28 July 2015

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Photo taken in July 2011 shows former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who was known as the country's "Missile Man" for his role in the country's missile and nuclear development programs. The Press Trust of India reported that he died on July 27, 2015, after collapsing during a lecture in Shillong, northeastern India. He was 83.
Photo taken in July 2011 shows former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who was known as the country's "Missile Man" for his role in the country's missile and nuclear development programs. The Press Trust of India reported that he died on July 27, 2015, after collapsing during a lecture in Shillong, northeastern India. He was 83.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, left, talks to former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam during a seminar on world peace and harmony organized by the Ramakrishna Mission in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012.
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, left, talks to former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam during a seminar on world peace and harmony organized by the Ramakrishna Mission in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012.
In this March 4, 2005 file photo, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, center, talks to India's President, A.P.J Abdul Kalam, right, and India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a ceremonial reception in New Delhi, India.
In this March 4, 2005 file photo, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, center, talks to India's President, A.P.J Abdul Kalam, right, and India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a ceremonial reception in New Delhi, India.
In this Jan. 19, 2008 file photo, Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam smiles during a function in Bangalore, India.
In this Jan. 19, 2008 file photo, Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam smiles during a function in Bangalore, India.
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, left, is felicitated by former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at a function to celebrate his birthday in New Delhi, India, Monday, July 6, 2009.
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, left, is felicitated by former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at a function to celebrate his birthday in New Delhi, India, Monday, July 6, 2009.
Former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, left, interacts with students at the 101 Indian Science Congress in Jammu, India, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. Delegates from 66 countries are expected to participate in the five day event that began Monday. The first meeting of the Congress was held in 1914 in Kolkata.
Former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, left, interacts with students at the 101 Indian Science Congress in Jammu, India, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. Delegates from 66 countries are expected to participate in the five day event that began Monday. The first meeting of the Congress was held in 1914 in Kolkata.
Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam speaks before inaugurating Tarang, a new facility at Wipro Technologies campus in Bangalore, India, Thursday, May 7, 2009. Tarang, a product qualification and compliance certification facility is equipped with capabilities for product design centers and manufacturing organizations across the globe and the investment in the facility is expected to be around USD$ 8.5 million, a Wipro release said.
Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam speaks before inaugurating Tarang, a new facility at Wipro Technologies campus in Bangalore, India, Thursday, May 7, 2009. Tarang, a product qualification and compliance certification facility is equipped with capabilities for product design centers and manufacturing organizations across the globe and the investment in the facility is expected to be around USD$ 8.5 million, a Wipro release said.
Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam speaks before inaugurating Tarang, a new facility at Wipro Technologies campus in Bangalore, India, Thursday, May 7, 2009. Tarang, a product qualification and compliance certification facility is equipped with capabilities for product design centers and manufacturing organizations across the globe and the investment in the facility is expected to be around USD$ 8.5 million, a Wipro release said.
Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam speaks before inaugurating Tarang, a new facility at Wipro Technologies campus in Bangalore, India, Thursday, May 7, 2009. Tarang, a product qualification and compliance certification facility is equipped with capabilities for product design centers and manufacturing organizations across the globe and the investment in the facility is expected to be around USD$ 8.5 million, a Wipro release said.
Former Indian President A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, left, talks with Indian President Pratibha Patil, as Vice President Hamid Ansari, second right, and former Indian Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat look on during the cremation of former Indian president R. Venkataraman, in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.
Former Indian President A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, left, talks with Indian President Pratibha Patil, as Vice President Hamid Ansari, second right, and former Indian Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat look on during the cremation of former Indian president R. Venkataraman, in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.
Former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, right, greets Indian Space Research Organization Chairman G. Madhavan Nair, left, soon after India's Moon Impact Probe successfully landed on the lunar surface, in Bangalore, India, Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. India became the fourth nation to mark its presence on the Moon after a Moon Impact Probe painted with the national tri-color successfully landed on the lunar surface after being detached from the unmanned spacecraft Chandrayaan-1, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, right, greets Indian Space Research Organization Chairman G. Madhavan Nair, left, soon after India's Moon Impact Probe successfully landed on the lunar surface, in Bangalore, India, Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. India became the fourth nation to mark its presence on the Moon after a Moon Impact Probe painted with the national tri-color successfully landed on the lunar surface after being detached from the unmanned spacecraft Chandrayaan-1, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Azad looks on during a function organized by a non government organization to hand over health insurance documents to the underprivileged children in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008.
Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Azad looks on during a function organized by a non government organization to hand over health insurance documents to the underprivileged children in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008.
Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Azad stands with school children during a function organized by a non government organization to hand over health insurance documents to the underprivileged children in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008.
Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Azad stands with school children during a function organized by a non government organization to hand over health insurance documents to the underprivileged children in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008.
Former Indian President A.P.J Abdul Kalam, left, and Chief Minister of Gujarat state Narendra Modi, second left, looks at the model of a ship after inaugurating a two-day seminar on shipbuilding opportunities in Ahmadabad, India, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007.
Former Indian President A.P.J Abdul Kalam, left, and Chief Minister of Gujarat state Narendra Modi, second left, looks at the model of a ship after inaugurating a two-day seminar on shipbuilding opportunities in Ahmadabad, India, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007.
Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam addresses a youth assembly at the Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Temple in Ahmadabad, India, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007. Kalam is on a daylong visit to Ahmadabad.
Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam addresses a youth assembly at the Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Temple in Ahmadabad, India, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007. Kalam is on a daylong visit to Ahmadabad.
Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam takes a walk at the Mughal Garden at the Presidential Palace premises, on the eve of his demitting office in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Newly elected President Pratibha Patil will be sworn in as India's 13th president on July 25, replacing the popular Kalam, who has ended his five-year term and following custom did not seek a second term.
Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam takes a walk at the Mughal Garden at the Presidential Palace premises, on the eve of his demitting office in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Newly elected President Pratibha Patil will be sworn in as India's 13th president on July 25, replacing the popular Kalam, who has ended his five-year term and following custom did not seek a second term.
Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam looks at his desktop at the study of the Presidential palace, on the eve of his demitting office in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Newly elected President Pratibha Patil will be sworn in as India's 13th president on July 25, replacing the popular Kalam, who has ended his five-year term and following custom did not seek a second term.
Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam looks at his desktop at the study of the Presidential palace, on the eve of his demitting office in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Newly elected President Pratibha Patil will be sworn in as India's 13th president on July 25, replacing the popular Kalam, who has ended his five-year term and following custom did not seek a second term.
Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam takes a walk at the Mughal Garden at the Presidential Palace premises on the eve of his demitting office in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Newly elected President Pratibha Patil will be sworn in as India's 13th president on July 25, replacing the popular Kalam, who has ended his five-year term and following custom did not seek a second term.
Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam takes a walk at the Mughal Garden at the Presidential Palace premises on the eve of his demitting office in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Newly elected President Pratibha Patil will be sworn in as India's 13th president on July 25, replacing the popular Kalam, who has ended his five-year term and following custom did not seek a second term.
President of India A.P.J Abdul Kalam stands inside Socrates' Prison in Athens Friday, April 27, 2007 . Kalam is in Greece on a three-day state visit. The Athens site is where historians believe the ancient Greek philosopher was incarcerated before his death in 399 BC by drinking a cup of hemlock.
President of India A.P.J Abdul Kalam stands inside Socrates' Prison in Athens Friday, April 27, 2007 . Kalam is in Greece on a three-day state visit. The Athens site is where historians believe the ancient Greek philosopher was incarcerated before his death in 399 BC by drinking a cup of hemlock.
Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, left, sits on the floor of the stage during a panel discussion of the Ram Nath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism, in New Delhi, India, Monday July 16, 2007.
Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, left, sits on the floor of the stage during a panel discussion of the Ram Nath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism, in New Delhi, India, Monday July 16, 2007.
A man explains the working of a machine to Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, left, during the inauguration of Asia's first catheter manufacturing and research and development facility at Mangalapally village, about 40 Kilometers (25 miles) from Hyderabad, India, Friday, June 29, 2007. The facility, developed by the city-based Relisys Medical Devices Ltd (RMDL), will help bring down the cost of catheters and stents, which are currently imported at high cost, according to a news agency.
A man explains the working of a machine to Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, left, during the inauguration of Asia's first catheter manufacturing and research and development facility at Mangalapally village, about 40 Kilometers (25 miles) from Hyderabad, India, Friday, June 29, 2007. The facility, developed by the city-based Relisys Medical Devices Ltd (RMDL), will help bring down the cost of catheters and stents, which are currently imported at high cost, according to a news agency.
