Zee Media Bureau, New Delhi :
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, known as the ‘missile man’ of India, and also endearingly called the ‘People’s President’, passed away in Shillong on Monday evening after he collapsed while delivering a lecture at the IIM-Shillong, plunging the entire country in gloom. Here are some interesting events of his life, which are largely unknown to the public:
Before becoming the president, Kalam, acknowledged as the driving force behind India’s quest for cutting-edge defence technologies, used to stay in a one-room flat.
During his childhood days, Dr Kalam, had three close friends Ramanadha
Sastry, Aravindan and Sivapraksan. All three were from Hindu Brahmin families. The highest priest of Rameswaram temple Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry was a very close friend of Kalam’s father.
Dr Kalam was very fond of respected doyen of Carnatic music MS Subbulakshmi. The vocalist too had deep respect for Kalam and often served him food she cooked with her own hands. They ate sitting in tradition manner – squatting on the floor and eating off banana leaves. Kalam liked to have south Indian food, especially ‘idlis’.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, known as the ‘missile man’ of India, and also endearingly called the ‘People’s President’, passed away in Shillong on Monday evening after he collapsed while delivering a lecture at the IIM-Shillong, plunging the entire country in gloom. Here are some interesting events of his life, which are largely unknown to the public:
Before becoming the president, Kalam, acknowledged as the driving force behind India’s quest for cutting-edge defence technologies, used to stay in a one-room flat.
During his childhood days, Dr Kalam, had three close friends Ramanadha
Sastry, Aravindan and Sivapraksan. All three were from Hindu Brahmin families. The highest priest of Rameswaram temple Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry was a very close friend of Kalam’s father.
Dr Kalam was very fond of respected doyen of Carnatic music MS Subbulakshmi. The vocalist too had deep respect for Kalam and often served him food she cooked with her own hands. They ate sitting in tradition manner – squatting on the floor and eating off banana leaves. Kalam liked to have south Indian food, especially ‘idlis’.
