APJ Abdul Kalam, full name Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, was an eminent Indian scientist and politician who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. He was born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, a small town in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. He came from a humble background, and his early life was marked by hard work and determination. Kalam had a keen interest in science and technology from a young age. He earned a degree in aeronautical engineering from the Madras Institute of Technology in 1958. He then joined the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) as a scientist and later moved to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). One of his most significant contributions to India's space program was his involvement in the development of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the SLV-III (Satellite Launch Vehicle). These projects were pivotal in making India a credible player in the field of space technology. However, it ...