News for 'Former President A P J Abdul Kalam'

Don't tax common man to bail out Air India

Don't tax common man to bail out Air India

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Air India, having run up losses of Rs 7,200 crore and adding about Rs 15 crore worth of red ink every twenty-four hours, is now asking for even more money to burn from the Government of India.

Ratan Tata most trusted business name in India

Ratan Tata most trusted business name in India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Tata was ranked second only to former president APJ Abdul Kalam in the list of 100 most trusted individuals in India.

IIM-A students to start helpline on corruption

IIM-A students to start helpline on corruption

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

A group of six IIM-A students proposed the idea of starting the helpline to former President A P J Abdul Kalam and IIM-A professor Anil Gupta, which was appreciated by them.

'No actor is more qualified to play Pranabda than me'

'No actor is more qualified to play Pranabda than me'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

'No actor knew him as well as I did.'

Delhi: Dalhousie Road renamed after Aurangzeb's brother

Delhi: Dalhousie Road renamed after Aurangzeb's brother

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

The municipal body passed a proposal, put forward by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi who is also a council member, to this effect at a special meeting convened by its chairman Naresh Kumar.

Pitroda to receive Global Indian Award

Pitroda to receive Global Indian Award

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam, who will be from April 17 to 19, will confer the award that carries $50,000 in cash and a trophy on April 18, Canada-India Foundation Convener Ajit Someshwar told reporters on Wednesday. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Ontario Premier David McGuinty were likely to be present on the occasion, he said.

IIT Madras: A hotbed of innovations

IIT Madras: A hotbed of innovations

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

A clutch of innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers are heralding a revolution that combines the academic and the real world within the IIT Madras campus.

Modi struck the right notes in Tamil Nadu

Modi struck the right notes in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'I am sure Amma's soul is watching over Tamil Nadu and blessing it," Modi said, and was met with a thunderous applause.

The lecture that changed APJ's life!

The lecture that changed APJ's life!

Rediff.com26 May 2015

A brief class by his teacher on the Rameswaram seashore on how birds fly and the locomotive force behind their flight gave former President A P J Abdul Kalam his aim in life and helped him in understanding physics better.

Medicare services should be cost-effective: Kalam

Medicare services should be cost-effective: Kalam

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

The Missile Man said that while rigorous research and integrating it on all levels is very important, the social context of it cannot be done away with. Sharing his Vision for 2020, Kalam said that he visualises an India where rural and urban divide is reduced to a thin line, people get energy and quality water, all sectors work in coordination, best of health care is available and governance is transparent and free from corruption.

E Sreedharan for President

E Sreedharan for President

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

'Sreedharan epitomises the way in which an Indic ethos can be brought to bear upon the seemingly intractable problems facing India,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

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

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

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Staff working at the Rashtrapati Bhavan recount how the 11th president lived a simple lifestyle and always cared for them.

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Because of his proximity to Indira Gandhi, he was able to intervene directly at the level of the PMO, which he did in the days leading up to the partition of Pakistan in 1971 when he transferred crucial information about Pakistan's moves via information handed to him by an East Pakistani diplomat in Poland where he was posted.

Gulzar, Ganguly, Dravid get Padma awards

Gulzar, Ganguly, Dravid get Padma awards

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

A distinguished jurist and former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, 75-year-old Venkatachaliah was presented the prestigious Padma Vibhushan by President Kalam.

Mukherjee to teach public policy as elective at IIM-A

Mukherjee to teach public policy as elective at IIM-A

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

While most of Mukherjee's lectures will be closed door for the students taking up the elective, the institute plans to open up one or two sessions for public in November this year.

'India needs talented youth with higher education'

'India needs talented youth with higher education'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

India needs large number of talented youth with higher education for creating and imparting knowledge, former Indian president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam has said.

How soil from TN village contributed to Chandrayaan mission

How soil from TN village contributed to Chandrayaan mission

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

This is the third time that Tamil Nadu has supplied the necessary soil to the Bengaluru headquartered space agency for performing the tests for its ambitious Moon missions.

President confers Bharat Ratna on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

President confers Bharat Ratna on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was on Friday conferred with the Bharat Ratna.

Pratibha Patil returns all official gifts to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Pratibha Patil returns all official gifts to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Former President Pratibha Patil has returned all the gifts received by her in official capacity after they were displayed at a school owned by her family in Amravati in Maharashtra.

