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Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Biography Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam , popularly known as Missile Man of India , was one of the greatest scientists, teachers, and leaders the country has ever seen. Serving as the 11th President of India (2002–2007) , he was admired for his vision, humility, and dedication to nation-building. Early Life Dr. Abdul Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, into a modest family. His father was a boat owner, and his mother was a homemaker. From an early age, Kalam displayed a keen interest in learning and a strong determination to overcome poverty through education. Education Kalam completed his schooling in Rameswaram and later studied physics at St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli . He then pursued aerospace engineering at the Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) . Despite financial difficulties, his hard work and talent shaped him into one of India’s brightest minds in science and te...