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Book review of Reignited, by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and Srijan Pal Singh

Reignited | A. P. J. Abdul Kalam & Srijan Pal Singh | 2015 | Book Review

ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam was one of India’s most eminent scientists. Dr. Kalam held several notable positions in the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). He was awarded honorary doctorates from thirty-eight universities and received the three highest civilian honors of India – the Padma Read more…

Book review of Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power within India, by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Ignited Minds | A. P. J. Abdul Kalam | 2002 | Book Review

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was one of the most accomplished scientists of India. He is popularly referred to as the “missile man of India” due to his contribution to the development and operationalization of India’s strategic missiles. He was also instrumental in the development of India’s first satellite launch vehicle Read more…

Tanumoy developed a multifaceted personality as a result of his reading experiences

Tanumoy and how reading helped him in more ways than one

Books, as we all know, are immensely effective when it comes to transforming lives for the better. They are like a cold and relaxing breeze on a sweltering summer afternoon – often unexpected, but welcome nonetheless. They also play the role of loyal friends throughout our lives, sometimes triggering the most beautiful and sublime thoughts Read more…

Salmaan Sheriff B.Z. was motivated by his grandfather to start reading

Salmaan and how his bibliophile grandpa motivated him to read

Since my mom and dad had married against my grandparents’ wishes, I did not know much about my grandfather, Pulavar P.S. Krishnamurthy. By the time I reached my adolescence, they had accepted us and the family had been reunited for good. That’s when I got the opportunity to know my celebrity grandfather in person and Read more…