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The Missile Man of India: Remembering APJ Abdul Kalam on his third death anniversary

Scientist, President, mentor - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam popularly called 'The Missile Man of India' is remembered for his contributions to the country in many roles. The humble President was a great scientist, an inspiring leader, and above anything else, he was a simple and a very strong human being.
Scientist, President, mentor - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam popularly called 'The Missile Man of India' is remembered for his contributions to the country in many roles. The humble President was a great scientist, an inspiring leader, and above anything else, he wa
Scientist, President, mentor - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam popularly called 'The Missile Man of India' is remembered for his contributions to the country in many roles. The humble President was a great scientist, an inspiring leader, and above anything else, he wa
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The book extensively deals with the weakness and the strength of India, and offers a vision of how the country can emerge to be among the world's first economic powers by 2020. (Express Photo Service)
The book extensively deals with the weakness and the strength of India, and offers a vision of how the country can emerge to be among the world's first economic powers by 2020. (Express Photo Service)
The most popular book written by Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire is an autobiography which narrates his journey from a humble background who went on to become a chief scientist and later the president of India. The book was first published in English, it has been translated and published in 13 languages. (Express Photo Service)
The most popular book written by Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire is an autobiography which narrates his journey from a humble background who went on to become a chief scientist and later the president of India. The book was first published in English, it has been translated and published in 13 languages. (Express Photo Service)
Ignited Minds: Unleashing the power within India was published in 2002. Abdul Kalam wrote inspirational messages, especially to young citizens of India. He has described extensively about his meetings with students across India. The book ends with a 'Song of Youth', with these opening words: 'As a young citizen of India, armed with technology and love for my nation, I realize, a small aim is a crime.' (Express Photo Service)
Ignited Minds: Unleashing the power within India was published in 2002. Abdul Kalam wrote inspirational messages, especially to young citizens of India. He has described extensively about his meetings with students across India. The book ends with a 'Song of Youth', with these opening words: 'As a young citizen of India, armed with technology and love for my nation, I realize, a small aim is a crime.' (Express Photo Service)
Indomitable Spirit represents the quintessential APJ Abdul Kalam - the man, the scientist, the teacher and the president. The book starts with lines from one of his addresses to the nation. It says a country becomes great not because of its parliament but due its people. (Express Photo Service)
Indomitable Spirit represents the quintessential APJ Abdul Kalam - the man, the scientist, the teacher and the president. The book starts with lines from one of his addresses to the nation. It says a country becomes great not because of its parliament but due its people. (Express Photo Service)
My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions was published in 2013 and is written with a powerful narrative style laden with wonderful experiences. A large part of this book deals with Kalam's contribution in India's space program. It gives full description about difficulties faced by scientists to develop India's first space vehicle. (Photo | PTI)
My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions was published in 2013 and is written with a powerful narrative style laden with wonderful experiences. A large part of this book deals with Kalam's contribution in India's space program. It gives full description about difficulties faced by scientists to develop India's first space vehicle. (Photo | PTI)
Turning Points: A journey through Challenges is a sequel to Wings of Fire which dealt with his life up to 1992. In this book we can come to know about how and why he agreed to become President and what happened during his presidency. He has also given some anecdotes from his life. (Photo | PTI)
Turning Points: A journey through Challenges is a sequel to Wings of Fire which dealt with his life up to 1992. In this book we can come to know about how and why he agreed to become President and what happened during his presidency. He has also given some anecdotes from his life. (Photo | PTI)
Kalam wrote about his experience with spirituality in Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji . He advocates for a fusion between science and spirituality, and highlights the examples of leading scientists in history who also held spiritual beliefs. (Express Photo Service)
Kalam wrote about his experience with spirituality in Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji . He advocates for a fusion between science and spirituality, and highlights the examples of leading scientists in history who also held spiritual beliefs. (Express Photo Service)
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Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
'The Missile Man of India'

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