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UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon Condoles President APJ Abdul Kalam's Death
Describing former President APJ Abdul Kalam as a "great statesman", UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that the outpouring of grief around the world following his death is a testament of the respect and inspiration he has garnered during and after his Presidency.
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Opt Indian Attire for Convocations as Tribute to President Kalam: UP Governor
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.
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A Young Math Teacher's Tribute To 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.
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A Working Sunday in Honour of President APJ Abdul Kalam? Kerala Government Yet to Decide
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.
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With a Black Ribbon, Google Remembers President APJ Abdul Kalam
On a day Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was buried at his hometown Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, Google paid special tribute to the People's President by displaying a black ribbon on its homepage.
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Can't Order Closure of Liquor Shops for President Kalam's Funeral: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court today said "liquor is an essential commodity for 30% of people in Tamil Nadu and hence government-run Tasmac shops vending liquor in retail could not be ordered by it to be closed during the funeral ceremony of former President APJ Abdul Kalam."
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Thousands Pay Last Respects to President Kalam in his Hometown Rameswaram
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.
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For Me, He Was Kalam 'Garu', Writes Chandrababu Naidu for NDTV.com
His journey is an outstanding example of what a human being can achieve through hard work, perseverance and determination.
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President Abdul Kalam Served as Inspiration for Millions of Indians: Barack Obama
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.
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A Caring President: Rashtrapati Bhavan Staff Remembers Kalam
The 340-room Raisina Hill marvel Rashtrapati Bhavan had been the abode of the humble missile man APJ Abdul Kalam for five years during which he left an indelible impression on the staff with his caring and affable nature and a preference for simple lifestyle.
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Government May Rename Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan After President Kalam
The government may rename the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan after former President APJ Abdul Kalam, with HRD Minister Smriti Irani today stating that "I wish his name is associated with the programme" he had launched earlier this month.
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Samajwadi Party Wants Mumbai Coastal Road Named After President Abdul Kalam
Samajwadi Party (SP) today said it will ask Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to name the 35-km long coastal road, that will connect the island city with Kandivali in North Mumbai, after former President late APJ Abdul Kalam.
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Heartbreak for These IIM Students at President Kalam's Last Lecture
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.
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A Schoolboy's Query Disturbed Dr Kalam
Dr Kalam walked and talked with the most important people of the land, he had sent satellites into space, and worked on plans to bring about changes in the lives of people in the smallest villages. But to him, even this was important - to reply properly to a schoolboy's query.
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President Kalam's Life Will be Taught in Schools, Says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
A lesson on the life of late former President APJ Abdul Kalam will be taught in schools across Madhya Pradesh in a bid to make students ideal citizens in their life, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Bhopal today.
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UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon Condoles President APJ Abdul Kalam's Death
Describing former President APJ Abdul Kalam as a "great statesman", UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that the outpouring of grief around the world following his death is a testament of the respect and inspiration he has garnered during and after his Presidency.
-
Opt Indian Attire for Convocations as Tribute to President Kalam: UP Governor
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.
-
A Young Math Teacher's Tribute To 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.
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A Working Sunday in Honour of President APJ Abdul Kalam? Kerala Government Yet to Decide
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.
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With a Black Ribbon, Google Remembers President APJ Abdul Kalam
On a day Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was buried at his hometown Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, Google paid special tribute to the People's President by displaying a black ribbon on its homepage.
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Can't Order Closure of Liquor Shops for President Kalam's Funeral: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court today said "liquor is an essential commodity for 30% of people in Tamil Nadu and hence government-run Tasmac shops vending liquor in retail could not be ordered by it to be closed during the funeral ceremony of former President APJ Abdul Kalam."
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Thousands Pay Last Respects to President Kalam in his Hometown Rameswaram
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.
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For Me, He Was Kalam 'Garu', Writes Chandrababu Naidu for NDTV.com
His journey is an outstanding example of what a human being can achieve through hard work, perseverance and determination.
-
President Abdul Kalam Served as Inspiration for Millions of Indians: Barack Obama
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.
-
A Caring President: Rashtrapati Bhavan Staff Remembers Kalam
The 340-room Raisina Hill marvel Rashtrapati Bhavan had been the abode of the humble missile man APJ Abdul Kalam for five years during which he left an indelible impression on the staff with his caring and affable nature and a preference for simple lifestyle.
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Government May Rename Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan After President Kalam
The government may rename the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan after former President APJ Abdul Kalam, with HRD Minister Smriti Irani today stating that "I wish his name is associated with the programme" he had launched earlier this month.
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Samajwadi Party Wants Mumbai Coastal Road Named After President Abdul Kalam
Samajwadi Party (SP) today said it will ask Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to name the 35-km long coastal road, that will connect the island city with Kandivali in North Mumbai, after former President late APJ Abdul Kalam.
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Heartbreak for These IIM Students at President Kalam's Last Lecture
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.
-
A Schoolboy's Query Disturbed Dr Kalam
Dr Kalam walked and talked with the most important people of the land, he had sent satellites into space, and worked on plans to bring about changes in the lives of people in the smallest villages. But to him, even this was important - to reply properly to a schoolboy's query.
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President Kalam's Life Will be Taught in Schools, Says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
A lesson on the life of late former President APJ Abdul Kalam will be taught in schools across Madhya Pradesh in a bid to make students ideal citizens in their life, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Bhopal today.
