Without R Venkataraman's vision, India may not have developed such a strong indigenous missile system — in fact, he was the one who helped Kalam become India's Missile Man! #BirthAnniversary
Posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, this braveheart cop is a hero that India should not forget about. He was just 32-years-old when he made the supreme sacrifice to defend his unit.
No proper road, no water supply — this drought-hit village used to be deprived of even the basic amenities. But then, as a villager says, "Kalam sir showed us the path to develop our village"!
To commemorate his first year as the President of India, Kovind has also started a plantation drive at the Rashtrapati Bhawan Estate on Raisina Hill and the Rashtrapati Nilayam.
"Insaaniyat ke nate kuch farz bante hain… [humanity compels us to take up certain duties],” said the Turbanator, reaching out to the family of former Army man.
Scholar, teacher, philosopher and statesman, Sarvepalli Radhakrishanan was one of 20th century's greatest thinkers. On Teacher's Day, here are some little-known facts from his inspiring life.
Dr. Srinivasan Sundarrajan, the former director of National Institute of Technology, Trichy, and ex-DRDO scientist, worked with the Late President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam for well over two decades. Here he shares with us some of his more personal experiences with Dr. Kalam, during his famed morning walks.