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Amardeep Singh: Profile of India's President: APJ Abdul Kalam Kalam is a fascinating man, but his actual personal contribution to political life in India is unclear. Kalam is more or less simply reciting them (thanks to the commentors on Jivha for pointing this out to me). Kalam did denounce the killings of Muslims in Gujurat, but before assuming the Presidency (according to this source) he didn't criticize either Narendra Modi or the BJP. www.lehigh.edu /~amsp/2004/06/profile-of-indias-president-apj-abdul.html   (1243 words)

Abdul Kalam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kalam is credited with the view that India ought to take a more assertive stance in international relations; he apparently regards his work on India's nuclear weapons program as a way to assert India's place as a future superpower. Kalam comes from the Marakkar community from Southern India, a non-Urdu speaking community, and is one the few from his community to have achieved the kind of recognition he has. Kalam's belief in the power of technology to resolve society's problems and his views of these problems as a result of inefficient distribution of resources is modernistic. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/APJ_Abdul_Kalam   (1709 words)

Abdul Kalam It is quite clear from his comments to the press, and his other actions, that children and education are a priority with him. In response to Dr. Kalam's 3 questions on polls in Gujarat, the Supreme Court decided that it's OK to have elections till December, and will think about the rest of the questions on September 17th. My view is that Dr. Kalam talks about freedom in the sense of fundamental rights -- along the lines of Tagore and the American declaration of independence. abdulkalam.blogspot.com   (0 words)

Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Indian Missiles Kalam is happiest at the drawing board, in discussion with his scientists on how their dreams for the next millennium can be fulfilled. Kalam's advice to the youngsters of the nation is to "dream, dream and dream and convert these into thoughts and later into actions." Also to "think big". On July 25, 2002, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was sworn in as the 11th President of India by Chief Justice of India B.N. Kirpal in the Central Hall of Parliament at an impressive function telecast live across the country. www.geocities.com /siafdu/kalam.html   (2065 words)

Dr. APJ KALAM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) Kalam made significant contribution as Project Director to develop India's first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III) which successfully injected the Rohini satellite in the near earth orbit in July 1980 and made India an exclusive member of Space Club. Kalam took up academic pursuit as Professor, Technology & Societal Transformation at Anna University, Chennai from November 2001 and was involved in teaching and research tasks. Kalam is one of the most distinguished scientists of India with the unique honour of receiving honorary doctorates from 30 universities and institutions. www.freewebs.com /thirupathiram/ima/Dr.Apjkalam.htm   (407 words)

[No title] A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM, who was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, on November 25, was born on October 15, 1931 in the temple town of Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. Kalam's immediate concern was that he would have to tell his colleagues back in Hyderabad that he had committed them to five formidable tasks instead of one. Kalam's codenames for the programme's five components were: Prithvi, a surface-to-surface battlefield missile; Nag, an anti-tank missile (ATM); Akash, a swift, medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM); Trishul, a quick-reaction SAM with a shorter range; and Agni, an intermediate range ballistic missile, the mightiest of them all. www.flonnet.com /fl1425/14251070.htm   (1760 words)

Amardeep Singh: Profile of India's President: APJ Abdul Kalam Kalam is a fascinating man, but his actual personal contribution to political life in India is unclear. Kalam is more or less simply reciting them (thanks to the commentors on Jivha for pointing this out to me). Kalam did denounce the killings of Muslims in Gujurat, but before assuming the Presidency (according to this source) he didn't criticize either Narendra Modi or the BJP. lehigh.edu /~amsp/2004/06/profile-of-indias-president-apj-abdul.html   (1243 words)

President of India : President's Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) A.P.J. Born on 15th October 1931 at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, Dr. Kalam has served as the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, in the rank of Cabinet Minister, from November 1999 to November 2001 and was responsible for evolving policies, strategies and missions for many development applications. Kalam is one of the most distinguished scientists of India with the unique honour of receiving honorary doctorates from 30 universities and institutions. presidentofindia.nic.in /scripts/presidentprofile.jsp   (507 words)

Prof. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam - A Personal Reminiscence   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) Kalam was the Director of the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, and thus a fellow DRDO lab Director. Kalam's first acts was to demystify the entire process by setting up a proper procedure, consisting of an application by the scientist who wishes to go, followed by the recommendation of the Director, and finally a decision by an apex body called DRDO Research Council (instituted by Prof. Kalam had a police escort wherever he went, so sure enough our Ambassador car was accompanied by a pilot escort, consisting of a jeep with a couple of policemen inside and a siren on top. atcweb.atc.tcs.co.in /~sagar/kalam1.html   (3376 words)

The Stanford Review - February 9, 2007 APJ Abdul Kalam, India’s 11th president and a man well-known in the Asian subcontinent for his scientific mind, has started to apply new technology to the democratic process. In his private life, Kalam claims to be very devout, abstaining from meat, alcohol and even going so far as to practice total celibacy in accordance with his Tirukkural beliefs. Also notable, Kalam advocates the strengthening of India’s nuclear program to defend it from any potential attack, a complex decision considering that an Islamic state would almost certainly be the one who launched such an attack. www.stanfordreview.org /Archive/Volume_XXXVII/Issue_12/World/world2.shtml   (710 words)

Architects of Modern India - Abdul Kalam Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on October 15th, 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamilnadu. Kalam succeeded in uniting 12 universities, 30 defence laboratories, the CSIR, the ISRO and dozens of public and private sector undertakings in the task. The only brief exposure that he got abroad was in 1963-64 when he was invited by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to spend four months in the United States at the Wallops Island Rocketry Centre and the Langley Research Centre. members.tripod.com /ramshome/emens/kalam.html   (335 words)

Igniting Future Minds It is in the Indian youth that Dr. Kalam has placed his confidence and this section is no minority, consisting of 32.25% of the current overall Indian population. Kalam further explains that by transformation, he means "A poverty-free nation, a prosperous nation, and a healthy nation with value systems (in which) our children will live happily." These words of his vividly show the picture of India he has in mind. Kalam has been contributing to India since the early 1980’s as a ‘Missile Genius’ (as he is frequently addressed in the known circle). www.chillibreeze.com /articles/IgnitingFutureMinds.asp   (517 words)

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam As young Abdul Kalam would look towards the large group of people round the (Rameshwaram) temple, reciting prayers with a sense of respect towards God, whom they (Muslims) treat as the formless Almighty, Abdul believed without a doubt, that the prayers in the temple reached the same God, as the ones offered in the mosque. Abdul Kalam told Swami Sivananda about his unsuccessful attempt to join the Indian Air Force and his along cherished desire to fly. Abdul prayed to God in Schullers church to help him build a Research Centre at the Imarat Kancha-that would be his Crystal Cathedral. www.dalsabzi.com /Books/kids_kahaani/other_stories/abdul_kalam.htm   (505 words)

My-India.Net: India Personalities - Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) Honoured with numerous awards by the Indian Government including the Bharat Ratna in 1997, Kalam has served the Indian Government in various capacities, including serving as Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India with the rank of a Union Cabinet Minister from November 1999 to November 2001. Abdul Kalam was born in a middle-class Tamil family at Dhanushkodi in Rameswaram district of Tamil Nadu on October 15, 1931. Till now, Abdul Kalam has been best known for his key role in the nuclear tests at Pokharan in the Rajasthan desert on May 11 and 13, 1997. www.my-india.net /p/ppl/apj-abdul-kalam.shtml   (2192 words)

Abdul Kalam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wings of Fire: An Autobiography of APJ Abdul Kalam by A.P.J Abdul Kalam, Arun Tiwari (Orient Longman, 1999) ISBN 81-7371-146-1 Scientist to President by Abdul A.P.J. Kalam (Gyan Publishing House, 2003) ISBN 81-212-0807-6 President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam by R. Pruthi (Anmol Publications, 2002) ISBN 81-261-1344-8 en.wikipedia.org /wiki/A_P_J_Abdul_Kalam   (1709 words)

APJ Abdul Kalal, Scientist, Missile Man, League of Nuclear Nations, Rameshwaram, Rashtrapati Bhawan New Delhi,, ... Widely known as the Missile Man, APJ Abdul Kalam is acknowledged as the driving force behind India's leap in the defence technology that brought India in the league of nuclear nations. The secret is in positive thinking, for according to kalam, "Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life." Unlike other political leaders, he retains his humility and accessibility. For Kalam, India's true assets are its youth and he continues to try and motivate them. www.4to40.com /legends/index.asp?article=legends_apjabdulkalam   (292 words)

'Kalam has an independent opinion' : apj abdul kalam, president, office of profit, bill : IBNLive.com : CNN-IBN New Delhi: President A P J Abdul Kalam knows that politics is no child's play. Though Kalam has never expressed himself publicly, sources say that he has been unhappy with the manner in which the UPA government has handled certain issues. There's nothing wrong if President Kalam wants the Parliament to reconsider some issue because he is well within his constitutional rights to do so. www.ibnlive.com /news/kalam-has-an-independent-opinion/11955-4.html   (429 words)

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam - President of India :- Personalities @ Lakesparadise.com | APJ abdul Kalam has been awarded Padma Bhushan in 1981, Padma Vibhushan in 1990 and India's Highest civilian Award 'The Bharat Ratna' in 1997. Kalam was conferred with the degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc. Totally dedicated to the nation, Dr. Abdul Kalam's vision is to transform India into a developed nation by the year 2020 through hard work and perseverance. www.lakesparadise.com /personality2.htm   (482 words)

