During the 35-minute meeting between the two, Kalam suggested the launch of an India-UN partnership for Afro-Asian development for providing urban amenities in rural areas.
In a federal democracy, the people must have a say (indirect or direct) in an office as important as that of governor. Especially in a governor who can now effectively veto a bill by simply refusing to sign it, argues Harishchandra.
Kalam, the first Asian to receive the honor that has been given annually since 1930 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers was feted at the Columbia University, the venue for the award ceremony that was attended by students and faculty members of the university, including two Nobel Laureates, as well as top Indian diplomats and members of the Indian American community.
He will be the first head of State to address the nation on the eve of Teacher's Day.
'I still remember back in 1971, the night they both got the news that Dr Vikram Sarabhai had died at his hotel in Kovalam, and rushing off with tears in their eyes.'
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.
The meeting between Dr Singh and Kalam came ahead of the Congress Working Committee session, which discussed the situation in UP.
Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma has triggered a row by saying that late president A P J Abdul Kalam was a great nationalist "despite" being a Muslim.
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.
President A P J Abdul Kalam receives Id greetings from a large number of visitors at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi, on Monday.
The President met the local tribal people and interacted with them.
Kalam suggests the creation of a science cadre. Tell us what you think.
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".
Kalam would not require bed rest and could return to 'normal work immediately', Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesman S M Khan said.
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.
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.
EU shares its view that a new direction has to be given in energy cooperation for development of alternate sources of energy.
The body of the 'people's President' was brought down to Rameswaram from New Delhi in the afternoon.
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.
Do you think President Kalam should get a second stint?
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.
The new book has been co-authored by Arun Tiwari.
President Abdul Kalam jams with percussionist Sivamani at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Recalls his personal association with his predecessor, and his scholarly advice.
She is the widow of slain Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines.
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.
The idol was dressed in a grey suit, which Dr Kalam wore during his recent trip to Guwahati.
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''.
'Dr Kalam should be alive within all of us,' I Am Kalam director Nila Madhab Panda tells Subhash K Jha.
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.
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.
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.
The President also warned against rising Left-wing extremism.
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.
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.
Former president's bungalow in New Delhi was allotted to Union minister Mahesh Sharma.
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.
