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“India should walk on her own shadow - we must have our own development model.”

Quote by Abdul Kalam

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Dr. Abdul Kalam, born on October 15, 1931, and passed away on July 27, 2015, was a renowned physicist, engineer, and educator from India. He served as the 11th President of India. Kalam was instrumental in India's space program, often referred to as the 'Father of Indian Space Program'. more

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