There are several areas where late Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam left his indelible mark, including India's space and missile programmes and development of common people. A little-less known fact is that he had inspired a national award-winning feature film, too.

It’s rare that the death of a former Indian president, such as APJ Abdul Kalam, would be mourned all over the world, being fondly remembered by many who wouldn’t bat at an eye at the passing of other politicians.

We express our profound grief at the death of former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam.