News for 'President A P J Abdul Kalam'

President on three-day trip to Myanmar

President on three-day trip to Myanmar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

In Myanmar, the two sides will sign an agreement on evacuation of natural gas from Arakan port of Myanmar, either through a pipeline via North East or Bangladesh.

Kalam's family has quiet remembrance prayer

Kalam's family has quiet remembrance prayer

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

At President Kalam's Rameswaram home, his family hold a prayer ceremony of the eve of his first death anniversary.

Jinnah Tower in AP painted in tricolour amid row

Jinnah Tower in AP painted in tricolour amid row

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'uslim elder leaders fought against the Britishers during the freedom struggle. After achieving independence, some of the Muslims left the country and settled in Pakistan. But, we wanted to continue in our country as Indians and we love our motherland'

Next President will be from UPA-Left alliance

Next President will be from UPA-Left alliance

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

The prime minister interacted with media persons on issues ranging from the Indo-US nuclear deal to the crisis in Sri Lanka.

President to face boycott in Manipur on Oct 16

President to face boycott in Manipur on Oct 16

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

As the President has been repeatedly informed about the 'gross violations of human rights' in Manipur, the student communities were expecting some action from him, they added.

Sweta meets her hero, the President

Sweta meets her hero, the President

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

Rape victim seeks President's nod to end life

Rape victim seeks President's nod to end life

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

"I was raped at the dagger point," she said.

I would love to be President: Farooq Abdullah

I would love to be President: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

He has however emphasised that he will not run for the post.

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.

'Gita' at Kalam memorial sparks controversy

'Gita' at Kalam memorial sparks controversy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

An engraved 'Bhagavad Gita' near the statue of late president A P J Abdul Kalam kicked up a controversy, with his family seeking to end the row by placing a copy of the Quran and Bible near it.

Annan to call on President, PM during visit

Annan to call on President, PM during visit

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

Annan's visit comes at a critical juncture with the Millennium Review Summit to be held in New York in September, the External Affairs Ministry said on Saturday.

India to be IT hardware hub: President

India to be IT hardware hub: President

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Here are the highlights of the economic agenda unveiled by President A P J Abdul Kalam at the joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday.

PIX: President Kovind takes a train

PIX: President Kovind takes a train

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Devi on Friday boarded a special train from Safdarjung railway station in New Delhi for his native place in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh.

Afzal's wife to appeal to President for mercy

Afzal's wife to appeal to President for mercy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The wife of Jaish-e-Mohammed militant Mohammed Afzal, who is set to be hanged on October 20 for his role in the 2001 attack on Parliament, will appeal to President A P J Abdul Kalam to pardon him.

Mr President, do you know the answers?

Mr President, do you know the answers?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2004

How does a rocket fly? Why can't we live on moon? Why don't crafts land on sun? are some of the questions the students of a school in Eintkhedi village plan to throw at A P J Abdul Kalam.

'Dr Kalam was a true superhero'

'Dr Kalam was a true superhero'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'I tried to think of a hero, who can inspire. I felt the most inspiring living hero for our children is Dr Kalam. He was a true leader, a true hero.' Nila Madhab Panda tells us why he made I Am Kalam.

'He was not there to earn money, position or power'

'He was not there to earn money, position or power'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

'He always used to say, 'I have taken up this post to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and I will do it during the time I am here'.'

President optimistic of hockey team doing well

President optimistic of hockey team doing well

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

President A P J Abdul Kalam said he was very hopeful that the team would win a medal in the Athens Olympics next year.

Kamalahaasan sets off on political path with visit to Kalam's house

Kamalahaasan sets off on political path with visit to Kalam's house

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'Greatness can come from simple beginnings. Actually it will come only from simplicity. Glad to start my journey from a great man's simple abode,' the actor said in a tweet after visiting House of Kalam in Rameswaram.

'President Kalam was a very courageous person'

'President Kalam was a very courageous person'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'President Kalam would always say -- this was one of his pet sentences -- that "If you don't do anything, there will be no difficulties but if you do things, there will be difficulties. You have to overcome them. Don't be afraid of difficulties".'

In tribute to Kalam, NASA names new bacteria after him

In tribute to Kalam, NASA names new bacteria after him

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The new organism -- Solibacillus kalamii -- was found on the filters of the International Space Station.

I am NOT afraid, I won't give in: Mamata

I am NOT afraid, I won't give in: Mamata

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee on Thursday made it clear that she is determined to back A P J Abdul Kalam as the candidate for the President's post.

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

When elected on July 18 -- which is almost a certainty, given the NDA's numbers in the electoral college -- Droupadi Murmu will be the first President born after Independence.

Kalam's word of caution on 'Make in India'

Kalam's word of caution on 'Make in India'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

His views are expressed in the soon-to-be published "Advantage India: From Challenge to Opportunity", one of the last books written by Kalam

Atlas Cycles' former boss shoots self in Delhi home

Atlas Cycles' former boss shoots self in Delhi home

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Former president of Atlas Cycles Salil Kapoor allegedly died by suicide at his home in Lutyens' Delhi on Tuesday. In a purported suicide note recovered from the spot, he mentioned "financial burden" on him and harassment by four people, the police said, adding said they were investigating the matter from all possible angles.

When Comes Such Another

When Comes Such Another

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'Let us celebrate the fact of his having lived amongst us, and our having lived in his time.'

'Ustad was one of the greatest musicians'

'Ustad was one of the greatest musicians'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

The PM called him one of the greatest exponents of Indian culture.

Mamta decides to end fast

Mamta decides to end fast

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Trinamool Congress leader Mamta Banerjee on Thursday decided to end her hunger strike, television sources said.

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Field Marshal K M Cariappa Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh The three highest-ranking military heroes of the Indian Armed Forces. They were the rarest of the rare. The bravest of the brave.

President Kalam leaves for 3-nation tour

President Kalam leaves for 3-nation tour

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Kalam begins his tour with a three-day visit to Singapore.

Remembering the Missile Man of India

Remembering the Missile Man of India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Kalam, who received seveeral prestigious awards including Bharat Ratna, played a crucial role when India tested its nuclear weapons at Pokhran in 1998 when the Vajpayee government was in power.

Will vote for Pranab for President, but with pain: Mamata

Will vote for Pranab for President, but with pain: Mamata

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

In a complete U-turn and ending a month-long suspense, Trinamool Congress announced its decision to vote for United Progressive Alliance's presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee 'in the interest of coalition'.

People's President inspires visitors at Delhi memorial

People's President inspires visitors at Delhi memorial

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The museum has the former President's belongings including clothes, books, souvenirs and citations presented to him by various institutions and organisations.

Nehru to Advani: Full list of Bharat Ratna awardees

Nehru to Advani: Full list of Bharat Ratna awardees

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The last Bharat Ratna award was conferred upon Pranab Mukherjee in 2019 and was posthumously awarded to Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh. The award was not given to anyone between 2020 and 2023.

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.

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.