News for 'Abdul Kalam'

Kalam proposes World Space Council

Kalam proposes World Space Council

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam has proposed creation of "World Space Council" for global cooperation in the planning and implementation of space exploration and security missions.

PM meets President Kalam

PM meets President Kalam

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

The meeting between Dr Singh and Kalam came ahead of the Congress Working Committee session, which discussed the situation in UP.

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Rediff readers wrote emotionally about the passing of Dr Abdul Kalam while others sent in pictures of chance meetings with this humble physicist who was always available with an easy smile and some gentle words.

Ravi Kishan Wins An Award Not For Films!

Ravi Kishan Wins An Award Not For Films!

Rediff.com18 May 2025

BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan has been awarded the Sansad Ratna for his outstanding performance in the Lok Sabha, becoming the first actor-turned-politician to receive the honour.

President Kalam receives Id greetings

President Kalam receives Id greetings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

President A P J Abdul Kalam receives Id greetings from a large number of visitors at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi, on Monday.

First Look: President Kalam in Arunachal

First Look: President Kalam in Arunachal

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

The President met the local tribal people and interacted with them.

Kalam suggests science cadre

Kalam suggests science cadre

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Kalam suggests the creation of a science cadre. Tell us what you think.

Kalam on N-power

Kalam on N-power

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

Contending that India is a nuclear-weapon state whether the world recognises it or not, former President APJ Abdul Kalam has said the country needs not go for any more atomic tests to prove this status "again and again".

President Kalam discharged from hospital

President Kalam discharged from hospital

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Kalam would not require bed rest and could return to 'normal work immediately', Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesman S M Khan said.

Dr Kalam in Silicon Valley

Dr Kalam in Silicon Valley

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

The round table was organised by the Indian Institute of Science Alumni Association of North America, Pan-IIT, India Community Centre, and TiE Silicon Valley.

Social transformation through science: Kalam

Social transformation through science: Kalam

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Solutions to seven major problems -- relating to solar power, nuclear power, healthcare, HIV/AIDS, stem cell research, forecasting of earthquake and precision forecasting of rain content for particular cloud condition -- were challenging areas for the young researchers, Kalam said.

Thousands say goodbye as Kalam makes his way home

Thousands say goodbye as Kalam makes his way home

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

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

EU delegation meets Kalam

EU delegation meets Kalam

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

EU shares its view that a new direction has to be given in energy cooperation for development of alternate sources of energy.

Destroy terror hideouts, says Kalam

Destroy terror hideouts, says Kalam

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam today advocated a three-pronged strategy to combat terror which included raiding and smashing militant hideouts both inside and outside the country.

Second term for President Kalam?

Second term for President Kalam?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Do you think President Kalam should get a second stint?

Jaya case before Kalam

Jaya case before Kalam

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

VP poll: AIADMK urges TN MPs to back NDA nominee Radhakrishnan

VP poll: AIADMK urges TN MPs to back NDA nominee Radhakrishnan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Senior DMK leader TKS Elangovan accused the BJP of nominating Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan for Vice President for electoral gains in Tamil Nadu. AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami urged support for Radhakrishnan, while other leaders offered mixed reactions.

Country needs biotech policy: Kalam

Country needs biotech policy: Kalam

Rediff.com22 Mar 2003

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Saturday said the country needed a national biotech policy for tapping the full potential of the science and utilising it for economic development.

President Kalam's 'guiding souls'

President Kalam's 'guiding souls'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2005

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

President Kalam on the drums!

President Kalam on the drums!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

President Abdul Kalam jams with percussionist Sivamani at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.' 'Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.' 'It often means we open our systems to them, but they don't reciprocate.' 'They could have kill switches in their systems and might even be able to affect ours.'

Kalam pays tribute to Narayanan

Kalam pays tribute to Narayanan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Recalls his personal association with his predecessor, and his scholarly advice.

Kalam's classes for Musharraf

Kalam's classes for Musharraf

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

Amitabh Bachchan to play Dr Kalam?

Amitabh Bachchan to play Dr Kalam?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

'Dr Kalam should be alive within all of us,' I Am Kalam director Nila Madhab Panda tells Subhash K Jha.

Kalam meets Gladys Staines

Kalam meets Gladys Staines

Rediff.com15 May 2003

She is the widow of slain Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines.

President Kalam, the idol. Literally

President Kalam, the idol. Literally

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

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

Kalam presents Padma awards

Kalam presents Padma awards

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

Among those who received the awards were Odissi danseuse Sonal Mansingh, ghazal singer Jagjit Singh, journalist Prabhu Chawla and actors Aamir Khan and Naseeruddin Shah.

Kalam impressed with India's submarines

Kalam impressed with India's submarines

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

Issuing a statement after disembarking from the submarine, Kalam said he was convinced that the submarines force could shoulder ''much higher technical and professional challenges''.

Will apologise personally to Kalam: Continental

Will apologise personally to Kalam: Continental

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Reacting to former President APJ Abdul Kalam's statement that he has not received any communication from Continental Airlines, the United States-based airline on Thursday said that they want to apologise personally to him."Since he is not in Delhi, we are waiting for him to return so that we can apologise personally to Dr Kalam," the airline said.The development came shortly after Dr Kalam said that he is yet to receive an apology from the airlines, for frisking him.

Kalam visits Shwedagon Pagoda

Kalam visits Shwedagon Pagoda

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Frisking row: US airline apologises to Kalam

Frisking row: US airline apologises to Kalam

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

In its apology to Kalam for frisking him at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in a breach of protocol, it said it did not intend to offend the former President or the sentiments of the people of the country.

Kalam visits Siachen glacier

Kalam visits Siachen glacier

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

President Kalam, the supreme commander of the armed forces, spoke at length about the dangers of environmental degradation to the 72 km glacier in his address to the jawans.

Kalam's tips to tackle terror

Kalam's tips to tackle terror

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

The President also warned against rising Left-wing extremism.

Kalam bowls US students over

Kalam bowls US students over

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, visiting Washington, DC, did what he does best and likes the most in recent years -- talking to and engaging with students. But, Kalam was also not averse to conveying the message to the powers that be in the US that their reluctance to utilize the core competence of India in science and technology was to their detriment and cited the example of the joint ventures between Indian and Russian scientists.

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

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

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

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

Kalam conferred Honourary Doctorate of Science

Kalam conferred Honourary Doctorate of Science

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam has been conferred with a Honourary Doctorate of Science by the University of Wolverhampton in the United Kingdom in recognition of his eminence in the international community as a scientist, educationist and statesman. This is the 33rd Honourary Doctorate received by Kalam from Indian and foreign universities.

Kalam ready to reconsider decision: Naidu

Kalam ready to reconsider decision: Naidu

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

After the meeting with Kalam, Third Front leaders appealed to the United Progressive Alliance, the National Democratic Alliance and other parties to support Kalam for a second term in office.

Kalam visits J&K quake victims

Kalam visits J&K quake victims

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

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

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

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

In a spontaneous outpouring of grief, thousands of people bid an emotional farewell to former President APJ Abdul Kalam who was on Thursday laid to rest with full state honours in his home town here amid chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai".

'Kalam gives the youth hope'

'Kalam gives the youth hope'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

'There is nothing like the President does not desire a second term and wants to return to academia. That is not the point. The point is what the nation desires,' says Professor Arun Tiwari, the President's friend and biographer.