Abdul Kalam Dead

Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik has asked state universities to use "Indian attire" for the convocation dress code in place of existing 'colonial era' gowns as a tribute to former President APJ Abdul Kalam.

Shakila is a 26 year old teacher of maths - a favourite subject of President APJ Abdul Kalam. She teaches in his old school and despite the massive crowds, she knew she had to come and pay her respects on the day of his funeral.

They came in buses, by train and boat. Many walked into Rameshwaram over the last two days to bid goodbye to Dr APJ Adbul Kalam, who was buried with full state honours in a public ground in this Tamil Nadu island town where he was born.

Kerala government on Wednesday said no decision had been taken to make August 2, a Sunday, working day for government offices and educational institutions as a mark of respect to former President APJ Abdul Kalam following the state Chief Secretary's posts in social networking sites in this regard led to confusion.

People braved the afternoon heat, and the queues were endless, snaking across a field in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram. Thousands of people came to say goodbye to former President, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, a man from Rameswaram who won hearts across the country, as his body lay for public viewing.

US President Barack Obama today extended his condolences on the death of former president APJ Abdul Kalam, saying he was an inspiration to millions who worked to deepen space cooperation between the two countries.

He wore his trademark Kalam suit and there were smiles all around. But he had only begun his lecture at the Indian Institute of Management or IIM, Shillong, when former President APJ Abdul Kalam fainted and fell.

Built in 1785, the Schwartz Higher Secondary School in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu has the characteristic old-world charm you would expect from a two-century-old institution.

The Goa assembly today condoled the death of former president APJ Abdul Kalam, with speaker Rajendra Arlekar calling Kalam a "seer" of modern India.

Parmeshwaran Nair, 85, turned numb when he heard about the death of APJ Abdul Kalam. On the wall in front of him, were the pictures of both of them together.

"Why can't all Muslims in India be like Dr Kalam?" The question was from a young BJP-RSS supporter.

Tributes and accolades flooded social media this morning as people remembered Former President APJ Abdul Kalam who died in Meghalaya on Monday.

Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam died today in Meghalaya where he had gone to address the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong. Dr Kalam collapsed on the stage in the middle of his speech.

Former President, top scientist, Bharat Ratna.... These are just some of the titles that come before the name of APJ Abdul Kalam who died today in Shillong, collapsing in the middle of what he loved doing most -- talking to students. In this case, the students of the Indian Institute of Management. He was 83.

India's 11th President APJ Abdul Kalam died on Monday evening at a hospital in Meghalaya, where he had gone to deliver a lecture. He was 83.

Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik has asked state universities to use "Indian attire" for the convocation dress code in place of existing 'colonial era' gowns as a tribute to former President APJ Abdul Kalam.

Shakila is a 26 year old teacher of maths - a favourite subject of President APJ Abdul Kalam. She teaches in his old school and despite the massive crowds, she knew she had to come and pay her respects on the day of his funeral.

They came in buses, by train and boat. Many walked into Rameshwaram over the last two days to bid goodbye to Dr APJ Adbul Kalam, who was buried with full state honours in a public ground in this Tamil Nadu island town where he was born.

Kerala government on Wednesday said no decision had been taken to make August 2, a Sunday, working day for government offices and educational institutions as a mark of respect to former President APJ Abdul Kalam following the state Chief Secretary's posts in social networking sites in this regard led to confusion.

People braved the afternoon heat, and the queues were endless, snaking across a field in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram. Thousands of people came to say goodbye to former President, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, a man from Rameswaram who won hearts across the country, as his body lay for public viewing.

US President Barack Obama today extended his condolences on the death of former president APJ Abdul Kalam, saying he was an inspiration to millions who worked to deepen space cooperation between the two countries.

He wore his trademark Kalam suit and there were smiles all around. But he had only begun his lecture at the Indian Institute of Management or IIM, Shillong, when former President APJ Abdul Kalam fainted and fell.

Built in 1785, the Schwartz Higher Secondary School in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu has the characteristic old-world charm you would expect from a two-century-old institution.

The Goa assembly today condoled the death of former president APJ Abdul Kalam, with speaker Rajendra Arlekar calling Kalam a "seer" of modern India.

Parmeshwaran Nair, 85, turned numb when he heard about the death of APJ Abdul Kalam. On the wall in front of him, were the pictures of both of them together.

"Why can't all Muslims in India be like Dr Kalam?" The question was from a young BJP-RSS supporter.

Tributes and accolades flooded social media this morning as people remembered Former President APJ Abdul Kalam who died in Meghalaya on Monday.

Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam died today in Meghalaya where he had gone to address the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong. Dr Kalam collapsed on the stage in the middle of his speech.

Former President, top scientist, Bharat Ratna.... These are just some of the titles that come before the name of APJ Abdul Kalam who died today in Shillong, collapsing in the middle of what he loved doing most -- talking to students. In this case, the students of the Indian Institute of Management. He was 83.

India's 11th President APJ Abdul Kalam died on Monday evening at a hospital in Meghalaya, where he had gone to deliver a lecture. He was 83.