candidate in 2002 and the Congress had no option left but to support him.

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

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

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

The 75-year-old Kalam, who is in Greece on a three-day state visit, began his morning on Friday with a visit to the prestigious Hellenic Aerospace Industry.

President Kalam's Website got 1 cr hits on Aug 15

President Kalam's Website got 1 cr hits on Aug 15

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

President A P J Abdul Kalam's Website registered a record 1 crore hits on August 15.

Kalam to visit Amritsar on Tuesday

Kalam to visit Amritsar on Tuesday

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

President A P J Abdul Kalam will visit Amritsar on Tuesday to attend the quadri-centennial celebrations of the installation of the Guru Granth Sahib.

Kalam asks courts to ensure speedy justice

Kalam asks courts to ensure speedy justice

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

The president said that the "dynamism and innovativeness" of the judicial system is vital for the country's development

Kalam asks scientists to predict natural disasters

Kalam asks scientists to predict natural disasters

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Kalam asks scientists to predict natural disasters

Kalam pats UPA for economic growth

Kalam pats UPA for economic growth

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

President Kalam donates month's salary for relief

President Kalam donates month's salary for relief

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

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

Kalam inaugurates e-governance portal in Delhi

Kalam inaugurates e-governance portal in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Observing that good governance was being recognised as an important goal by many countries, the President said the Internet revolution has proved to be a powerful tool for good governance initiatives.

The text of President Kalam's speech

The text of President Kalam's speech

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

The text of President A P J Abdul Kalam's address to the joint sitting of Parliament.

Kalam's funeral to take place in Rameswaram on Thursday

Kalam's funeral to take place in Rameswaram on Thursday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The funeral of late former President A P J Abdul Kalam will be held in Rameswaram, his birth place in Tamil Nadu, on July 30 with full military honours.

Kalam to visit Siachen in April

Kalam to visit Siachen in April

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

Let us reach the unreached: President Kalam

Let us reach the unreached: President Kalam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

In the address, the President dwelt on a wide range of issues facing the country and depicted the 'ambience in the nation (in) 2007' and the one that was possible in 2020.

All polls should be held on the same day: Kalam

All polls should be held on the same day: Kalam

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Lamenting that the country is busy in elections throughout the year, former president A P J Abdul Kalam said parliamentary, assembly and panchayat elections should be held on a single day.

Mumbai: Kalam, Sonia visits cause traffic snarls

Mumbai: Kalam, Sonia visits cause traffic snarls

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

Central Mumbai on Friday witnessed traffic snarls due to security measures in view of the public meeting of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and a rally by Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar besides President Kalam's visit to the city.

Kalam to attend India-Canada Foundation ceremony

Kalam to attend India-Canada Foundation ceremony

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Former president Dr Abdul Kalam has accepted an invitation of the Canada-India Foundation (CIF) to be the chief guest at their gala dinner on April 18 at Toronto's 'Liberty Grand' when this newly minted advocacy group will award Sam Pitroda their 'Chanchlani Global Indian Award'. The award will be in the form of a unique trophy accompanied with $50,000 that will go to the charity of the award recipient's choice, said CIF Convener Ajit Someswar.

Law of land will be supreme in Afzal case: Kalam

Law of land will be supreme in Afzal case: Kalam

Rediff.com29 Apr 2007

"Any judgment as per the law of the country will be processed and carried out. Law is the final authority," Kalam firmly told media persons on Saturday night while returning from Athens.

Kalam's tips to LIC for big growth

Kalam's tips to LIC for big growth

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Paperless scheme for policy documents, called dematerialisation, will enable easy storage of policies by the policy holders, the President said.

Kalam's salary Rs 6 lakh this year

Kalam's salary Rs 6 lakh this year

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

The outlay for the President, his secretariat and household establishment has been pegged at Rs 17.33 crore, an increase of Rs 38 lakh over the 2004-05 revised estimates.