Abdul Kalam

Remembering Dr APJ Abdul Kalam: Humble beginnings to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam embodied the belief that true leadership is service. His work continues to shape India's defence, space, and education frontiers, from missile advancements to Chandrayaan-3's lunar

APJ Abdul Kalam birth anniversary: Why it's marked as World Students' Day

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's 94th birth anniversary on October 15 is celebrated as World Students' Day, honouring his legacy as a visionary scientist, aerospace pioneer, and inspirational teacher to millions

If India gets 10 Abdul Kalams, we can nail R&D: Former DRDO scientist

If India has 10 Abdul Kalams, we can really bring about a change in the way we approach research and development, said former DRDO scientist Prahlada Ramarao on Sunday. Bengaluru-based Ramarao was part of the missile-building team put together by India's "Missile Man" and former President A P J Abdul Kalam. The indigenous surface-to-air missile system, famously called Akash, that he and his team worked on for nearly 15 years, since 1983, is having its moment of glory, as it withstood the onslaught of Pakistani missiles and drones, especially on May 8 and 9. "The biggest difficulty for India is that we are individually good, but cannot work together as a team. Kalam was very good at addressing this. He taught me how to bring the energy of individuals synergistically to achieve a purpose. That is why I feel, if we have 10 Kalams, India will truly lead," Ramarao told PTI. Ramarao said he was only 34 years old when he was made the project director for the surface-to-air missile project

World Students' Day 2024: Celebrating APJ Abdul Kalam's birth anniversary

Every year on October 15, World Students' Day is observed to honour the efforts of former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in the field of education. He was a prominent administrator and scientist

APJ Abdul Kalam birth anniversary: Top 50 quotes by Missile Man of India

Today is the birth anniversary of the 11th president of India, APJ Abdul Kalam. On this occasion, here are the top 50 quotes of the iconic Indian rocket scientist to share

India flight tests missile-assisted torpedo release system off Odisha coast

India on Wednesday successfully flight tested the supersonic missile-assisted release of torpedo (SMART) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, a defence official said. The system was launched around 8.30 am from the ground mobile launcher. Several state-of-the-art mechanisms such as symmetric separation, ejection and velocity control have been validated in this test, the defence official said. SMART is a next-generation missile-based light-weight torpedo delivery system, designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to enhance the anti-submarine warfare capability of the Indian Navy far beyond the conventional range of lightweight torpedo, he added.

Bihar CM Kumar pays tribute to Maulana Azad on his birth anniversary

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday paid tribute to freedom fighter and India's first education minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, on his birth anniversary."Greetings on National Education Day. The birthday of the country's first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, is celebrated as National Education Day. His significant contribution to the country will always be remembered. Respectful homage to him," Bihar CM Nitish Kumar posted on X in Hindi.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to the country's first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, on his birth anniversary and said "Azad's commitment to education was commendable and his efforts in shaping modern India continue to guide many people""Remembering Maulana Azad on his birth anniversary. A profound scholar and a pillar of India's freedom struggle, his commitment to education was commendable. His efforts in shaping modern India continue to guide many people," PM Modi posted on X.Today is ...

Shah hails Kalam, says nation advancing in space under PM's leadership

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership the nation is making giant strides in space technology, a vision nurtured by iconic scientist and late President APJ Abdul Kalam, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Saturday. Addressing the launch event of the book "Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Memories Never Die," here, Shah hailed Kalam for his yeoman services to the nation including in the field of India's space technology. "When a poor person reaches the peak of democracy, then he dedicates democracy for the welfare of the poor. Dr Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Modi have demonstrated this through their actions." Kalam made India self-reliant on guided missiles. He successfully launched the Agni and Prithvi missiles and tested atomic bombs successfully in 1998 at Pokhran. Kalam's name would be written in golden letters for giving DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) a new direction. Shah said, "Under PM Modi's leadership

Shah hails Kalam, says nation advancing in space tech under PM's leadership

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership the nation is making giant strides in space technology, a vision nurtured by iconic scientist and late President APJ Abdul Kalam, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Saturday. Addressing the launch event of the book "Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Memories Never Die," here, Shah hailed Kalam for his yeoman services to India's space technology. Shah said, "Under PM Modi's leadership opportunities in space science for our students, youth and their startups are open. APJ Abdul Kalam's dream of achievements in space science will be accomplished by PM Modi's innovations and new initiatives. And I believe that India will lead the entire world in the field of space science." Following the late former President's footsteps, under PM Modi's leadership, the nation launched 55 spacecraft missions, 50 launch vehicle missions and 11 student satellites, Shah noted. A record 104 satellites were launched (PSLV-C37, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) in a ..

Remembering Dr APJ Abdul Kalam: Lesser known facts about the 'Missile Man'

Born on October 15, 1931, in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram, Kalam studied physics and aerospace engineering and came to be known for his contribution to the world of science and humanity

Sonia Gandhi pays tribute to Abdul Kalam on first death anniversary

While delivering a lecture at IIM, Shillong, Kalam collapsed and died due to cardiac arrest

Foundation stone for Abdul Kalam's memorial to be laid today

Kalam passed away on July 27, last year while delivering a lecture at the IIM-Shillong in Meghalaya

Abdul Kalam's scientific advisor floats a new party

Abdul Kalam Vision India Party was floated on Sunday