Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, The Son Of A Little-Educated Boat-Owner In Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Had An Unparalled Career As A Defence Scientist, Culminating In The Highest Civilian Award Of India, The Bharat Ratna. As Chief Of The Country`S Defence Research And Development Programme, Kalam Demonstrated The Great Potential For Dynamism And Innovation That Existed In Seemingly Moribund Research Establishments. This Is The Story Of Kalam`S Rise From Obscurity And His Personal And Professional Struggles, As Well As The Story Of Agni, Prithvi, Akash, Trishul And Nag--Missiles That Have Become Household Names In India And That Have Raised The Nation To The Level Of A Missile Power Of International Reckoning.

This book is an account of how Dr. Kalam visualizes information and Communication technology mining the rural talent. Here, Dr. Kalam presents his dream of schools in India at 2020 as symbiotic nerve centres connecting teachers, students and community; personifying knowledge that exists in the world. He also makes a clarion call to accelerate the process of societal transformation. This would involve raising the standards of governance and safeguarding the sanctity of public institutions. The book uses the metaphor of a tree to describe the process of knowledge bearing fruits of prosperity in the contemporary globalised world where different phases, formative, adult working life, and post-50 experienced senior citizens, call for different kinds of learning. The book refers to a contextual contribution of a large number of Indian scientists and artists and proves that there is no age bar to blossom. He advocates creation of conditions that favour growth of diverse individual talents akin to a garden and calls for a scientific mind-set guided by conscience, consensus and by actions that take our social and moral values into account in building our own systems. The book extensively draws from the world literature making an essential inspirational reading. YOU ARE BORN TO BLOSSOM by A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM/ ARUN TIWARI: Uncover your potential to bloom with YOU ARE BORN TO BLOSSOM, co-authored by A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM and ARUN TIWARI. This book inspires readers to embrace their unique talents, fulfill their aspirations, and contribute meaningfully to the world. Key Aspects of the Book YOU ARE BORN TO BLOSSOM by A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM/ ARUN TIWARI: Individual Potential: Explore Kalam and Tiwari's insights on recognizing and nurturing one's innate talents and abilities. Personal Growth: Gain insights into how embracing self-discovery, continuous learning, and perseverance leads to personal and professional growth. Impactful Living: Discover their guidance on living a purposeful life, contributing to society, and making a positive difference. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM and ARUN TIWARI collaborate in YOU ARE BORN TO BLOSSOM to empower individuals to unlock their potential. The book encourages readers to pursue their aspirations and contribute to a better world.

Globalization has been marked by technological developments and increasing interconnectedness that makes communication across the world instantaneous. This has resulted in a sharp increase in the number of world organizations and transnational corporations entering into business in the local markets. In the face of such rapid developments the world over, a developing country like India is competing in the global market to develop indigenous technology on par with the developed countries and promote the economic interests of the nation.

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Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam had a great belief in the power of the youth. He met over 21 million children and young people in India and outside and spoke to them about the power of knowledge, ambition, moral behavior and the need to bring about change in society. He travelled to almost every corner of the country meeting the youth in schools, universities and institutions and interacted with them like a committed teacher. In Learning How to Fly some of his nearly 2, 000 lectures have been compiled. These lectures were addressed to teachers and students in school and beyond. In each one of them he has spoken about preparing oneself best for life, to identify and overcome challenges and how to bring out the best within each individual. Through stories from his own life, those of his teachers and mentors as well as stories of some of the greatest men and women of the world and the latest developments in science and technology, he shows us the importance of dreams and the hard work needed to turn those dreams into reality. Filled with warmth, inspiration and a positive attitude, Learning How to Fly is essential reading for every Indian, young and old.