Updated On: 26 July, 2023 04:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A.P.J Abdul Kalam`s journey from a small town to becoming a world-renowned scientist and statesman is a testament to the power of perseverance and determination

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. File Pic/PTI
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was fondly known as the "Missile Man of India." A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, a renowned scientist and the 11th President of India, passed away on July 27, 2015. His immense intellect, humility, and dedication to the progress of the nation made him a source of inspiration for people across all generations.
Born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Dr. Kalam`s journey from a small town to becoming a world-renowned scientist and statesman is a testament to the power of perseverance and determination.