Abdul Kalam

From Savitribai Phule to S Radhakrishnan, these revolutionaries shaped India's education system. Whether it was opening avenues for women and marginalised communities or elevating India's academic landscape, they worked long after the school bell rang.

V K Munusamy has single-handedly trained 800 families in his region to make terracotta items and taught thousands of students for free to keep alive what he loves the most.

Students coming from outside the Indore district will be given free accommodation, food and transportation services.

Cyber twin – a digital replica of one’s personality that can live on and adapt to new knowledge and thoughts after one’s death.

Madhusudhana's son Kushal was thrilled to have his fourth birthday celebrated in such a unique manner and wants to continue this practice every year.

28-year-old Anjan Satheesh is hearing impaired and has cerebral palsy. But he has never let this come in the way of achieving his life goals. He has not only received praise from prominent personalities like Abdul Kalam and Sachin Tendulkar, but also won a national award recently.

Maharashtra schools have decided to remember APJ Kalam on his birth anniversary in an incredible way. The schools will be celebrating the day as no-school bag day and students will be encouraged to read books which are not a part of their course curriculum.

APJ Abdul Kalam, ex President, author, inspirational speaker, scientist, researcher and much more. His place can never be filled. Here are 12 things that made him the extra ordinary man that he was.