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Inspiring Thoughts
Students and readers looking for inspiration and encouragement will find this book very helpful. The Inspiring Thoughts has been written by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The book was first published in 2007, and since then has been very popular amongst readers of all ages. Most readers find this book very thought-provoking as it urges them to dream for a better tomorrow. It helps in boosting the morale and also in improving the decision-making ability of the reader. The book subtly pushes the reader to think out of the box, and of the welfare of the society and world, and not of personal gains. The author encourages the reader to think of the betterment of the nation by taking the right steps in the present. Kalam had a strong belief that it is the children of a country who are responsible for shaping its future. In this book, too, he tries his best, through his writings and quotations, to motivate the young readers to believe in the nation, and take charge to build a glorious future for one and all. The book can also be read by those who have failed and faced rejection in life. The personal quotations make an interesting read for anybody, and the simple language touches the chords at many levels. The book has probing questions that make the reader question his purpose in this world. The simple language and honest writing manages to hold the attention of the reader. The book has been published by Rajpaland Sons in 2007. About the author: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam from 2002 to 2007 served as the 11th President of India. Greatly admired all over India, he was a scientist by profession, who played a leading role in developing the country's missile program. From humble roots in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Dr Kalam in an inspirational autobiography 'The Wings of Fire' traces the rise and the mark he made in life.
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Majha Bharat Ujjwal Bharat (माझा भारत उज्ज्वल भारत
२७ जुलै २०१५... याच दिवशी भारताचे माजी राष्ट्रपती आणि तरुणांचे लाडके शिक्षक डॉ. ए.पी.जे. अब्दुल कलाम यांचं निधन झालं. तरुणांना घडवणं हा त्यांचा ध्यास होता. त्यासाठीच ते आयुष्यभर देशा-परदेशांत तरुणांशी संवाद साधत फिरले. आणि म्हणूनच की काय, नियतीनेही त्यांना मृत्यू दिला तो विद्यार्थ्यांशी संवाद साधतानाच! कलाम आता आपल्यात नसले, तरी ते विचाररूपाने कायमच आपल्यात असणार आहेत, त्यातून आपल्याला मार्गदर्शन करत राहणार आहेत. त्यांचे विचार अक्षररूपात आपल्यासमोर यावेत यासाठी कलाम यांचा निकटवर्तीय विद्यार्थी आणि सहलेखक सृजन सिंग पाल यांनी त्यांच्या भाषणातील निवडक उतार्‍यांचं संकलन या पुस्तकात केलं आहे. प्रेम, सकारात्मकता, मूल्यांची जपणूक, जीवनाविषयक तत्त्वज्ञान, स्वप्नं पाहणं आणि परिश्रमाचं महत्त्वं आदी विषयांवरच्या या भाषणांमध्ये कलाम आपल्या आयुष्यातले अनुभव, कथा-कहाण्या आपल्याशी शेअर करतात. त्यातून आपल्याला एक संदेश मिळतो आणि त्यानुसार कृती करायची प्रेरणा मिळते. या ऋषितुल्य व्यक्तिमत्त्वाच्या विचारांचा प्रसार-प्रचार जास्तीत जास्त लोकांपर्यंत – खास करून तरुण पिढीपर्यंत व्हावा म्हणून ही शब्दांजली माझा भारत...उज्ज्वल भारत !
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Mission India (मिशन इंडिया)
भारत देश बदलण्याची ताकद भारतातल्या तरुण पिढीत आहे, तीच भारताचं आशास्थान आहे. तरुणांचे लाडके गुरू डॉ. ए.पी.जे. अब्दुल कलाम यांनी या पुस्तकाच्या माध्यमातून देशाच्या प्रत्येक नागरिकापुढे – खासकरून तरुण पिढीपुढे एक मौलिक ध्येय ठेवलं आहे ते म्हणजे, `मिशन इंडिया'चं – विकसित राष्ट्र म्हणून भारताची मान आंतरराष्ट्रीय पातळीवर उंचावण्याचं, आपलं मानाचं स्थान निर्माण करण्याचं! हे ध्येय साध्य करण्यासाठी कलाम यांनी विकसित देश म्हणजे काय, त्यांची लक्षणं, त्यांची अर्थव्यवस्था आणि भारताची सद्य:स्थिती यांबद्दल तपशीलवार विवेचन पुस्तकात केलं आहे. तसंच भारत विकसित देश व्हावा यासाठी आपण शेती, रसायन उद्योग आणि बायोटेक्नॉलॉजी, उत्पादननिर्मिती उद्योग, संरक्षण, सेवा क्षेत्र आणि शिक्षण व्यवस्था आदी क्षेत्रांमध्ये कशी प्रगती केली पाहिजे, त्यासाठी भविष्यात कोणती पावलं उचलली पाहिजेत याचा सहजसोप्या शब्दांत उदाहरणासह यात ऊहापोह केला आहे. भारताच्या भविष्यकालीन विकासाच्या दिशेचं भान देणारं... सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोन विकसित करणारं आणि त्यासाठी प्रत्यक्ष कृती करण्यास प्रेरणा देणारं पुस्तक...मिशन इंडिया !
