National

Happy Birthday, APJ Abdul Kalam: Checkout THESE Achievements Beyond Space and Defence

While the late scientist is often celebrated for his contribution to space and defence, Dr. Kalam also contributed in other sectors that people must be made aware of One of the most brilliant minds India has ever produced, Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, would’ve turned 93 this month of October. The late scientist spearheaded India’s defence and space sectors and was responsible for India’s first indigenous hovercraft, first satellite launch vehicle, ballistic missile project, and integrated guided missile development programme. He was also the Chief Scientific Advisor that helped India test the Pokhran II n*clear test. These are the top achievements of Dr. Kalam for which he has been celebrated throughout his lifetime. However, the former President of India also contributed to other sectors, such as healthcare, rural development, and fibreglass technology, among others. Therefore, to celebrate his birthday, we take a look at his lesser-known achievements. Kalam-Raju Stent ...

Rohit Chatterjee
  • 3 days ago
  • 3 minutes read
Happy Birthday, APJ Abdul Kalam: Checkout THESE Achievements Beyond Space and Defence
Happy Birthday, APJ Abdul Kalam: Checkout THESE Achievements Beyond Space and Defence
While the late scientist is often celebrated for his contribution to space and defence, Dr. Kalam also contributed in other sectors that people must b...
Gandhi Jayanti 2025: How a Shy Boy From Porbandar Grew Into the Mahatma
Gandhi Jayanti 2025: How a Shy Boy From Porbandar Grew Into the Mahatma
The Quiet Boy Who Taught the World to Resist Without Violence Every year on 2 October, India celebrates Gandhi Jayanti, honoring the birth of Mohan...
Lal Bahadur Shastri’s Birth Anniversary: 10 Fascinating Facts About India’s Second Prime Minister
Lal Bahadur Shastri’s Birth Anniversary: 10 Fascinating Facts About India’s Second Prime Minister
On 2nd October, Gandhi shares his birthday with a man whose humility shaped a nation Two men, born 35 years apart, share the same birthday: October...
Independence Day 2025: Throwback to the Cherished School Traditions of This Day We All Loved
Independence Day 2025: Throwback to the Cherished School Traditions of This Day We All Loved
A walk down memory lane to the school celebrations that made Independence Day our favourite day of the year. Independence Day in school was always...
Independence Day: Freedom Fighters Who’ve Been Faded From History Books
Independence Day: Freedom Fighters Who’ve Been Faded From History Books
On India’s 79th Independence Day, we revisit the forgotten freedom fighters whose courage time has almost erased Every Independence Day, familiar n...
Independence Day: A Glance at India’s Top Achievements Within 79 Years That Put India Under Global Limelight
Independence Day: A Glance at India’s Top Achievements Within 79 Years That Put India Under Global Limelight
From the Moon’s South Pole to the Oscars Stage - India’s 79-Year Journey of Global Firsts and Fierce Pride Seventy-nine years after the midnight tr...
Independence Day Special - From Morse Code to ISRO: India’s Scientific Journey Since 1947
Independence Day Special - From Morse Code to ISRO: India’s Scientific Journey Since 1947
Tracing the signal from a beeping Morse to the roar of a PSLV. When India gained independence in 1947, the nation’s scientific canvas was more a bl...
Why Was Aug 15 Chosen as the Date for India's Independence?
Why Was Aug 15 Chosen as the Date for India's Independence?
No, it wasn't random! August 15 is our Independence Day, and it's a date we never forget, even if we forget our own birthday. But have you ever won...
Independence Rewind: What Indians Were Eating, Wearing & Listening To in 1947
Independence Rewind: What Indians Were Eating, Wearing & Listening To in 1947
Travel back to 1947: where simplicity ruled, and spirit soared!  As India awoke to freedom on August 15, 1947, its people celebrated not with...
From Raj to Republic: 15 Elections That Transformed India’s Democracy – An Independence Day Lookback
From Raj to Republic: 15 Elections That Transformed India’s Democracy – An Independence Day Lookback
Caption : The 1951-1952 general election was the first ever Lok Sabha election held post-Independence.. Join us on a whistle-stop tour of the polls...
Independence Day Special: From Freedom Fabric to Fashion Flex – The Khadi Revival
Independence Day Special: From Freedom Fabric to Fashion Flex – The Khadi Revival
Once the cloth of revolution, khadi’s getting a seriously stylish reboot. Let’s unravel its journey from freedom fighter uniform to fashionista favour...
Independence Day 2025: Matangini, Kanaklata & More - The Names That Deserve to Be Remembered
Independence Day 2025: Matangini, Kanaklata & More - The Names That Deserve to Be Remembered
Beyond the familiar names: celebrating Matangini, Kanaklata and other unsung heroes of India's Freedom struggle. As we gear up for another hea...
Quit India Movement: From Bhajans to Bands - The Protest Anthems That Moved a Nation
Quit India Movement: From Bhajans to Bands - The Protest Anthems That Moved a Nation
Forget boring history lessons - let’s uncover how soul-stirring songs became the secret weapon of India’s 1942 rebellion! Let's rew...
83 Years of Quit India: The Uprising Captured on Celluloid - From 'Gandhi' to 'Ae Watan Mere Watan'
83 Years of Quit India: The Uprising Captured on Celluloid - From 'Gandhi' to 'Ae Watan Mere Watan'
While the movement officially ended in 1945, it still marches on in memory - thanks, in no small part, to the power of cinema. We are not saying th...
