Google today paid a special homage to "missile man" A P J Abdul Kalam by displaying a black ribbon on its homepage.
The solemn mark of respect on Google India homepage only testifies to the universal appeal the former President exercised on the minds of people, especially the youth, from small-towners to net-savvy urban folks.
Google, known for remembering past icons and marking important occasions and anniversaries through its characteristic doodles, has in the past paid tribute to several Indians, including filmmaker Satyajit Ray, mathematics genius Shakuntala Devi and cine icon Raj Kapoor among others.
For Kalam, perhaps reflecting the simplicity that he stood for all his life, the search giant has used no doodle but just a black ribbon placed below the search tab, and on running the mouse over it reads, "In memory of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam".
Google pays special tribute to Kalam with 'black ribbon' on India homepage-TNews - IBNLive Mobile