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Ase Ghadwa Tumche Bhavishya (असे घडवा तुमचे भविष्य
‘माझ्या आयुष्यात येणार्‍या इतक्या सार्‍या अडचणींसमोर हार न मानता मी जर इतकं काही करू शकलो तर कोणीही हे करू शकतं, हाच संदेश मी या पुस्तकाच्या माध्यमातून आपल्या देशातील युवकांना देऊ इच्छितो. या पुस्तकातून प्रेरणा घेऊन एका जरी युवकाने स्वतःचं स्वप्न साध्य केलं तर माझा लिहिण्याचा हा प्रयत्न यशस्वी झाला असं मी समजेन. हे पुस्तक देशभरातील युवकांनी मेल्सद्वारे विचारलेल्या प्रश्नांवर आधारित आहे आणि त्यांना दिलेली उत्तरं ही माझ्या जीवनातील अनुभवातून मी जे काही शिकलो त्याचे सार आहे. ही उत्तरं अशा प्रकारे समोर मांडली आहेत, की जे वाचक अशाप्रकारच्या समस्यांना तोंड देत आहेत त्यांनासुद्धा या उत्तरांमध्ये दडलेले संदेश उपयोगी पडतील.’’
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Governance For Growth In India (गव्हर्नन्स फॉर ग्र
भारतामध्ये वेळोवेळी निवडणुका होत असतात. आणि नेहमीच सर्व मतदारांमध्ये सत्ता आणि निवडणुका याविषयी वादविवाद आणि चर्चा चालू असतात. हे पुस्तक म्हणजे, राष्ट्रीय जीवन अतिशय जवळून पाहिलेल्या एका व्यक्तिमत्त्वाच्या दूरदृष्टीतून आलेलं निवेदन होय. प्रत्येक नागरिकाने ते वाचायलाच हवं आणि समजून घ्यायला हवं. दूरदृष्टी असणारे पण तरीही प्रॅक्टीकल असे ‘गव्हर्नन्स ङ्गॉर ग्रोथ इन इंडिया’ हे पुस्तक प्रत्येक नागरिकासाठी वेळोवेळी उपयोगी पडणारा आराखडाच आहे. या पुस्तकामुळे नागरिक आपला मताधिकार योग्य विश्लेषण करून आणि विचारपूर्वक वापरतील आणि भारतामध्ये खरा बदल घडवून आणतील. प्रत्येक निवडणुकीमध्ये, तुम्हाला अनेक उमेदवारांमधून कामाच्या आधारे आणि समाजाला त्यांनी दिलेल्या योगदानाच्या आधारे सर्वोत्कृष्ट उमेदवार निवडायचा असतो. तुमचा ‘‘मतदानाचा अधिकार’’ अमूल्य आहे. आणि तो बजावणे गरजेचे आहे. तो बजावल्यामुळे एक नागरिक म्हणून तुम्ही केंद्रामध्ये किंवा राज्यामध्ये एक चांगलं सरकार विकसित करण्यासाठी मदत करता.
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India 2020 A Vision for the New Millennium
In this ground-breaking vision document, first published in 1998, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Y.S. Rajan offer a blueprint for India to be counted among the world's top five economic powers by the year 2020. They cite growth rates and development trends to show that the goal is not unrealistic. Past successes - the green revolution and satellite-based communication linking remote regions of the country, for instance bear them out. The same sense of purpose can make us a prosperous, strong nation in a matter of years, assert Kalam and Rajan. This is a book that every citizen who hopes for a better India must read.
