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July 27, 2009
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REVIEW
Under The Shade Of
Two Thousand Umbrellas
Nair recounts all the goodness of the man, but also his flaws: his unfailing unpunctuality, pedagogy
Inder Malhotra on The Kalam Effect: My Years With The President by P.M. Nair
Magazine | Jun 02, 2008
 COVER STORY
Masala Dosa At Midnight
Kalam brought a touch of tech to Rashtrapati Bhavan. And he made it the most people-friendly.
DEBARSHI DASGUPTA
Magazine | Jul 02, 2007
 REPUBLIC DAY ADDRESS
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
'What Can I Give To My Nation?'
'Developed India by 2020 is a mission of a billion people...It will be a reality if everyone gives through individual, societal and nationwide participation in a national movement facilitated by the government'.
Web | Jan 25, 2007
INDEPENDENCE DAY
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
National Awakening
The Prez has a solution: 'I feel that the time is ripe now for both our Houses of Parliament to debate and adopt a Resolution that India will get transformed into a safe, and economically developed nation before the year 2020.'
Web | Aug 14, 2006
 FULL TEXT
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
One Billion People: One Vision
Address to the nation by the President on the eve of 57th Republic Day: 'Infallibility is divinity. We are not divine. We are fallible. To err is human. Divinity would demand that we realize this irrefutable truth and correct ourselves when we become fallible.'
Web | Jan 25, 2006
ADDRESS
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
'Merely Stating A Fact'
I would decidedly not support the contention that the Executive is as independent in its existence and functioning as the Legislature or the Judiciary is. I am not even for a moment questioning the whys or why nots of such controls on the Executive...
Web | Nov 09, 2005
 ADDRESS TO THE NATION
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
'Energy Independence Our Highest Priority'
'Energy Security leading to Energy Independence is certainly possible and is within the capability of the nation. India has knowledge, natural resources; what we need is planned integrated missions to achieve the target in a time bound manner'
Web | Aug 14, 2005
BACK TO THE FUTURE
India In 2020: A Wishlist
Scientists, technologists must always ask themselves: what social need do we meet? A blueprint for such an engaged practice, from India's Scientist-President.
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
Magazine | Jul 18, 2005
ADDRESS
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
'When Politics Degrades Itself To Political Adventurism...'
'...the nation would be on the calamitous road to inevitable disaster and ruination. ... The arithmetical compulsions of incremental numbers and the alleged tradability of certain legislative seats, won perhaps through means allegedly dubious and undemocratic, have many a time created doubts on our democratic system in the public eye'
Web | Mar 21, 2005
REPUBLIC DAY SPEECH
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
'Employment To All'
I have selected the topic for the Republic Day address as 'Action Plan for Employment Generation' as it represents the aspirations and anxiety of nearly 540 million youth of our nation.
Web | Jan 25, 2005
ADDRESS TO PARLIAMENT
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
'The Democratic Process Of Change'
The outcome of the elections is indicative of people's yearning for inclusiveness – economic, social and cultural and their rejection of the forces of divisiveness and intolerance. The verdict is for establishing the rule of law and repairing our secular fabric. .
Web | Jun 07, 2004
 FULL TEXT
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
'Smile On Billion Faces'
Full unedited text of the address to the nation by the President of India on the eve of 55th Republic Day, 2004.
Web | Jan 25, 2004
 BEHIND THE STORY
ADITI BANERJEE
Getting To Know The Prez
Our President is a delight to be with. The optimism that he exuberates is something we should all imbibe. If the youth of India instills even a fourth of this man's vision, our lives will be changed forever.
Web | Dec 27, 2003
 BEHIND THE STORY
SATVIK SARWADE
First Among Equals
I am definitely more optimistic about India now, after meeting the Prez. One man cannot walk around and change the country. We need more optimistic people; people who can dream. We need the 'Young Movement' that he talks of. I think it'll happen…
Web | Dec 27, 2003
INTERVIEW
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
'500 Million Young Will Transform India'
The Prez on the bird's flight, the power of youth, river-linking, fighting corruption and other ideas for the future
ADITI BANERJEE
Magazine | Jan 12, 2004
SPEECH
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
'Teachers Should Be Role Models'
'A student spends 25,000 hours in the campus. The school must have the best of teachers who have the ability to teach, love teaching and build moral qualities'
Web | Sep 04, 2003
SPEECH
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
'Let Us Keep Aside Non-Issues'
'We will not be remembered for how many churches, mosques or temples our generation added, but only if we give our younger generation a prosperous and safe India resulting out of economic prosperity coupled with our civilizational heritage'
Web | Aug 14, 2003
After His Own Fashion
Considered a political ingenue when he became President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has lent a new buzz to the top job
SHEELA REDDY
Magazine | Jun 23, 2003
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
Developed India: Visions And Actions
Address to the nation by the President on the eve of Republic Day-2003.
Web | Jan 25, 2003
I-DAY SPEECH
A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM
Unity Of Minds
'Any act by anyone anywhere in India that runs counter to the eternal values
-- non-violence, tolerance, acceptance of all religions and different ways of
life, search for truth and fearlessness -- would pose a threat to the fabric of free Indian nation.'
Web | Aug 14, 2002
 OPINION
JAWID LAIQ
Now, For A Palace Coup
These 19th century trappings, you'll agree, are relics to be dispensed with in a modern democracy.
Magazine | Aug 05, 2002
FULL TEXT
A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM
The Vision Of India
Speech by Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabhudin Abdul Kalam on his assumption of office as the 11th. President of India. More Coverage
Web | Jul 25, 2002
OPINION
NAJID HUSSAIN
Kalam And Islam
Does Kalam's Islamic liberalism, or following Hindu traditions make him less of a Muslim? Or is it Sangh Parivar's recognition of Kalam's work that has become a cause for concern for many Muslims leading them to question Kalam's religious roots and interest?
Web | Jul 18, 2002
REVIEW
Playing Vidura, The Wise
A bunch of inspirational thoughts for young minds that aspire
Khushwant Singh on Ignited Minds: Unleashing The Power Within India by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Magazine | Jul 22, 2002
REVIEW
God's Own Man
Spirituality was his science and it was instilled early on in Kalam's life
Sheela Reddy on Wings Of Fire—An Autobiography by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam with Arun Tiwari
Magazine | Jul 01, 2002
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