News for 'House of Kalam'

India was his Gurukul and its people, his shishyas

India was his Gurukul and its people, his shishyas

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'He was one of us. He was a perfect Indian. He breathed India, he wore India's core values. His faith was India. We will miss you sir.'

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

December 2022 could be the last Christmas for Santha Bakery, a business drawing its lineage from the first Christmas cake baked in Kerala.

'I call Rocket Boys an emotion'

'I call Rocket Boys an emotion'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'It was so nice to see that someone of her stature, where she came from and whose family she was married into and how she held herself in spite of everything that was thrown at her.'

The men who inspire Kamal Haasan

The men who inspire Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Why did Kamal Haasan name the leaders he did?

Inside President Pranab's home

Inside President Pranab's home

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Rare glimpses of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Kind courtesy: Architectural Digest India.

Delhi blast could be a 'terror attack': Israeli envoy

Delhi blast could be a 'terror attack': Israeli envoy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'All options are there on the table. Yesterday when this terror attack was conducted, we celebrated the 29th anniversary of the full establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and India, exactly yesterday. So, it may not be a coincidence but all options are being investigated'

Pak national comes to TN by boat from Sri Lanka, held

Pak national comes to TN by boat from Sri Lanka, held

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Two others from Ervadi, who had allegedly promised to get him the drug, have also been arrested, they said.

I feel proud to be Hindustani Muslim: Azad in RS farewell speech

I feel proud to be Hindustani Muslim: Azad in RS farewell speech

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Congress MP Ghulam Nabi Azad during his retirement speech in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday summed up his more than four-decade-old political career in few Urdu couplets and a brief speech.

5 labourers killed as car crashes into night shelter

5 labourers killed as car crashes into night shelter

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

The two occupants of the car -- Ayush Kumar Rawat, son of a former Samajwadi Party MLA, and Nikhil Arora were allegedly drunk and have been arrested, police said.

'Don't make Pak an ally, India a market'

'Don't make Pak an ally, India a market'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

'We shouldn't attach great significance to Obama's 'qualified' assurance on a membership to 'a reformed' Security Council. Nobody knows how many decades it will take and America can easily forget its un-doable promises.'

Budget Session advanced by a week

Budget Session advanced by a week

Rediff.com28 Jan 2006

It has been advanced in view of the impending elections in four states.

Chandrayaan-2 achieved 98% success: ISRO chief

Chandrayaan-2 achieved 98% success: ISRO chief

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Sivan asserted that though Chandrayaan-2 did not go as per script, it will have no bearing with on the 'Gaganyaan' mission.

In Rameswaram, mood maybe sombre, hope lives on

In Rameswaram, mood maybe sombre, hope lives on

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The city has lost its favourite son, A P J Abdul Kalam. But his his legacy will live on forever.

'The standoff with China won't get over soon'

'The standoff with China won't get over soon'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

'Our defence services are in a position to checkmate any Chinese adventurism.'

British MPs demand 'justice' for Afzal

British MPs demand 'justice' for Afzal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Parliamentarians Roger Godsiff and Jeremy Corbyn joined demonstrators of the South Asia Solidarity Group on Friday to urge President A P J Abdul Kalam to protect the 'human rights' of Afzal.

Pratibha Patil sworn in as President

Pratibha Patil sworn in as President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Patil was administered oath of office and secrecy by Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan.

Decision on Afzal's hanging may take many years

Decision on Afzal's hanging may take many years

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

12 people, including five Delhi police personnel, were killed in the attack.

Boy's death in borewell: HC raps civic authorities

Boy's death in borewell: HC raps civic authorities

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The court impleaded the civic authorities and directed them to produce details on the action taken against violators who had failed to comply with the conditions stipulated for digging borewells and tubewells.

Speaker calls all-party meet on functioning of Lok Sabha

Speaker calls all-party meet on functioning of Lok Sabha

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Amid continuous disruptions by Opposition members, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has convened an all-party meeting on Thursday to discuss better functioning of the Lok Sabha, proceedings of which have been virtually washed out in the monsoon session so far.

President's nod for petroleum regulator

President's nod for petroleum regulator

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

President A P J Abdul Kalam has given his assent to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act that envisages having a regulator for India's oil and gas sector, a petroleum ministry official said on Tuesday.

Advani asks for Buta's recall, PM's resignation

Advani asks for Buta's recall, PM's resignation

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Advani has said the PM should step down on moral grounds.

OoP bill goes to joint parliamentary

OoP bill goes to joint parliamentary

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Rejected by 2 presidents in past, Gujarat passes stringent anti-terror bill

Rejected by 2 presidents in past, Gujarat passes stringent anti-terror bill

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The controversial Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill was passed by the Gujarat assembly on Tuesday, which allows police to intercept and record telephonic conversations and submit them in court as evidence.

Karnataka to discuss Office of Profit Bill

Karnataka to discuss Office of Profit Bill

Rediff.com4 Jun 2006

The Assembly session would be held as planned and the Bill would be tabled in the House, Transport Minister N Chaluvaraya Swamy told reporters after a cabinet meeting.

Rajasthan Governor M L Khurana quits

Rajasthan Governor M L Khurana quits

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

He said he decided to quit in view of the problems being faces by Delhiites.

Somnath takes oath as LS member

Somnath takes oath as LS member

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

He will now preside over the proceedings of the first two days of the House when new members take oath.

Yadav wants Buta Singh recalled

Yadav wants Buta Singh recalled

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

Parliament adjourned <i>sine die</i>

Parliament adjourned sine die

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

The motion was adopted by a voice vote without any debate with a determined opposition pressing its demand for removal of 'tainted ministers'.

'Every time you met him, you went back with your batteries charged'

'Every time you met him, you went back with your batteries charged'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

To think that in this day and age, there can be a man like Dr Kalam reinforces your strength in humanity and all that is good in it, says Meera Johri.

President dissolves Lok Sabha

President dissolves Lok Sabha

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

President A P J Abdul Kalam signed the proclamation in this regard, a Rashtrapati Bhawan communiqué said.

Backstage for the Trump visit

Backstage for the Trump visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What goes behind the scenes for an American President's visit?

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'KRN's journey from a humble cottage in Uzhavoor to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was no less spectacular than that of Abraham Lincoln from the log cabin to the White House'.

Children's Day Special: 10 Hindi Films Parents Should Show Their Kids

Children's Day Special: 10 Hindi Films Parents Should Show Their Kids

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

You can proudly show these movies to the impressionable ones!

When India's President served a meal

When India's President served a meal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Dr Kalam, The Dalai Lama, M F Husain. Mrinalini Sarabhai. Dancer Astad Deboo lists his favourite Indian treasures.

'Become the captain of the problem and defeat it'

'Become the captain of the problem and defeat it'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

A clear aim, knowledge, hard work and perseverance spells success: President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.

LS passes bill to remove Cong prez as trustee of Jallianwala Bagh memorial

LS passes bill to remove Cong prez as trustee of Jallianwala Bagh memorial

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Culture Minister Prahlad Patel asserted that national memorials cannot be 'political memorials' and they should be kept away from politics.

Rashtrapati Bhavan prepares for Trump

Rashtrapati Bhavan prepares for Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'I am sure every effort will be made to showcase Rashtrapati Bhavan to President Trump.'

'Modi keeping silent just to win Bihar elections:' Shourie

'Modi keeping silent just to win Bihar elections:' Shourie

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Former Union Minister Arun Shourie on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of deliberately maintaining silence on incidents like Dadri lynching while his ministerial.