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Mahantecha Dishene Ekatr Yevuya Badal Ghadvuya
महानतेच्या दिशेने एकत्र येऊया, बदल घडवूया एखादं गंभीर आव्हान समोर उभं राहिल्यावर त्यावर यशस्वीपणे मात करतं; सोबतच स्वतःमधील सर्वोत्कृष्ट क्षमतांचं प्रदर्शन घडवतं, तेच राष्ट्र महान असतं. अशा राष्ट्रातील लोक समस्या सोडवण्यासाठी एकजुटीनं काम करत त्या समस्येला पराभूत करतात. जागतिक क्रमवारीत भारताचा ज्या स्थानावर न्याय्य अधिकार आहे, ते गौरवशाली स्थान प्राप्त करण्यासाठी भारताला अजून खूप काही शिकावं लागेल आणि ही आपली सामूहिक जबाबदारी असल्याचं डॉ. ए.पी.जे. अब्दुल कलाम या पुस्तकात सांगतात. युवकांना, शिक्षकांना, शेतकर्‍यांना, सरपंचांना, आरोग्य कर्मचार्‍यांना, सनदी अधिकार्‍यांना, न्याय संस्थेतील कर्मचार्‍यांना, राजकीय नेत्यांना काही महत्त्वाचे संकल्प करण्यासाठी ते या पुस्तकात आवाहनही करतात.
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Pathways to Greatness
"What makes a nation great? Is it simply economic prosperity and military strength-or something more? What is it that we as a nation require to make that last-mile journey to what all the plans, investments and projects are meant to lead up to? It is only a matter of time before India is termed economically developed. But a nation has to learn to survive in tough times too. and for that what is most important is national character, born out of the value systems that exist in our families, what schools teach students and the culture of the nation. In Pathways to Greatness, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam shifts focus from the economic development of India by 2020 to the development of our national character, offering key lessons that will help India withstand the forces of change. He identifies what makes a nation great and also compares the standards of living of other nations with India’s. He draws on his travels and his interactions with people. He evolves unique oaths for citizens from all walks of life to ensure that a better life becomes possible for all. In the book he completed just a few months before his death in 2015, one of India’s best-known icons writes about how our nation can lead the whole world on the pathways to greatness."
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My India Ideas For The Future
My India: Notes for the Future contains excerpts from Dr A.P. J Adbul Kalam's speeches in his post presidency years. Drawn from Dr Kalam's addresses to parliaments, universities, schools and other institutions in India and abroad, they include his ideas on science, nation building, poverty, compassion and self-confidence. Dr Kalam draws on the lives of stalwarts such as Marie Curie, Dr Vikram Sarabhai to encourage and inspire his young readers. Through these speeches, he shares many valuable lessons in humility, resilience, and determination and leads children to think, grow and evolve. A project very close to his heart, Dr Kalam's last book for children is a road map for every child to pursue their dreams, to be the best they can be, leading to the realisation of a better India.
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My Life-An Illustrated Autobiography
The story of my life has become intertwined with the story of this country. And somewhere along the way, as I met a million children across this land, I too learnt from a million minds. This book was not written to only tell my story. I want every young reader to think that this book is his or her story too. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has been one of the most iconic figures of Independent India. A scientist, leader, thinker, teacher and writer, he achieved remarkable success in various fields. Yet, what endeared him to so many was his dedication to the idea of a developed India, his simple and direct way of interacting with people and his deep love for his fellowmen. In My Life Dr Kalam writes his life story starting from his days growing up at Rameswaram, about working on India�s space and missile programmes, his years as the eleventh President of India; and about his life thereafter. Full of anecdotes that demonstrate the importance of hard work, commitment, courage and innovative thinking, this autobiography is a wonderful introduction to a remarkable life. Beautifully illustrated and simply written, My Life will inspire readers of all ages.
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A.P.J.Abadul Kalam Ani Srujan Pal Singh Vidnyacha
भारताचे माजी राष्टपती, ज्येष्ठ शास्त्रज्ञ आणि मुलांचे लाडके 'शिक्षक' ए.पी.जे.अब्दुल कलाम आणि विख्यात तरुण लेखक सृजन पाल सिंग यांनी सखोल संशोधनातून हे पुस्तक साकारलं आहे. यात विज्ञान आणि तंत्रज्ञानाचा अतुलनीय कामगिरीने आपण काय साध्य केलं आहे व त्याचे आपल्या भविष्यावर काय परिणाम होणार आहेत, याची रंजक माहिती देण्यात आली आहे. या पुस्तकातून त्यांनी भविष्यकालीन विज्ञानाचा, त्यातील क्षेत्रांचा वेध घेवून त्याविषयीचा व्यापक चित्र आजच्या विद्याथ्यापुढे उभं केलं आहे. तसंच भविष्यात विज्ञानात मोठ्या प्रमाणावर विकसित होणाऱ्या रोबोटिक्स, एरोनॉटिक्स (विमानविद्या), स्पेस सायन्स (अंतराळ विज्ञान), नुरोसायन्स (मेंदू विज्ञान) यासारखा 'आउट ऑफ द बॉक्स' कॅरीरचा सहजसोप्या भाषेत, सखोल परिचय करून दिला आहे. पुस्तकाची रचना वैशिष्ट्यपूर्ण असून प्रत्येक प्रकरणात त्या त्या शास्त्राची ओळख, त्याची व्याप्ती, तो विषय शिकवणाऱ्या शिक्षकांशी साधलेला संवाद, एका तज्ञाची मुलाखत आणि पालकांसाठी काही टिप्सही देण्यात आल्या आहेत.
