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Glimpses of Great Souls
Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam - a scientist and a
gentleman – an example that despite poor or
uncomfortable conditions one can struggle
and rise to the highest peaks through sheer
hard work, determination and sincerity. Even
the fame and power could not get the better
of him and he lived quite a down-to-earth life.
He continued to work and was active till his
last breath. Not often do we come across such
a person, with so much of honor and dignity
achieved in one lifetime.
It is worth spending some time and looking
into his life is events:

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ducation : Kalam scored average
grades in school but was described as
a bright and hardworking student who
had a strong desire to learn. He spent hours
on his studies, especially mathematics. He did
his graduation in physics from Saint Joseph's
College, Tiruchirappalli. He moved to Madras
in 1955 to study aerospace engineering in
Madras Institute of Technology.
Even the Dean of his college recalls.
'I used to set the toughest deadlines for
Kalam to deliver a project and put him under
stress. But Kalam delivered his best
performance and impressed me with his
work.''

Dr.
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A. P. J Abdul Kalam