Indian aerospace scientist and the 11th President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. Hailing from a humble background, Kalam not only achieved great success in his professional life but also inspired hundreds of people through his works. Remembering the man that he was and throwing light on the political, personal, and social aspects of his life, a new book about him titled 'Kalam: The Untold Story' has been penned by R.K. Prasad. The author worked as Kalam's private secretary from 1993 to 2015, when Dr Kalam died, and in this book he gives a rare glimpse of Dr Kalam's extraordinary life.
Remembering Dr Kalam on his 91st birthday today, here we share an exclusive excerpt from 'Kalam: The Untold Story' by R.K. Prasad.
