World Students' Day 2022: History, Significance, Theme- Know why it is celebrated
World Students Day is celebrated only in India no one knows how it originated, United Nations have have confirmed that World Students’ Day on October 15 was not officially declared by the UN. The main purpose of this day is to remember the contribution of Kalam in the field of education.
Oct 15, 2022, 07:15 AM IST
The phone was ringing for information about the President's post, Abdul Kalam did not leave his class
देश के राष्ट्रपति डॉ एपीजे अब्दुल कलाम की राष्ट्रपति बनने की दिलचस्प कहानी इसी साल बुनी गई. मशहूर वैज्ञानिक एपीजे अब्दुल कलाम अपनी क्लास लेकर लौटे तो पता चला कि उनके दफ्तर में फोन की घंटी कई बार बजी, तभी उस टाइम भी फोन बजा और और प्रधानमंत्री अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी ने हालचाल लेने के बाद डॉ एपीजे अब्दुल कलाम से कहा - 'मैं एक पार्टी मीटिंग से लौट रहा हूं जहां हम सभी ने मिलकर ये फैसला लिया है कि देश को एक राष्ट्रपति के रूप में आपकी जरूरत है।
Aug 14, 2022, 19:40 PM IST
R Aravamudan, one of ISRO’s early pioneers captured in this iconic photo, no more
One of the most popular pictures that captured ISRO’s early days is that of a vest-clad Aravamudan working on an experimental rocket payload, while APJ Abdul Kalam assisted him.
Aug 05, 2021, 21:36 PM IST
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's 6th death anniversary: Here are some of the contributions of the 'Missile Man'
From being the people's President to spearheading the development of the most significant Indian missiles, late President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam has contributed to the development of the country in different spheres. Here are some of these contributions of the 'Missile Man'.
Jul 27, 2021, 18:44 PM IST
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's birth anniversary: 10 unknown stories of India's 'Missile Man'
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931, at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu.
Oct 15, 2020, 12:23 PM IST
Ayushmann Khurrana, Sonakshi Sinha remember Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary
Dr Kalam was one of the minds behind the development and operationalisation of AGNI and PRITHVI missiles and for building indigenous capability in critical technologies through networking of multiple institutions.
Oct 15, 2019, 17:42 PM IST
Nation remembers 'People's President' Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on 4th death anniversary
Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam passed away at the age of 83 on July 27, 2015, while delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong.
Jul 27, 2019, 23:11 PM IST
Teacher-turned-politicians: Mayawati, Mulayam, Swamy and other Indian politicians who once donned gurus' cap
On the occasion of Teachers' Day on Tuesday, we prepare a list of India’s most famous politicians whose earlier profession was teaching.
Sep 05, 2017, 13:32 PM IST
World's smallest satellite 'KalamSat' built by Indian teens launched by NASA
Weighing just 64grams, the satellite was designed and built by 18-year-old Rifath Sharook along with six other teammates.
Jun 22, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
NASA pays tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam; names new bacteria species after late Indian President!
The filter on which the new bug was found remained on board the ISS for 40 months.
May 21, 2017, 12:38 PM IST
KalamSat - World's smallest satellite built by Indian teen to be launched by NASA on June 21
Weighing just 0.1kg, the satellite has been built by an Indian teen Rifath Sharook, 12th-grade student from Tamil Nadu’s Pallapatti town.
May 15, 2017, 13:50 PM IST
Students in Coimbatore create image of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam with disposable paper cups
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Apr 21, 2017, 12:04 PM IST
Kalam's death has left irreplaceable void: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to former president APJ Abdul Kalam on his first death anniversary, saying that his death has created an "irreplaceable" void.
Jul 27, 2016, 13:38 PM IST
This Islamic outfit is opposing installation of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's statue - Know why
It may sound shocking and surprising but it's true!
Jul 25, 2016, 13:38 PM IST
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's book 'Transendence' launched in South Africa
Former President APJ Abdul Kalam's book 'Transendence' was launched here with religious leaders, politicians, diplomats and businessmen from all communities sharing the lessons from the book based on his spiritual experiences with Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
Feb 01, 2016, 04:51 AM IST
Sweet tribute to Dr Kalam: Here's missile man's 6-feet tall chocolate statue weighing 400 kg
In a sweet tribute to former Indian President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, a chocolate boutique - Zuka - in Puducherry has made a five feet 11 inches model of him in edible chocolate.
Dec 24, 2015, 15:59 PM IST
Govt to rename missile complex in Hyderabad after Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
The government has decided to rename missile complex in Hyderabad 'Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex'.
Oct 13, 2015, 23:15 PM IST
