News for 'President A P J Abdul Kalam'

Hindu organisations protest arrest

Hindu organisations protest arrest

Rediff.com13 Nov 2004

Dharnas, rallies and fast are the means through which the protest is being expressed.

Nation pays rich tributes to Mahatma

Nation pays rich tributes to Mahatma

Rediff.com2 Oct 2004

A number of other dignitaries, Sonia Gandhi, Home Minister Shivraj Patil and Leader of the Oppositon L K Advani also offered floral tributes at Gandhi's 'samadhi' at the Raj Ghat in Delhi.

Anju George awarded Khel Ratna

Anju George awarded Khel Ratna

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Anju Bobby George and Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore were awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Arjuna award respectively.

Petition filed against Bal Thackeray

Petition filed against Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The petition was filed by an organisation named Muslim Yuva Atankvad Virodhi Samiti through their counsel Nawal Kishore Jha, seeking the court's direction to the Home Ministry to initiate legal action against Thackeray.

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.

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.

India's might unfolds at Rajpath

India's might unfolds at Rajpath

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

Putin was seen taking keen interest in the armament showcased in the parade as President Kalam offered him insight into equipment on display.

Rebellion in Sangeet Natak Akademi

Rebellion in Sangeet Natak Akademi

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

A memorandum presented to President A P J Abdul Kalam by the artistes, including vice-chairperson K N Pannikar and Carnatic vocalist Balamurali Krishna, said: "From day one, Sonal Mansingh went on a steamroller trip of taking unilateral decisions."

'Capital punishment is not a deterrent'

'Capital punishment is not a deterrent'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

Celebrity filmmaker Aparna Sen and Magsaysay awardee litterateur Mahasweta Devi say it has not protected women from gender-related crimes.

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.

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.

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.

'We have set an example for India'

'We have set an example for India'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

'In our country, Hindus and Muslims live like brothers,' says the Mauritius Vice President in an exclusive interview.

Pan-IIT alumni against OBC quota

Pan-IIT alumni against OBC quota

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

The organisation has written a letter to President Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying they are supportive of creating equal opportunity for all, but not in reservations.

Atalji@100: Vajpayee's Unmatched Legacy

Atalji@100: Vajpayee's Unmatched Legacy

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

It was good fortune for India to have Atal Bihari Vajpayee lead the government at a crucial moment in our history. He avoided India meeting the fate of Iraq or Ukraine, asserts military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

NTPC bags ISTD-FICCI award

NTPC bags ISTD-FICCI award

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

National Thermal Power Corporation has bagged the ISTD-FICCI Award for excellence in HR practices.

Voting in Prez poll ends

Voting in Prez poll ends

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Polling began at 1000 hours in Parliament and 30 capitals of states and Union Territories amidst tight security and strict vigil by the Election Commission, which issued a series of stringent instructions for voters.

Advani conferred Khel Ratna

Advani conferred Khel Ratna

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Fifteen other top sportspersons, including woman shuttler Aparna Popat and shooter Gagan Narang were presented the Arjuna award.

Warrant against Prez, CJI, SC judge!

Warrant against Prez, CJI, SC judge!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

The warrants were the outcome of a sting operation by a television journalist to expose corruption in the lower judiciary in Gujarat.

Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Adoor

Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Adoor

Rediff.com22 Oct 2005

The audience gave Adoor a standing ovation as he stepped up to receive the award from President.

'Dharma of emerging woman'

'Dharma of emerging woman'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

Hungarian PM arrives on India visit

Hungarian PM arrives on India visit

Rediff.com2 Nov 2003

He is the first Hungarian PM to visit India in 29 years.

Striking medicos remain defiant

Striking medicos remain defiant

Rediff.com26 May 2006

The medicos have not yet called off their strike.

Prez, VP, PM condole Dutt's death

Prez, VP, PM condole Dutt's death

Rediff.com25 May 2005

In a condolence message to his son Sanjay Dutt from St Petersburg, where he is on a State visit, President A P J Abdul Kalam, said Sunil Dutt had made significant contributions to the fields of art and public life.

UPA to offer secular education

UPA to offer secular education

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Monday said the government would take steps to remove 'communalisation' of the school syllabus that occurred in recent years.

Save the country from another partition: Advani

Save the country from another partition: Advani

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

Gujarat CM Narendra Modi also panned the govt for repealing POTA.

Israeli PM to visit India in September

Israeli PM to visit India in September

Rediff.com20 Jul 2003

Ariel Sharon's three-day visit, the first by any Israeli PM, will be the first highest level contact between the countries after the then Israeli president Ezer Wiezman's 1997 tour.

Amar Singh now asks for action on 44 complaints

Amar Singh now asks for action on 44 complaints

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Amar Singh has asked President Kalam to take a decision on these in a non-partisan manner.

BJP steps up pressure on EC Chawla

BJP steps up pressure on EC Chawla

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

Long before he became an election commissioner, Chawla had accepted funds from MPs local area development funds for some trusts run by him and his family.

Mughal Gardens to open exclusively for disabled

Mughal Gardens to open exclusively for disabled

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

The special gesture has been made at the behest of Kalam, a Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesman said.

Singapore may set up SEZ in India

Singapore may set up SEZ in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

Israeli embassy blast: Probe agencies yet to identify any suspect

Israeli embassy blast: Probe agencies yet to identify any suspect

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

However, the probe agencies stressed that all angles were being covered in the probe.

Prominent Indian American to be felicitated

Prominent Indian American to be felicitated

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Dr Parikh is a physician, activist and philanthropist.

Prez launches Indo-US universities network

Prez launches Indo-US universities network

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

He said the networking through EDUSAT was the first step towards creating universities that could meet the demands of the knowledge era.