HindustanTimes.com - A P J Kalam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) Honoured with numerous awards by the Government including the Bharat Ratna, Kalam has served in various capacities, including serving as Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India with the rank of a Union Cabinet Minister from November 1999 to November 2001. Abdul Kalam was born in a middle-class Tamil family at Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu on October 15, 1931. Kalam's family was not well off, and early in life he did odd jobs like hawking newspapers. www.hindustantimes.com /news/specials/kalam/home.shtml   (312 words)

Welcome to Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India :: P.J. Abdul Kalam today called for time bound establishment of one hundred Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA) cluster and its components by educational institutions or colleges by January 2007 with an investment of Rs. Kalam said the ongoing Science Congress is very important since it is discussing the core issue of national development-Rural Development. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam later interacted with farmers from five states namely Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Rajasthan through video conferencing. dst.gov.in /whats_new/apj-abdulkalam.htm   (327 words)

Pepsi & MTV Youth Icon of the year 2006 - APJ Abdul Kalam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) Kalam has also written the best-selling autobiography, Wings of Fire. Kalam has the unique distinction of having received honorary doctorates from at least 30 universities. APJ Abdul Kalam is nominated as MTV Youth Icon for the year 2006. www.mtvindia.com /mtv/mymtv/events/youthicon/apj.php   (149 words)

Kalam for 10% GDP growth President APJ Abdul Kalam on Wednesday said that India's GDP has to grow at a rate of 10 per cent over the next decade, to uplift the 260 million people living below the poverty line. He said India would be able to achieve the desired GDP growth rate with stress onwater, energy, and education and skills, infrastructure and employment generation. Elaborating on the inherent strengths of the country, Kalam said with almost half the population under the age of 25, the universities and education system should create two cadres of personnel. www.rediff.com /money/2005/dec/22kalam.htm   (337 words)

Anand Nair : Misuse of APJ Abdul Kalam!, Anand Nair blogs on sulekha, Current Affairs blogs, Anand Nair blog from india This blog entry is to discuss the misuse of APJ Abdul Kalam for propaganda purposes. Kalam seems to feel that part of the problem is that "the media" is "negative". This blog entry is intended to discuss the "misuse" of APJ Abdul Kalam for propaganda purposes. anandnair.sulekha.com /blog/post/2006/09/misuse-of-apj-abdul-kalam.htm   (0 words)

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam - With Luv Suman - Personal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) As a child, Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam remembers being fascinated by the flight of seagulls. Kalam's interest in flight led to a degree in aeronautical engineering, and eventually to his supervising the development of India's guided missiles. Dr Kalam and Rajan believe that as a nation India should aim to reach at least the fourth position by 2020. maxpages.com /sumankasturi/APJ_Abdul_Kalam - !http://maxpages.com/sumankasturi/APJ_Abdul_Kalam   (0 words)

A campaign to increase the tenure of Hon.Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam as the President Of India. Petition This petition is created with a sole aim of uniting all the FANS Of Hon.Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam worldwide. We all know that Hon.Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam is completing his Sucessfull tenure in the month of July 2007. The A campaign to increase the tenure of Hon.Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam as the President Of India. www.petitiononline.com /apj/petition.html   (0 words)

Review on Wings of Fire: An Autobiography of APJ Abdul Kalam - Arun Tiwari by paulose - MouthShut.com That Kalam is an aam aadmi at heart is proved by his many narratives involving his interaction with committed but insignificant people in the hierarchy. The last section deals with later years where Kalam is conferred with a list of awards, his contemplations, his visions for the country. Kalam isn’t a politician, as the media says he is a ‘spiritual scientist’;, read his visions and contribute in every little ways to make it come true. www.mouthshut.com /review/Wings_of_Fire:_An_Autobiography_of_APJ_Abdul_Kalam_-_Arun_Tiwari-92976-1.html   (1101 words)

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, The Milli Gazette, Vol. 2 No. 23 Dr APJ Abdul Kalam suddenly resigned his office as the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India on 10 November. Dr Kalam was project director, SLV-3, at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), chief executive of Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme at DRDL and from 1992 scientific adviser to the Defence Minister and secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development, director general, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Dr Kalam is often referred to as ‘father of Indian rockets.’ Incidentally, it was an Indian Muslim, Tipu Sultan, the tiger of Mysore, who invented the first rockets in the world during his wars against the British colonialists. www.milligazette.com /Archives/01122001/34.htm   (505 words)

Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam : Indian Legends @ muraleedharan.com As a child, Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam remembers being fascinated by the flight of seagulls. Kalam's interest in flight led to a degree in aeronautical engineering, and eventually to his supervising the development of India's guided missiles. Dr Kalam and Rajan believe that as a nation India should aim to reach at least the fourth position by 2020. muraleedharan.tripod.com /legends_abdulkalam.html   (1619 words)

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