Everything you need to know about Kalam: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Kalam: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Dhaka, May 12 (IANS) A top leader of an Islamist party in Bangladesh was Sunday arrested for crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the country's war of liberation in 1971.
Chennai, May 11 (IANS) Southern actor Arjun Sarja is all set to wield the megaphone for multi-lingual action-drama "Jai Hind 2", the sequel to his Tamil blockbuster "Jai Hind". The film will be made in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
Solan (Himachal Pradesh), April 18 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Thursday said India would have to graduate to knowledge and innovative research to emerge as a global leader.
Shimla, April 12 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will launch an online assembly constituency management component of Himachal Pradesh next month, an official statement said here Friday.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will pay a "stand alone visit" to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in early August, the first by an Indian prime minister to the Gulf nation in over three decades.
Shimla, March 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will address the Himachal Pradesh assembly May 24 to mark its golden jubilee, Speaker B.B. Butail said Wednesday.
Shimla, March 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will address the Himachal Pradesh assembly May 24 to mark its golden jubilee, Speaker B.B. Butail said Wednesday.
Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Monday said here that education should not be treated as business and called for an integrated delivery of education at the primary level by involving parents, students and teachers.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's proposed visit to the UAE en route to Durban in South Africa for the BRICS summit March 26-27 is not taking place due to "scheduling" issues.
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Monday said there was a need for creating an educational system that highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship.
Shillong, March 6 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will teach students of the Indian Institute of Management-Shillong a course titled "Societal transformation bio-technology and its application".
Ghaziabad, Feb 23 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Saturday inaugurated a three-day science fair here and asked the children to contribute to nation building.
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The death toll in Friday's building collapse in south Mumbai climbed to four with two more injured succumbing here early Saturday, officials said.
Islamabad, Feb. 11 (ANI): Bangladesh is planning to amend a law to allow the government to appeal for tougher penalties for war criminals, according to law minister Shafique Ahmed.
Islamabad, Feb 7 (IANS) At least 15 militants were killed Thursday when Pakistani fighter jets targeted their hideouts in the country's northwest tribal region, a media report said.
New Delhi, Jan. 5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said universities should not only provide knowledge and skills, but also inculcate values of humanity and virtue.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) India is witnessing a decline in standards in the quality of higher education and the trend needs to be reversed, President Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday.
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Gulshan Grover may not be having six-pack abs but the actor is very health conscious and avoids unhealthy food.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) With its focus on improving quality of education, President Pranab Mukherjee will host a conference of vice chancellors of 40 central universities here Tuesday.
Hyderabad, Feb 1 (IANS) CARE Hospitals Friday launched an integrated outpatient centre, the biggest of its kind in the country.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): The year that has gone by has been one of worst in my memory. Every morning when one opened newspapers, the front page was filled with reports of scams and scandals, and demonstrations by people protesting against the government, which created doubts about the system that we have adopted to govern the country.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Union Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath Thursday expressed concern over the declining sex-ratio, specially in affluent sections of society.
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Olympic medallists Saina Nehwal and Mary Kom will be the Election Commission's (EC) national icons, the commission said Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Olympic medallists Sania Nehwal and Mary Kom will be the Election Commission's (EC) national icons, the commission said Tuesday.
Islamabad, Jan. 21 (ANI): Bangladesh's controversial war crimes court has sentenced a top Islamic televangelist to death by hanging for genocide and other atrocities during the country's 1971 liberation struggle against Pakistan.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Rashtrapati Bhavan, the imposing presidential palace spread over 130 hectares in the heart of this capital city, has become a more accessible place for tourists and common people of India. Pranab Mukherjee, who became the 13th President of India on July 25 last year, said his mission was to make the place as "open as possible to people, including children."
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) New Delhi,
Kolkata, Jan 4 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Friday urged students to be unique, instead of emulating others, to succeed.
Kolkata, Jan 4 (ANI): Union Science and Technology and Earth Science Minster Dr. S. Jaipal Reddy on Friday said the future of India will be shaped by youth of the nation.
Kolkata, Jan 4 (ANI): Former President Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam inaugurated a Children Science Congress at the S.N.Bose National Center for Basic Sciences here today.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): Angiogenesis was the hot topic at this year's 7th World Congress of Clinical, Preventive Cardiology and Imaging at Shantivan in Mount Abu, Rajasthan.
Patna, Dec 24 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Monday prayed for the speedy recovery of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim in Delhi.
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Former President-turned best-selling writer A.P.J. Abdul Kalam unveiled a 10-point agenda for India beyond 2020 Tuesday as a nation where the rural and urban divide will be reduced to a thin line, distribution of wealth will be equitable and education and value system will not be denied to people.
Bangalore, Dec.12 (ANI): Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych, currently on a state visit to India, presided over the India-Ukraine Business Forum conference in Bangalore on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): India and Ukraine on Monday signed five agreements to enhance cooperation including in areas of defence, nuclear and science and technology.
New Delhi, Dec. 6 (ANI): The President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, will be paying a three-day state visit to India beginning on December 9 during which he will meet President Pranab Mukherjee and hold-delegation level talks with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Olympic Medalists Saina Nehwal and M C Mary Kom are the new National Icons of Election Commission of India to enhance voters' participation in elections. They are the first female national icons to support ECI. They join the galaxy of existing national icons namely former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam and Indian cricket captain M S Dhoni.
Dhaka, Nov 30 (IANS) Four people were beaten to death by an angry mob in Bangladesh after they allegedly tried to extort Taka 20,000 from a villager, a media report said Friday.
Cairo, Nov 26 (IANS) Renowned Egyptian singer Iman El Bahr Darwish was the guest of honour at an event "Glimpses of India" held here to commemorate the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Lucknow, Nov 22 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Thursday interacted with the students of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM)?Lucknow on the eve of an annual entrepreneurship summit due to be held at the prestigious institution.
Washington, Nov 22 (IANS) Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao has invited investments from Kentucky in India's infrastructure and educational sector stressing the mutually beneficial nature of their economic engagement.
Kokrajhar (Assam), Nov.19 (ANI): Curfew was relaxed for six hours in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Monday to allow people of the area to purchase essentials.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai Monday recalled how relevant the philosophy of freedom fighter Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was in present times.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Afghan President Hamid Karzai arrived in the Indian capital Sunday evening on the second leg of his state visit during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and explore the prospect of enhancing India's role in training Afghan security forces.
New Delhi, Nov. 11 (ANI): Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai arrived here on Sunday evening on the second leg of his four-day state visit to India.
New Delhi, Nov. 9 (ANI): The President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, will be on a state visit to India from November 9 to 13 during which he will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Friday called for joint action by a network of universities, government agencies and private sector under the proposed World Knowledge Platform For Global Action to find solutions to global problems for world peace.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 30 (IANS) When President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the Kerala assembly Tuesday, he became only the third president to do so.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The space for rational science in Islam is shrinking in contemporary times as the faith becomes more inflexible, renowned historian S. Irfan Habib says, advocating a more pro-active approach to science in Islam.
Lucknow, Oct 25 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Thursday asked youngsters to spend some time of their lives in villages and take interest in the rural clusters' development.
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Against the backdrop of the withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan, Afghan President Hamid Karzai will be visiting here next month to update New Delhi on the ongoing flux in his country and the process of reconciliation with the Taliban.
Bangalore, Oct 17 (IANS) India's premier tech event Bangalore IT.biz 2012 began Wednesday on a low-key, thanks to a poor response from the industry, which is reeling under the impact of the global economic slowdown.
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Nila Madhab Panda's "Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid" has won the MIP Junior Kids Jury Awards 2012, at Cannes. It is the first Hindi film to win this honour.
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Orissa-based film director Nila Madhab Panda, whose films saw children playing major roles, shares a special connection with kids and says it is easiest to work with them.
Agartala, Sep 5 (IANS) A troupe from India's two northeastern states - Tripura and Manipur - will perform in Germany to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between that country and India, an official said here Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) "Raaz 3" is Bipasha Basu's second film with Emraan Hashmi and she seems to be impressed with his acting skills.
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) "I Am Kalam" director Nila Madhab Panda, whose second film "Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid" has released Friday withou too much of publicity, says splurging money on promotion does not promise success. He feels a good story line is a must for a film to do well.
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Aamir Khan surely goes out of his way for causes that are close to his heart. The actor, busy with a shooting schedule in Chicago, made time to write to "Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid" director Nila Madhab Panda, expressing his desire to watch the movie on female foeticide.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Child artists bring spontaneity, innocence on the sets and it is fun working with them, says Parvin Dabas who plays father of child actors Leher Khan and Krishang Trivedi in forthcoming movie "Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid".
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) With three different films from three different genres coming out this week, viewers are spoiled for choice. They can take a pick from "Joker", a sci-fi drama, comedy "I M 24" or children's film "Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid" as all are releasing Friday.
Former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam on Sunday favoured the Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in retail sector as according to him, it will boost the country?s capacity to come in the global level for aggressively marketing its products at the global level.
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) Pitching for foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail, former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Sunday said the country should build capacity for aggressively marketing its products at the global level.
The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) stalling of parliament by its aggressive insistence on the prime minister's resignation in the so-called coal scam may be rooted in the belief that it had been unable till now to exploit the government's seeming weaknesses.
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) In a bid to bury the bitter happenings round the presidential polls, the West Bengal government has decided to hounour President Pranab Mukherjee with a "civic reception" next month, a senior party MP said Thursday.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Director Nila Madhab Panda, known for "I Am Kalam", says his forthcoming movie "Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid", based on the issue of female foeticide, is not a serious film.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The book shelf this week is delightfully light, with easy-to-grasp titles. Browse with IANS...
