The Biography of A P J Abdul Kalam
The Autobiography of A P J Abdul Kalam
APJ Abdul Kalam is one of
the proudest scientists of India. He is the 11th President of India, a unique
example of inspiration to the people not only for India but also for the world.
Life History
A P J Abdul Kalam’s life
story is now in a position to research for his outstanding career not only in
India but also all over the world. His life is full of dramas and a great
motivation for the young people.
Abdul Kalam's Birth and Childhood
Abul Pakir Zainul-Abedin
Abdul Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 in a Muslim family in Rameshwaram,
Tamil Nadu, India. His father's name was Joynal Abedin who was a boatman. His
mother’s name was Ashiamma. They were too much poor. Abdul Kalam had to take
care of his family since childhood. He used to earn money by selling newspapers
being a little child. But he did not complain to his parents.
Education life of Abdul Kalam
He started his education
at Ramnathpur Squares Matriculation School. He was not a very good quality
student. But as a normal learner his focus on education was strong. He worked
very hard. For a long time he studied a various subjects. Mathematics was his
favourite subject.
After school education,
he graduated from St. Joseph's College in 1954 with a degree in physics. The
following year, in 1955, he moved to Chennai and began studying aeronautics. He
dreamed of becoming an Indian Air Force man since his school days. Despite dreaming
of becoming an airplane pilot, he could not fulfill his dream of becoming an
airplane pilot.
Great contribution
Employed by the Indian
Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) he managed the project
well there but did not like the job and left. In 1982, he joined the Indian
Space Research Organization (ISRO) and successfully engaged in various space
planning and operations. For his full-time contribution, he was able to
successfully launch India's first satellite, Rohini. He was assigned to various
jobs at the Indian research institute ISRO and due to all his activities he was
able to become a member of the International Press Club. He was called to the
US space agency and he went there but refused to work. Instead, he was able to
successfully build India's first nuclear missile in collaboration with India's
famous scientist Ranna. In 1996, under his leadership, he was able to
successfully test an atomic bomb for the second time.
Missile man of India
He has been called the
Missile Man of India because of his immense contribution to the development of
ballistic missiles and space rocket for civilian space research for the Indian
Army.
11th President of India
Noticing his deep respect
for India, his great contribution and the respect of the people towards him,
the then government declared him as a candidate for the post of President of
India. He was unanimously elected President of India and became the President
of India in 2002.
Kalam’s famous quotes
The Quotes of Abdul kalam
are remarkable. People from all walks of life remember the quotes. Such as-
1. A dream is not that
which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep.
2. You have to dream
before your dreams comes true.
3. You should not give up
and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.
4. If you want to shine
like a sun, first burn like a sun.
5. Excellence happens not by accident. It is a
process.
These are some of the
best quotes of Abdul Kalam.
Remarkable books
1. India 2020: A Vision
for the New Millennium
Published -1998
2. Wings of Fire: An
autobiography
Published -1999
3. Ignited Minds:
Unleashing the Power within India
Published: 2002
4. The Luminous Sparks: A
Biography in Verse and colours
Published -2004
5. Guiding Souls: Dialogues on the Purpose of Life
Published -2005
These books written by the “ Missile Man” Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam are really famous over the world.
Personal life
His personal life was
very disciplined and his hobbies were giving book writing lectures. He loved
children very much and always tried to teach children so that his future life
would be better. He always thought that it was his life's dream to rise above the
individual group and develop the country as a whole, to take the country
forward.
Achievement of Abdul Kalam
He received several
important honors including the highest civilian honor Bharat Ratna.
1981:
Padma Bhushan by The Government of India
1981: Padma Vibhushan by
The Government of India
1997: Bharat Ratna by The Government of India
1997: Indira Gandhi Award
for National Integration by Government of India
1998: Veer Savarkar Award
by Government of India
2000: SASTRA Ramanujan
Prize by Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy, India
2013: Von Braun Award by National Space Society
Death of Abdul Kalam
He is both a professor
writer and an aircraft technician and is called the Missile Man of India. He
died on July 26, 2015 at the age of 63 from a heart attack.
Indians will never forget
the contribution of this great man who will alive in his works. His
achievements cannot be described in words. People of India remember him for his
historical life.
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