It’s President Kalam’s last week in office. As the ‘People’s President’ prepares to step down, people in his hometown Rameswaram get set for a hearty welcome party.

APJ Abdul Kalam who is known as a distinguished scientist and a popular president is seen as a style icon in his own village in Tamil Nadu. If you find that hard to believe, listen to what a local barber has to tell.

“There are many people who come to my shop asking for Kalam haircut. Though it is little difficult, we do it without charging extra,” says Murugan, a saloon owner.