Two days ago, Jayalalithaa had cancelled her visit at the eleventh hour saying that she was unwell and hence, giving former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu centrestage in talks with Kalam.
Setting the prescription for a 10 per cent annual economic growth, President A P J Abdul Kalam on Friday asked the Indian industry to sharpen its competitive edge to enhance its share in the global market.
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."
Amid a raging debate on steps to check corruption, former President APJ Abdul Kalam on Tuesday said if children dared to question parents about their source of income and refused to travel by vehicles acquired through corrupt means, India would gradually become a corruption-free country in short time.
"I believe that homework is part of education. It improves the working of students. Personally, it has helped me."\n\n
Anshu, third daughter of a private security guard in a biscuit factory and a resident of Karmil Chak in Patna city, is suffering from acute heart blockage.
India was forced to go nuclear and develop ballistic missiles to strike a balance of power in the region as "big nations" around the country were armed with atomic weapons, former President A P J Abdul Kalam said on Thursday.
The Civil Aviation Ministry has ordered a probe into the incident involving the ground security staff of Continental Airlines which subjected Kalam to security check before he was to board a Newark-bound flight on April 24.
Dr Kalam did not specify about the duration of his stay in the university.
Former President A P J Abdul Kalam lauded ISRO scientists for successfully launching the PSLV-C9 to put 10 satellites in orbit. "Though I have envisioned India to become a superpower by 2020, the attitude and the confidence of the youth, to conquer everything in the right spirit, would make the country a global leader and superpower within five years," Kalam said.
"Many political leaders have contacted and want me to become the President of India. I appreciate this idea, I respect their views. I will take proper decision at the right time," APJ Abdul Kalam told reporters in Bihta, Bihar
'For showing us a shining vision of how even a ceremonial role can be infused with life by a patriot, a scientist and a humble man of the people, representing the best of India's pluralist ethos, we will remember Dr Kalam.'
President A P J Abdul Kalam said righteousness in life and possessing an indomitable spirit are the two key ingredients to become a great corporate or a brand institution.
Two officials of United Station Transportation Security Administration involved in frisking former president APJ Abdul Kalam at an American airport in September have been sacked for not following "appropriate procedures", the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.
Noting that such a monument would be the country's way of expressing gratitude to her martyrs, Kalam said, "There is no doubt about the need for a National War Memorial and I shall work for it."
Police on Wednesday arrested a youth in Indore in connection with an e-mail threat sent to President A P J Abdul Kalam.
Former President A P J Abdul Kalam said the Pokhran tests of 1998 were successful as desired yield was obtained. Kalam was reacting to former senior Defence Research and Development Organisation scientist K Santhanam's contention that Pokhran-II tests had not met the desired objective.
Giving first insights to what transpired at Rashtrapati Bhavan during that period, P M Nair, secretary to Kalam, says the President was advised to sign the letter, shake hands with Gandhi and congratulate her. Kalam was also told to ask Gandhi when she would like to be sworn in.
The President also stressed on the need to make India a developed nation.
Unveiling the economic agenda of the new government, President A P J Abdul Kalam on Monday promised massive public investments in agriculture and industry, encouraging foreign direct investment
Innovative products coupled with cost effective and quality manufacturing are the agents that President A P J Abdul Kalam said could transform India into a developed nation.
Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament on the opening day of the Budget session, the President also asked the judiciary to give an early verdict.
He also criticised Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit for making the controversial statement on the Biharis and Uttar Pradesh citizens who she allegedly said were putting burder on the Delhi's infrastructure.
Ex-President APJ Abdul Kalam has moved to his allotted accommodation at 10 Rajaji Marg on Thursday from the 'High Risk Category Officers' Hut', a simple accommodation provided to him in Delhi Cantonment. The 75-year-old former President has been staying in the army hut since demitting office on July 25.
Kalam asked the scientific community to have a clear vision for the progress of the country in the field of science.
The President said peace would ensure all-round development, which would encourage people to engage in productive work.
The President asked the Assam Rifles to conduct regular training programmes for the jawans to prevent future cases of AIDS.
President A P J Abdul Kalam on Tuesday exhorted India Inc to improve its competitiveness so that its position is bettered at the competitive index from the present 50th to within the top ten globally.\n\n
President A P J Abdul Kalam on Monday said people must unite to root out cross-border terrorism, which was a hurdle for economic prosperity and development of the country.
The Centre is expected to constitute an expert group after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's return from abroad and would seek the guidance of former President A P J Abdul Kalam on allaying the fears of the locals opposed to the controversial Koodankulam nuclear power project.
"The Governor's role is to distil the best of aspirations of the people from the vicissitudes of politics. It is like preserving the light of Dharma," he said while inaugurating the second Governors' Conference in New Delhi.
PURA is a word that Kalam has been repeating for the past two years. Unfortunately, the politicians in our country and the bureaucrats have not taken up the war cry that Kalam has initiated.
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