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Transcendence-My Spiritual Experiences With Pramu
Pramukh Swamiji Maharaj, one of the most inspiring spiritual figures of modern times and the fifth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, is the inheritor of a legacy of Gunatit gurus hearkening to the early nineteenth century. Pramukh Swamiji became a friend of the eleventh president of India, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Together they created an unparalleled spirituality-science fellowship.In Transcendence, Dr Kalam and Arun Tiwari map a journey of self-realization reflected in the eyes of Pramukh Swamiji, painting a delightful fusion of spirituality, science and leadership.His candid vignettes from life on the centre stage of Indian technology and societal missions,Indian politics and world affairs are interwoven with revelations of a profound connection with Swamiji.Through the life of Pramukh Swamiji and the history of the Swaminarayan mission, Dr Kalam traces the great rise of the Indian diaspora across the world. Drawing from the lives of great scientists and creative leaders, Transcendence captures the spiritual essence of all religions and is as much a fountain of inspiration and a treasury of wisdom as it is a tribute to the multi-faith Indian society.
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The Guiding Light (A Series Of Quotations From My
An inspirational selection of quotations which have influenced and shaped the thinking of one of India's most learned men - A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. From his schooldays to this day, when he is over eight decades old, Dr. Kalam has been a lover of the written word. In the guiding light, he chooses the finest examples of writings from the numerous books, religious texts, philosophical tracts and poetry that he has read over the years. These words have impacted and shaped his thinking, helped him in times of need and made him the person he is. He has quoted from these works in his writings and lectures that have inspired millions of people he has met all over the world. Included here are extracts from the works of writers as diverse as Rabindranath Tagore, Albert Einstein, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jiddu Krishnamurti, William Shakespeare, John Milton and Mahatma Gandhi, as well as lines from the Holy Koran, Bhagavad Gita, The Bible, The Thirukural and a myriad other works. Eclectic, erudite and thought-provoking, the guiding light is a treasure house of wisdom and deep reflection. Beautiful and immortal, the pieces here will inspire generations of readers as they have inspired Dr. Kalam.
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The Righteous Life-Selected Writing And Lectures
A definitive collection that brings together the best of A. P. J. Abdul Kalams writings. Dr. Kalam, who was Indias eleventh President and has been a scientist and a teacher, has written more than twenty books. Ranging from inspirational and spiritual thoughts, to autobiographical reflections to his vision statements for a developed India, these works bear the imprint of a mind that is deeply reflective. For the first time, some of the most thoughtful, inspiring and educative of these writings have been compiled in one place in 'The Righteous Life'. Some of the essays in this volume describe his early life, family and teachers and his entry into the world of scientific development and research. Also included are his thoughts on education, governance, probity in public life and his analysis and solutions to some of Indias problems such as corruption, energy independence and the overall development of the country. Filled with wisdom and farsighted thinking that upholds honesty, diligence and spirituality, The Righteous Life showcases the working of one of the finest minds in the country. About the Author Born on 15 October 1931, at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam specialized in aeronautical engineering from Madras Institute of Technology. Dr. Kalam is one of the most distinguished scientists of India and has received honorary doctorates from forty-five universities and institutions in India and abroad. He has been awarded The Padma Bhushan (1981), The Padma Vibhushan (1990) and Indias highest civilian award, The Bharat Ratna (1997). He has also received The King Charles II medal (2007), The Woodrow Wilson Award (2008), The Hoover Award (2008) and The International Von Karman Wings Award (2009) among other International accolades. Dr. Kalam became the eleventh President of India on 25 July 2002. His focus and greatest ambition remains finding ways to transform India into a developed nation.
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Beyond 2020-A Vision for Tomorrows India
India 2020 is about to become a reality. Are we ready? In 1998, Dr. Kalam and Y. S. Rajan published the now iconic India 2020, a vision document for the new millennium that charted how India could become one of the top five economic powers in the world by 2020. Sixteen years later, as the year 2020 approaches, it is time to take stock of how much India has achieved and what lies ahead. In many ways, Indias growth story in the twenty - first century has been hamstrung by missed opportunities and slowdowns in project execution, but it has also been marked by new opportunities and emerging technologies that make faster and more inclusive growth viable. A renewed policy focus is now needed for agriculture, manufacturing, mining, the chemicals industry, health care and infrastructure to invigorate these sectors and boost economic growth, argue Kalam and Rajan. Alongside, education, job creation, emerging technologies, biodiversity, waste management, national security and the knowledge economy are some of the other vital areas that we need to build on as we look beyond 2020. India can still make it to the list of developed nations in a decade. Beyond 2020 provides an action plan for that transformation.
