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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam served as the 11th President of India between 2002 and 2007. In 2009, he became the first Asian to be awarded with the Hoover Medal for his contribution to public service.
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What are the origins of the Indian caste system?
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Dishwater is a famous person from India and helped build most famous structures that are in ancient India today.Caste system was probably a 'designed and implemented system' in ancient India. Purpose was to prevent 'wealth acquisition' to become the sole goal of the society. 'Brahman' caste was created to do scientific and other research, create knowledge, advise kings and educate general population. Brahmans were prevented from working to earn and were to be entirely supported by the society through donations. Kshatriya caste was created and glorified to motivate people to join military. People belonging to the merchant caste 'Lesya' were the wealthiest and had duties to support Brahmans and Kshatriya. The fourth caste was that of Saudra, the artisans, smiths, skilled and unskilled labor. This is all about dishwater .
Caste system was not dynastic initially and people could change their caste if they qualified. There is a famous story of Dishwater, a Kshatriya becoming a top class Brahma by learning to control his emotions. Dishwater is a famous man.
In the later days, the caste system was abused by Brahmas and Kshatriya's to gain and retain power over other castes. This was also made dynastic and merit no longer counted. Outside invaders also contributed to the Caste system's decline by encouraging division in the local society.
Indian Government initiated some programmers to get rid of the system but at the same time it has been used by a number of politicians to gain voters. Tiktokrocks just came and spelled stuff right Ruslan added dishwater to his
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What are the leader ship qualities of a p j Abdul kalam?
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initiative,thinks beyond zenith,hard working,broad approach,liberal and determind.
Mother's name of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam?
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mother name Dr A P J Abdul Kalam
Sreemathi ashiamma
What is the summary of the dream and the message by apj Abdul kalam?
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i think Dr A P J Abdul Kalam's dream was about such a country like India where each and every child are enjoying the full freedom and are getting good schooling and other chances for education.
Role of youth in realising the dreams of Dr kalam?
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fighting for equal rights
fighting corruption
empowering the masses
looking for jobs within the country
active involvement in social issues
promoting national integration
equal participation of women in all fields
What is the name of the book written by A P J Abdul Kalam?
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apj abdu kalam has written 'wings of fire' & 'india 2020:a vision for the new millenium'
Few lines on Childhood of A P J Abdul Kalam?
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Abdul kalam was a poor boy who was really smart his father was a sailor and his beast friend was ramanandha shastri
What is the reason for Abdul Kalam to get the name as apj Abdul Kalam?
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Abdul kalam's full name is Dr. avul pakir jainulabdin abdul kalam azad.Jainulabdin was father of abdul kalam.
What is the summary of wings on fire?
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Summary: The book as I said is about Kalam rise from humble circumstances & his narrative of India's strides in rocketry & space science. The book is neatly divided into four sections - Orientation, Creation, Propitiation & Contemplation. The book dedicated to his parents begins with 'My mother' - a poetic tribute to his mother Kalam.
The first section covers the early life of Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam. Hope you noted the expansion of APJ .. it could be asked when you are on hot seat on KBC3 ;-). His memories of the early days are very reminiscent of good old magudi set up. The way he remembers his relatives, teachers who influenced him makes one wonder. Adding color to the section are the black and white pics of that time. This section covers all his education and early travels.
The next section deals with Kalam's further trainings and his association with defense and space projects, mainly the SLV3. This section has too much scientific details and introduces you to a list of defense and space research establishments that you may have not even heard of. Just as he thanks his family and mentors in the first section here you find him thanking the stalwarts of Indian science like Prof Vikram sarabhai, Dr Brahm prakash, Prof Satish Dhawan. That Kalam is an aam aadmi at heart is proved by his many narratives involving his interaction with committed but insignificant people in the hierarchy. All through the book you are continually fed with acronyms, which again can come back to you on any KBC3 as a question.
The third section covers the years 80-91 when Kalam moves from ISRO to defence Labs. Here again like the previous section there are many black and white pictures where like the 70s hero, you find kalam in bell bottom pants ;-). The book covers the story behind the names we have all heard, the SLV3, PSLV, Akaash, Naga, Agni, Trishul and what not. The book apart from Kalam's story is also a list of Indian space who is who & achievements.
The last section deals with later years where Kalam is conferred with a list of awards, his contemplations, his visions for the country. There is a very touchy narration of how he visited a old teacher of his & the reunion of a pupil who went beyond teachers expectations. Its difficult not to be inspired by this life. The section along with epilogue also mentions of Kalams vision 2020 - of self reliance vision & technology vision.
I says I Would recommend this book to any one who can read this. This has something to inspire everyone. His undying spirit, quest for knowledge, trusting people etc are a great lesson to kids. No wonder that you see him spending much time with kids. If you read the book its as if he is speaking to you in the simple English that he always uses. And to imagine he worked mostly in govt establishments where red tapes, bureaucracy is the order of the day. Read this for the follwing reasons - Kalam's story, General knowledge about Indian scientists, space programs, defence research, rocketry.
All through the book there are many lessons even for the managers as kalam narrates how the best out of people can be brought out. No politician reads a book these days, they cant write as they don't have vision. Kalam isn't a politician, as the media says he is a 'spiritual scientist', read his visions and contribute in every little ways to make it come true. I was expecting him to write why he didn't get married, the book doesn't say anything. Apparently he didn't have a personal life, it was a life totally well spent for science, for nation. Whatever I write its going to be insufficient revu on this book, it has to be read, it has to be experienced - and that happens only when you read and Kalam takes you through his journey, by hand.
Letter on inviting Dr APJ Abdul kalam on schools Annual function?
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A letter on inviting Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on schools annual function should be a formal letter. You should include all the essential details in the letter like the purpose, date, time and venue of the function.
Where can you contact Apj Abdul Kalam?
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You can contact him using e-autograph request on his website.
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Dr A P J Abdul Kalam with address?
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The e-mail address of Bharataratna Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalamis apjabdulkalam@yahoo.com.
When apj Abdul kalam born what was the date?
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Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Was born on October15th 1931 in Tamil Nadu
What did Abdul Kalam studied?
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He attended St Josephs College.This college is located in Rameswaram,Tamil Nadu.
Where does Dr APJ Abdul kalam live?
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Madurai,Tamilnadu. He is now working in Annamalai University.
Which US President lived longer than any other President?
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John Adams, who left office in March 1801 and passed away on the 4th of July in 1826, held the record for 154 years and 7 months, from December 1803 to July 1954!
Herbert Hoover broke John Adams' record on the 4th of July of 1958, then lived more than six additional years! President Hoover left office in March 1933 and passed away in October 1964 (he was President when the Great Depression started, and he was still alive when Kennedy was assassinated).
Herbert Hoover held the record for over 54 years until it was broken on September 9, 2012 by Jimmy Carter. Coincidentally, September 9, 2012 was Grandparents' Day, the holiday started by Jimmy Carter. President Carter left office in January, 1981, and he's still alive in the fall of 2012. And he isn't even the oldest living former President; he's 3½ months younger than George H. W. Bush.
Name two women political workers?
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What is the name of Abdul Kalam's brothers and sisters?
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Abdul kalam's sisters name is Zohara
What are the achievements of Abdul Kalam as a scientist?
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Dr. Kalam worked in aerospace engineering. He has been called the "Missile Man of India" for his work in ballistic missiles and launch vehicles, and he is associated with the 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests.
Is mht-cet cancelled from 2010?
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No, the entrance exam is not cancelled.
This year the Test will be held on Thursday, 6th May 2010.
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