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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''.

Kalam made us believe the sky was never too high

Kalam made us believe the sky was never too high

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'As a nation we came up short, but that did not deter Kalam. He made it his life mission to exhort the young to greatness.'

Collective success of every Indian, says Congress with nod to its govts role

Collective success of every Indian, says Congress with nod to its govts role

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

After Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the Moon, the Congress on Wednesday said it is a collective success of every Indian and ISRO's achievement reflects a saga of continuity and is truly fantastic.

Blast near Israeli embassy: What the cops have found so far

Blast near Israeli embassy: What the cops have found so far

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Officials probing a blast that occurred near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi suspect it was a well-orchestrated plan, knowing that no CCTV camera was installed on Prithviraj Road, police sources said on Wednesday.

'Relentless work is his religion'

'Relentless work is his religion'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

Have not received apology from Continental: Kalam

Have not received apology from Continental: Kalam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam has said he is yet to receive an apology from Continental Airlines for frisking him at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi in April this year.

President concludes historic visit to Myanmar

President concludes historic visit to Myanmar

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

The high point of the President's visit was the signing of three important agreements in natural gas, satellite-based remote sensing and promotion of Buddhist studies.

Neighbourhood First At Modi's Swearing-In

Neighbourhood First At Modi's Swearing-In

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Engagement with neighbours is a strategic imperative, and not an option, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

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.

'ISRO was their first wife'

'ISRO was their first wife'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'One thing about ISRO is that all the people who work there are passionate about their work.' 'They did not mind spending day and night over there.' 'Even today it is like that.'

APJ Kalam Marg to replace Delhi's Aurangzeb Road

APJ Kalam Marg to replace Delhi's Aurangzeb Road

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Following the former President's demise last month, there had been a demand from many sections of the society for dedicating a road after him as a token of love and tribute to the "missile man".

'The Magic Continues At ISRO'

'The Magic Continues At ISRO'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The benchmark was set by Dr Sarabhai.' 'If there is a problem, everybody would be encouraged to come up with a solution.' 'The final solution will be the result of all the inputs.' 'This is passed on through time.' 'Even today, you see that nobody wants to take particular credit on a success.'

I have been President, that experience is enough: Kalam

I have been President, that experience is enough: Kalam

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam on Saturday said that he had occupied the highest constitutional office of the country once, and that was enough for him. "I have done (sic) once as President of the country and that experience is enough," Kalam said while interacting with the audience at a programme.

Mamata Banerjee and the Politics of Impulsiveness

Mamata Banerjee and the Politics of Impulsiveness

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Hasty, ill-conceived steps show how isolated Mamata Banerjee had been from the national political trend. A fascinating excerpt from Sugato Hazra's Losing The Plot: Political Isolation Of West Bengal.

Kalam to commemorate Pokhran-II anniv

Kalam to commemorate Pokhran-II anniv

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Although the United Progressive Alliance government, in an undeclared policy, has decided to not celebrate the scientific achievement but few functions have been arranged unofficially to mark the day -- remembered as Pokhran-II.

Singur issue: NDA to ask President to intervene

Singur issue: NDA to ask President to intervene

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

The resolution said the government should talk to the Tatas and return the lands of farmers who had not been willing to part with them and who had not availed of compensation.

Sangeet Natak Academi Awards

Sangeet Natak Academi Awards

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Winners of the awards for the year 2005 lauded by President Kalam.

Rameswaram's special send-off for their favourite son

Rameswaram's special send-off for their favourite son

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Keeping his secular credentials in mind and his love for all religions, a special prayer will be held at the Rameshwar temple and the Mohideen Aandavar Masjid.

President visits Manipur amid boycott call

President visits Manipur amid boycott call

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Though armed personnel were positioned on the main roads of Imphal, strike supporters burnt tyres and blocked all roads in Imphal.

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Although the credit for acquiring the technological skill must be given to India's outstanding nuclear scientists, the decision to go nuclear was a political one that entailed clarity of vision, courage and resolve, points out Rup Narayan Das.

China invites Kalam to teach any subject of his choice

China invites Kalam to teach any subject of his choice

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The invitation to teach at Peking University was extended to Kalam by its chairman Zhu Shanlu when he met the former Indian president on Thursday night

President Kalam at IIT Delhi

President Kalam at IIT Delhi

Rediff.com22 May 2007

President Kalam at IIT Delhi

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Israel embassy blast: Cops seek footage from Jamia

Israel embassy blast: Cops seek footage from Jamia

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Police suspect that one of the persons who visited the blast site at the Prithviraj Road two hours prior to the incident had come from Jamia Nagar in southeast Delhi.

Kalam had a surprise assignment for IIM Shillong students

Kalam had a surprise assignment for IIM Shillong students

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Working tirelessly even on his last day, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam had planned a surprise assignment for the students of IIM Shillong on finding innovative ways to end disruption in Parliament.

PM calls on Kalam

PM calls on Kalam

Rediff.com28 Aug 2005

PM calls on Kalam ahead on Afghan visit

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a Project Director is appointed, the whole organization -- including the Chairman ISRO -- works for his success. It is a lesson that has been of abiding value all through the other projects I have worked on,' recalls the late President, one of the earliest pioneers at ISRO.

#RIPKalam: India will miss you, sir

#RIPKalam: India will miss you, sir

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Following Bharat Ratna APJ Abdul Kalam's death, Twitter was flooded with tributes to the late president.

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

It is largely due to his vision and efforts that we have almost quadrupled our per capita milk availability in the last 40 years, points out Shailesh Dobhal.

Best of the week

Best of the week

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

An overview of the best of the Get Ahead this week.

India test-fires 'Agni Prime', the new-gen ballistic missile

India test-fires 'Agni Prime', the new-gen ballistic missile

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Agni Prime', the new-generation ballistic missile, was successfully flight-tested from an island off the Odisha coast on Thursday, officials said.

India can make 70-seater passenger jets: Kalam

India can make 70-seater passenger jets: Kalam

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

With the technology available, production of 70 seater passenger aircraft before 2020 is possible. This will lead to a business volume of $15 billion," Dr Kalam said. "India has to work for low-cost access to space, bringing the cost per kg from $20,000 per orbital kg at present to $2,000. This will lead India to take part in many mass missions for Earth applications and interplanetary exploration for industrial base and second habitat."

Kalam to speak on India's prospects in  Valley

Kalam to speak on India's prospects in Valley

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The event is being organised jointly by the Indian Institute of Science Alumni Association of North America, Pan-IIT, India Community Center and TiE Silicon Valley.

Kalam lauds maker of largest black pearl

Kalam lauds maker of largest black pearl

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

Dr Ajay K Sonkar, who produced the pearl through the black lip oyster 'Pinctada margaritifera', met the President on Monday and apprised him of the research work carried out in Andaman and Nicobar islands.

Blast near Israel embassy: Unknown persons booked; police await NSG lab report

Blast near Israel embassy: Unknown persons booked; police await NSG lab report

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The police have questioned multiple autorickshaw drivers, including the one who brought the suspect to the spot before the blast took place.

President Kalam charms the children

President Kalam charms the children

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Images of President Kalam with children on November 14.