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Majhi Jivanyatra Swapne Sakartana... (माझी जीवनयात
देशातील नामवंत शास्त्रज्ञ व ज्येष्ठ विचारवंत डॉ. कलाम यांच्या जीवनयात्रेतील स्फूर्तीदायी आठवणी... रामेश्वरमच्या सागरतीरावरील अल्लडवयीन मुलगा ते भारताच्या राष्ट्रपतीपदी विराजमान होणारा बुद्धिमान शास्त्रज्ञ व थोर विचारवंत... या दरम्यानची डॉ. ए.पी.जे. अब्दुल कलाम यांची जीवनयात्रा म्हणजे दृढ निश्चय,धाडस,चिकाटी आणि सर्वोत्कृष्टतेचा ध्यास यांचा विलक्षण मिलाफ आहे. या जीवन यात्रेदरम्यांच्या आठवणी,भेटलेली माणसं. ठळक प्रसंग त्यांनी या पुस्तकातून वाचकांसमोर उलगडले आहेत. त्यांच्या आयुष्यावर प्रभाव टाकणाऱ्या व्यक्ती,त्यांचे जिवलग, मार्गदर्शक,गुरु या सगळ्यांबद्द्ल त्यांनी अतिशय प्रेमानं व आपुलकीनं लिहिलं आहे. आयुष्यात या स्थानावर पोहोचताना त्यांनी केलेला त्याग,संघर्ष आणि जिद्द यांच्या वाटचालीची कहाणी वाचताना वाचक भारावून जातो. ही विलक्षण जीवनयात्रा मार्गदर्शक,स्फूर्तीदायी आणि प्रेरक आहे.
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A Manifesto for Change : A Sequel to India 2020
A manifesto for change provides a vision of how our leadership can change dramatically. It offers a path way to strengthening the governance process as also gives an outline of how the countrys states can improve their performance and aspire to a developed status. Frank, forth right and perceptive, it is a book that will become an essential companion to any discussion about political leadership. About the Author A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was the eleventh president of India, from 2002 to 2007. He is a recipient of the countrys highest civilian awards, including the Bharat Ratna and author of several bestselling books.
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Governance for Growth in India
At every election, you have to choose the best candidate among the contestants based on their work and contribution to society. Your right to vote is precious and to exercise your franchise is essential. By doing so, you as a citizen are helping to evolve a good government at the Center or State.- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. As India chooses its 16th Lok Sabha in 2014 and voters across the country are debating and discussing matters related to governance and elections, this book, from someone who has observed our national life at close quarters, is a visionary statement for every citizen to read and understand. Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who was Indias eleventh President and has been a scientist, a technocrat, a teacher and thinker, brings his vast experience and keen eye for detail to bear in discussing various aspects of governance. He articulates a vision for India and what each citizen must do to make it a reality-it is only by being honest, morally upright and by working hard that we can achieve the mission of a developed India. Dr Kalam also proposes realistic, step-by-step solutions to issues of corruption, governance and accountability. Optimistic, progressive and positive, he dreams of an India that can achieve wholesome development for every citizen. Farsighted yet practical, Governance for Growth in India is a timely road map for every citizen to imbibe so that they can exercise their franchise in a thoughtful, analytical manner and bring about real change in India
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A.P.J.Abdul Kalam My Journey
From a small boy growing up in Rameswaram, to becoming the country?s eleventh President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam?s life has been a tale of extraordinary determination, courage, perseverance and the desire to excel. In this series of anecdotes and profiles, Dr Kalam looks back on key moments in his past?some small and some momentous?and tells the reader how each of them inspired him profoundly. With warmth and affection, he talks about the people who left a deep impression on him as he was growing up and as an adult, and the lessons he drew from his interactions with them. He describes those who have been the closest to him?his father with his deep love of God, his mother and her great kindness, his mentors who helped shape his thoughts and outlook. There are heart-warming accounts here of his childhood years spent in a small town by the Bay of Bengal and the many struggles and sacrifices made on the path to becoming a scientist and then the President of India. Dr Kalam also writes about the times when failure and dejection nearly overtook him and how he prevailed over those obstacles by drawing strength from books and spirituality. Nostalgic, honest, and deeply personal, My Journey is the story of a life as rich as it is unusual and the beautiful lessons to be learnt from it.