'My Father Loved Poetry And Kashmir'

'My Father Loved Poetry And Kashmir'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

To share your Father's Day story (Father's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16), just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: Father's Day) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

Andhra govt hoists tricolour on Jinnah Tower in Guntur amid row

Andhra govt hoists tricolour on Jinnah Tower in Guntur amid row

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Andhra Pradesh home minister Mekathoti Sucharitha hoisted the National Flag at the Jinnah Tower.

PM's address changes as RCR is now Lok Kalyan Marg

PM's address changes as RCR is now Lok Kalyan Marg

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The NDMC has also decided to rename the Gurudwara Rakabganj round-about adjacent to the Parliament complex as Guru Gobind Singh Chowk following representations from various Sikh organisations.

TDP indicates support for Pranab in Prez poll

TDP indicates support for Pranab in Prez poll

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

The Telugu Desam Party indicated that it may support United Progressive Alliance candidate Pranab Mukherjee in next month's Presidential election.

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Modi spoke to the BJP's longest serving president, who is credited with crafting the party's rise through the 90s when it came to power for the first time as the head of coalition governments under Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and congratulated him.

Narasimha Rao brought realism to foreign policies: Manmohan

Narasimha Rao brought realism to foreign policies: Manmohan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

P V Narasimha Rao strongly felt that the reforms would have to be mindful of Indian concerns and would have to protect the interests of our poor and our working people, he said.

'We Expect The President To Act!'

'We Expect The President To Act!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

'The government is doing away with crucial laws such as the Forest Conservation Act and the Environment Protection Act which had helped safeguard our forests.' 'The President has to show that she will stand in favour of tribal rights.'

'There will be rapid developments in Bihar politics'

'There will be rapid developments in Bihar politics'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

'At the end of the day, it is politics.' 'It's like a game of chess. You win some, you lose some,'

Shekhawat discharged from hospital

Shekhawat discharged from hospital

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

He was admitted on Tuesday following a mild viral fever.

Farooq to meet Prez to seek pardon for Afzal

Farooq to meet Prez to seek pardon for Afzal

Rediff.com1 Oct 2006

The chief patron of opposition National Conference told reporters here that as per media reports, Afzal appeared to be\ninnocent and he had not been given a chance to defend himself.

Kiren Rijiju flies high on board Sukhoi-30MKI

Kiren Rijiju flies high on board Sukhoi-30MKI

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday flew in a Sukhoi-30MKI supersonic fighter jet of the Indian Air Force from the Halwara airbase in Punjab.

Indian delegates to attend mining conference

Indian delegates to attend mining conference

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

India is expected to be well represented at the Canada India Foundation's Canada India Mining and Metals Forum 2010 September 27 to 29 in Toronto.

Haasan's MNM releases names of 70 candidtaes for TN polls

Haasan's MNM releases names of 70 candidtaes for TN polls

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The party, which is facing the elections with allies, actor R Sarath Kumar-headed All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi and India Jananayaka Katchi of Lok Sabha MP Paarivendhar, has announced it will test its fortunes from 154 of the 234 seats, leaving the rest to its two partners.

Godhra commission asks Prez to decide on letters

Godhra commission asks Prez to decide on letters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

Godhra commission asks President office to decide on letters

Dalai Lama to launch center at MIT

Dalai Lama to launch center at MIT

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values, the fourth such center in the world, seeks to promote the Dalai Lama's vision of a better world by sponsoring interdisciplinary programs and deliberations on ethics. Attending the two-day event, among others, will be former Indian President A P J Kalam.

Tributes paid to Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary

Tributes paid to Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday led the nation in paying rich tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 61st birth anniversary.

'Delay will damage the peace process'

'Delay will damage the peace process'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

'The faster we move forward, the greater the benefit,' says Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain.

Tamil Nadu governor resigns

Tamil Nadu governor resigns

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

Tamil Nadu Governor P S Ramamohan Rao on Friday resigned from his post.

Four new governors appointed

Four new governors appointed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

Former AICC general secretary Nawal Kishore Sharma has been appointed governor of Gujarat.

EC gives opinion on Sonia to Prez

EC gives opinion on Sonia to Prez

Rediff.com3 May 2006

The details have not been divulged as yet.