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's "Turning Points" continued to reign in the top spot in the non-fiction category this week, as did E.L. James' "Fifty Shades of Grey" in the fiction category.
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's "Turning Points" continued to reign in the top spot in the non-fiction category this week, as did E.L. James' "Fifty Shades of Grey" in the fiction category.
Anna Hazare's close aide Arvind Kejriwal has termed anti corruption movement as a religious war like Mahabharat in which truth always prevails.
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's "Turning Points" retained the top spot in the non-fiction category this week, while E.L. James' "Fifty Shades of Grey" continued to dominate the fiction category.
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) It was Pranab Mukherjee's day of course, but if there was any other person to grab attention at the swearing in ceremony in parliament's central hall it was West Bengal Chief Mamata Banerjee.
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Terming the election of Pranab Mukherjee to the post of president as "unfortunate", Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal alleged that his supporters have deceived the country.
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Monday congratulated Pranab Mukherjee on being elected the country's 13th president and wished him luck "to steer the nation to greater heights".
Kolkata, July 22 (IANS) Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday telephoned Pranab Mukherjee, who is slated to become India's 13th president, to congratulate him and assured him she would attend his swearing-in July 25.
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's "Turning Points" retains top spot in the non-fiction category this week, while E.L. James' "Fifty Shades of Grey" continues to dominate the fiction category
Kanpur, July 19 (ANI): Veteran freedom fighter Captain Lakshmi Sehgal, who worked with Subhash Chandra Bose during the freedom struggle, was admitted to a local hospital here on Thursday, following a cardiac arrest.
Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress will vote for UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee in Thursday's presidential election, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced Tuesday.
Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress will vote for UPA candidate Pranab Mukherjee in the July 19 presidential poll, party chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced Tuesday.
Kolkata, July 17 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a dramatic u-turn after the Trinamool Congress Parliamentary party meeting here on Tuesday, saying she has decided to vote for UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee in the upcoming presidential election.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Last week audiences were served with young romantic drama "Cocktail", this Friday comedies "Challo Driver" and "I M 24" and children's films "Gattu" and "Jalpari" will hit the screens.
Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) Exuding confidence at UPA presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee getting elected, the Congress's West Bengal unit Monday said the Trinamool Congress should change its stance and support Mukherjee in order to save its own political prospects.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The government Monday said it would be a challenge to match the record crop production levels of the past two years in the wake of the monsoon playing truant in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Kolkata, July 15 (IANS) Reminding West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of the common goal of serving India, UPA presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee has written a letter to the Trinamool Congress chief to garner the support of the estranged ally.
New Delhi, July 15 (ANI: Former West Bengal Governor Gopal Krishna Gandhi, whose named was suggested for the post of vice-president by Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, has refused to contest.
Shimla, July 14 (IANS) Former Indian president and world renowned scientist A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Saturday said world opinion was needed to be created against nuclear weapons of mass destruction.
Kolkata, July 14 (IANS) After Dada episode, Didi is heading into yet another tussle between the Trinamool Congress and its estranged ally the Congress.
Shimla, July 11 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will teach a lesson on fundamental duties at a public colloquium to be held in Shimla Saturday, an official statement said here Wednesday.
Chennai, July 11 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's e-paper 'billion beats' has now started beating on the social media site Facebook.
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The July 19 poll to elect India's 13th president has divided not only the ruling UPA but opposition blocks like the NDA and the Left parties alike.
Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) Indicating their desire to end the alliance with the Trinamool Congress, Congress leaders in West Bengal Monday requested the party high command to take a final call on the future of the alliance in the state after the July 19 presidential polls.
Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) United Progressive Alliance (UPA) presidential nominee Pranab Mukherjee Monday said he was willing to meet Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee provided she too was ready to talk.
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Are you keen to take your young one to see a children's film and are finding your choices limited? That is because, says actress Nandita Das, the Indian movie industry, that will turn 100 next year, is ignoring films for children.
Patna, July 8 (ANI): An innovative helicopter with four rotor engines depicted in Bollywood flick '3 Idiots' has turned out to be an inspiration for Nitesh Kumar, an engineering student hailing from Patna.
Kolkata, July 8 (IANS) A Trinamool Congress leader Sunday said that UPA presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee has been a close friend of the Communists throughout his life.
Veteran BJP leader L.K.Advani has defended Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi saying that he has been systematically and viciously maligned
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Sunday came out in defence of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has been "systematically and viciously maligned".
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The book cart this week is rejuvenating and serious. Flip through with IANS...
New Delhi, July 2 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that his party, Janata Dal- United (JD-U), is associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and not with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The sprawling Mughal Gardens in Rashtrapati Bhavan became a laboratory for nature-related experiments for A.P.J. Abdul Kalam during his 2002-07 presidential tenure.
Patna, July 2 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Monday said that his stand against the central government's decision to dissolve the Bihar assembly in 2005 was vindicated by former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in his latest book.