Head of the Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal S.P. Tyagi, front left, adjusts Indian President A.P.J.Abdul Kalam's cap as they prepare to pose with the 41 Presidential Standards and Colors after the Presidential Fleet Review as part of 75 Jubilee year celebrations of the IAF at their station in Chandigarh, India, Wednesday, March 7, 2007. The personnel standing are holding the colors.
Head of the Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal S.P. Tyagi, front left, adjusts Indian President A.P.J.Abdul Kalam's cap as they prepare to pose with the 41 Presidential Standards and Colors after the Presidential Fleet Review as part of 75 Jubilee year celebrations of the IAF at their station in Chandigarh, India, Wednesday, March 7, 2007. The personnel standing are holding the colors.
India's President and Supreme Commander of the Armed forces, A P J Abdul Kalam, center right, with Army chief J J Singh,center left, poses with army soldiers, at a farewell function, in New Delhi, India, Monday, Feb. 5, 2007. The soldiers are a part of the United Nations Peace keeping forces for Sudan and Congo.
India's President and Supreme Commander of the Armed forces, A P J Abdul Kalam, center right, with Army chief J J Singh,center left, poses with army soldiers, at a farewell function, in New Delhi, India, Monday, Feb. 5, 2007. The soldiers are a part of the United Nations Peace keeping forces for Sudan and Congo.
Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam looks at a display of duck eggs at a meeting in Gumoria village, about forty kilometers (25 miles) east of Gauhati, India, Tuesday, Oct.17, 2006.
Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam looks at a display of duck eggs at a meeting in Gumoria village, about forty kilometers (25 miles) east of Gauhati, India, Tuesday, Oct.17, 2006.
Girls tie the rakhi on the hands of Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006.
Girls tie the rakhi on the hands of Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006.
An Indian air force personnel assists Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, right, don a flight helmet before Kalams flight at an Indian Air Force base in Pune, India, Thursday, June 8, 2006. Kalam took to the clouds Thursday, copiloting a fighter jet through the skies over central India. At 74, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam became India's first president and the oldest Indian to fly a jet fighter.
An Indian air force personnel assists Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, right, don a flight helmet before Kalams flight at an Indian Air Force base in Pune, India, Thursday, June 8, 2006. Kalam took to the clouds Thursday, copiloting a fighter jet through the skies over central India. At 74, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam became India's first president and the oldest Indian to fly a jet fighter.
Indian President A.P.J Abdul Kalam, center, interacts with children during the Band Display and Beating Retreat of the Presidents Fleet Review (PFR), in Visakhapatnam, about 700 kilometers (438 miles) southeast of Hyderabad, India, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006. The PFR held once during the tenure of every president is scheduled for Feb. 12 and a total of 67 ships, with 41 anchored off the coast, three submarines and 41 aircrafts participated in the exercise, according to news reports.
Indian President A.P.J Abdul Kalam, center, interacts with children during the Band Display and Beating Retreat of the Presidents Fleet Review (PFR), in Visakhapatnam, about 700 kilometers (438 miles) southeast of Hyderabad, India, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006. The PFR held once during the tenure of every president is scheduled for Feb. 12 and a total of 67 ships, with 41 anchored off the coast, three submarines and 41 aircrafts participated in the exercise, according to news reports.
Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, right, tries to balance a headgear, that was part of a dancers accessories, after an event at the Presidential Palace complex in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. Dancers from across India performed at the Presidential Palace complex as part of India's 57th Republic Day celebrations.
Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, right, tries to balance a headgear, that was part of a dancers accessories, after an event at the Presidential Palace complex in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. Dancers from across India performed at the Presidential Palace complex as part of India's 57th Republic Day celebrations.
Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam shows the indelible ink on his finger after voting in India's fourth phase of national elections in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 10, 2004.
Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam shows the indelible ink on his finger after voting in India's fourth phase of national elections in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 10, 2004.
India's three top scientists, talk during a ceremony in Bombay Saturday June 27, 1998 where the were presented with lifetime achievement awards for the success of the recent nuclear tests conducted by the Indian government. They are: Dr. K. Kasturirangan, left, space research; Dr. R. Chidambaram, center, nuclear research; and Dr. A. .P J. Abdul Kalam, defense research.
India's three top scientists, talk during a ceremony in Bombay Saturday June 27, 1998 where the were presented with lifetime achievement awards for the success of the recent nuclear tests conducted by the Indian government. They are: Dr. K. Kasturirangan, left, space research; Dr. R. Chidambaram, center, nuclear research; and Dr. A. .P J. Abdul Kalam, defense research.

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