Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: A Beacon of Hope and Hard Work

Dr. Apj Abdul kalam 

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, known as the "Missile Man of India", was a great scientist, engineer, and the 11th President of India. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam. He was born on 15 October 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. He belonged to a poor but honest Muslim family.

Due to poverty, his life was very difficult in childhood.He went to school in the morning and sold newspapers after school in the evening to pay for his education and to help with the family expenses.He was very fond of studying since childhood, especially science and mathematics.

After completing B.Sc in Physics from St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli, he joined the Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), where he pursued a degree in Aeronautical Engineering.. Even there, he faced financial challenges, but he never gave up. He worked hard from dawn to dusk and kept only one dream in his mind:“I want to do something great for my nation.”

After completing his studies, he joined India’s top space and defense organizations , playing a pivotal role in both DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation).

He remained unmarried throughout his life and devoted himself to a life of simplicity and selfless service to the nation. He sacrificed personal comforts and joys in the service of his country.He mostly used to say : “My first love is my country. I live for it, and I will die for it.”

  In spite of being from a poor family, his effort,dedication and perseverance enabled him to achieve the highest position in India .He served as the President of India from 2002 to 2007 , during this period he earned immense love and respect .

He was often called as the "People's President". He was passionate about motivating youth and encouraging them to pursue education and achieve their dreams.

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam received several major awards during his lifetime like the Padma Bhushan (1981), Padma Vibhushan (1990), Bharat Ratna (1997), Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration (1997),Veer Savarkar Award (1998). Apart from these, he was honoured with more than 40 honorary doctorates from universities around the world and several other national and international awards for his work in science, technology, and education.

  On 27th July, 2015 while delivering a lecture at the “Indian Institute of Management” ( IIM) Shillong, he suffered a cardiac arrest ( Heart attack).

He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital , Despite the doctors' best efforts to save him, he could not be revived. 

His death was deeply mourned throughout India and around the world.

In brief , the name Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam brings feelings of respect, inspiration, and pride. He was not only a brilliant scientist but also the 11th President of India. His life story teaches us that poverty, problems, and failures cannot stop us if we have the courage to dream and the determination to work hard.

His famous books are as follows: 

1. Wings of Fire

2. Ignited minds 

3. India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium.

4. My Journey:Transforming Dreams into Actions

5. Turning Points: A Journey Through Challenges

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                  ✍️Md.Humaidullah 

            

                   Nothing is impossible 

      All of us face various kinds of challenges and problems every single day in our lives. And these problems and obstacles stand before us  like an unsolvable labyrinth.

But what really makes a successful person different from others is their way of thinking. 

Normal people see those obstacles and problems as a finish line. While a successful person sees them as new opportunities and new beginnings.

Have you ever thought what was the common quality of all legends and leaders throughout history? 

Surely they didn't have any superpowers or any magic. But they had solid ambition, unbreakable determination and unbeatable dedication. They refused to surrender to disappointment and discouragement. 

   Look at Newton . When an apple fell just before him he didn't take it like a normal person, but he took it seriously and asked himself “ why did the apple fall down and why didn't it go up”?

At that time this question that he asked himself , and his way of thinking led to the discovery  of the law of gravity. 

   Look at the great scientist " Thomas Alva Edison " .  He faced  failure 999 times  in the way of inventing the electric bulb  , but he never gave up, never lost hope . He tried again and again. Finally on the 1000th attempt he succeeded and  brightened the world with his invention.

 Remember! If you face issues, problems, challenges, obstacles or failures, never say to yourself “ it's very difficult. I can't do it. It's impossible ” . Don't repeat these sentences. But ask yourself “ ? How can I solve it? How can I overcome it?

  You must have heard the name of Rosa Parks,  She was an ordinary Black woman , but she possessed a different soul. She didn't accept being treated like a second class citizen. She didn't agree with “Jim Crow Laws”  and refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus.

At that time,that small act of courage sparked a massive movement against racial injustice in America.

   There is a solution to every problem, if there were any problem with no solution man would have never flown in the sky, never invented the mobile phone and never created mind-blowing AI. 

 Remember. Physical power doesn't matter at all. What really matters is mental strength and the way of thinking.

Researchers say“ 90% people give up at the first obstacle, while only 10% keep searching for solutions.  And  really these are the people who lead the world and shape the future. 

So, Now the decision is yours:

Do you want to be among the 90% who give up and kneel down at the very first problem, or among the 10% who find solutions, break the chains, and create a new history?

Don’t be just a spectator in this life.Be among those who dare to make a change and seek solutions!

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                 ✍️ Md Humaidullah