Dr. APJ Kalam’s Legacy: A Light That Never Fades

On July 27, 2015, Dr. Kalam passed away while addressing students at IIM Shillong

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He collapsed during a lecture and died doing what he loved: teaching young minds

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A Nation in Mourning, India grieved the loss of a scientist, statesman, teacher and dreamer

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From Rameswaram to Rashtrapati Bhavan, he lived for science, service and students

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He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan for his service to India

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He received awards like the SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for advancing scientific knowledge

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His legacy continues to inspire youth, students and leaders across the world

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His birthday, October 15, is celebrated as World Students’ Day

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He believed in dreaming big, working hard and building a self-reliant India

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APJ ABDUL KALAM

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