National Handloom Day Special - Threads of Tradition, Woven into E-Commerce
National Handloom Day Special - Threads of Tradition, Woven into E-Commerce
On this National Handloom Day, discover how age-old weaving meets 21st-century selling. On every August 7, National Handloom Day honors the rich te...
Dhirubhai Ambani’s Death Anniversary: Lessons in Risk, Vision, and Hustle That Still Matter Today
Dhirubhai Ambani’s Death Anniversary: Lessons in Risk, Vision, and Hustle That Still Matter Today
Dhirubhai Ambani started his career by selling chaat-pakodas. Within a few decades, he became one of Asia's richest people. The greatest capit...
Swami Vivekananda's Death Anniversary: Lessons from Chicago - What His Historic Speech Teaches Us Today
Swami Vivekananda's Death Anniversary: Lessons from Chicago - What His Historic Speech Teaches Us Today
In his iconic Chicago speech on September 11, 1893, Vivekananda highlighted the spiritual richness of India and the core principles of Hinduism. Wh...
Albert Einstein's Birth Anniversary: Science Meets Spirituality - Einstein & Rabindranath Tagore's Legendary Conversation
Albert Einstein's Birth Anniversary: Science Meets Spirituality - Einstein & Rabindranath Tagore's Legendary Conversation
On July 14, 1930, Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore met for an incredible conversation on science, philosophy, and the meaning of life. Alber...
Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: A Tribute to India’s First Naval Pioneer
Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: A Tribute to India’s First Naval Pioneer
Celebrated on February 19th, Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti honors the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, one of India’s greatest warrior king...
Delhi Election 2025 – Mood Setter for Bihar, End of INDI & Other Key Takeaways
Delhi Election 2025 – Mood Setter for Bihar, End of INDI & Other Key Takeaways
Grabbing the Delhi seat is crucial for every part, but especially BJP, given their last win was in 1993—a period that saw three CMs in five years T...
Gandhi Punyatithi: From Sabarmati to Sevagram- Iconic Places in Gandhi’s Life and Their Significance
Gandhi Punyatithi: From Sabarmati to Sevagram- Iconic Places in Gandhi’s Life and Their Significance
Explore the iconic places that shaped Mahatma Gandhi's journey, each echoing his timeless principles of truth, nonviolence, and simplicity. Gandhi...
Mahatma Gandhi's Death Anniversary: Gandhi & Tagore - A Friendship Like No Other
Mahatma Gandhi's Death Anniversary: Gandhi & Tagore - A Friendship Like No Other
Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore shared a deep bond and often engaged in discussions on humanity, freedom, and nationalism among others. ".....
Mahatma Gandhi's Death Anniversary: Renowned International Personalities Who Were Influenced By Him
Mahatma Gandhi's Death Anniversary: Renowned International Personalities Who Were Influenced By Him
Gandhi's principles of nonviolence have inspired many renowned individuals worldwide, including artists, scientists, and politicians. It is quite...
National Tourism Day: Hidden Gems- Underrated Tourist Spots in India Worth Exploring
National Tourism Day: Hidden Gems- Underrated Tourist Spots in India Worth Exploring
Discover India's hidden treasures this National Tourism Day with these underrated destinations that promise unforgettable experiences. National Tou...
National Tourism Day: Photography Paradise- Most Instagrammable Locations in India
National Tourism Day: Photography Paradise- Most Instagrammable Locations in India
Celebrate National Tourism Day by exploring India’s most Instagrammable destinations, where every moment is a picture-perfect memory waiting to be cap...
National Tourism Day: Travel Back in Time – Exploring India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
National Tourism Day: Travel Back in Time – Exploring India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
This National Tourism Day, embark on a journey through time and explore India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites—where history, culture, and nature come al...
Celebrating Girl Child Day: The Remarkable Journey of Girl Child Actors in Hindi Cinema
Celebrating Girl Child Day: The Remarkable Journey of Girl Child Actors in Hindi Cinema
On Girl Child Day, we celebrate the incredible journeys of girl child actors in Hindi cinema, whose talent and determination continue to inspire gener...
Subhash Chandra Jayanti: Subhash Chandra Bose in Pop Culture: Books, Films, and Tributes to a Hero
Subhash Chandra Jayanti: Subhash Chandra Bose in Pop Culture: Books, Films, and Tributes to a Hero
Explore how Subhash Chandra Bose’s legacy lives on through books, films, and heartfelt tributes, inspiring generations to celebrate his vision and cou...
Netaji Jayanti: From Sachin Khedakar To Rajkummar Rao - Actors Who Have Played The 'Hero' On Screen
Netaji Jayanti: From Sachin Khedakar To Rajkummar Rao - Actors Who Have Played The 'Hero' On Screen
January 23 - the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose - is officially known as Parakram Diwas. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's life journey itself...
Celebrating Netaji Jayanti: The Late Indian Nationalist's Books That You Should Read
Celebrating Netaji Jayanti: The Late Indian Nationalist's Books That You Should Read
These books reflect the sheer depth of Netaji's wisdom. "Tum Mujhe Khoon Do, Main Tumhe Azaadi Dunga." Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was the HERO...