Tuesday 30 March 2010

Dr. Kalam's personality and achievement in 'The Wings of Fire'.

Dr. Kalam’s autobiography Wings of Fire begins with-

“We are all born with a Divine fire in us. Our efforts should be to get wings of this fire."

         Really Wings of Fire is a unique autobiography portrays what zest for life is all about.  His humble beginning hard work, above all a passion a for life Etc. are well described in the book.

         It is also a biography of Indian space science as well.   Throughout the book Kalam emerges as a great personality before us.  He’s like pros that meeting all olds the man can reach caught to the star.

        Dr Kalam was born to poor owner’s family at Ramnathpuram,  Dhanushkody in Rameswaram.  He sold newspapers to pay his fees and pawned (sold) his sisters jewelry to complete a diploma in engineering.  Early in life he showed a capacity for hard work and his will to succeed.  His autobiography, his passionate description of one of the greatest success stories that Modern India has seen. It is not of the Indian story of an individual, but space programme  saga

     "Wings of Fire" begin with the description of other autobiographies Kalam's childhood. As child he was sincere worker. He helped his Cousin, he tried to be independent, and he was the favorite of his teachers. His great teacher Mr. Iyer used to inspire him to be a great man and finally and he proved it by becoming a great scientist the first citizen of Indian democracy, the president of India.

        He specialized Aeronautical Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology. He made Significant develop contribution as a project director to develop India’s first SLV. It made India an exclusive member of space club. He also describe the role of visionary geniuses such Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, Dr. Brahm Prakash and many others. His book is also story of his dreams come his true after constant struggle. Agni Prithvi, Akash, Trishul, Nag end many other home-grown missiles have empowered India It proves that "Nothing can stop you if you to rise"" decide

        As devoted student of Science and Technology, he made several efforts to make India. Independent in the field of specie technology. As Chairman of Technology Information and an eminent scientist. He led the country with the help of 500 experts to arrive at Technology vision.  His dream is to make India developed nation.  He was a Professor at Anna University from 2007.  He was involved in teaching and research tasks. Above all he took a mission to ignite the young mind for national development by meeting high school student across the country.

        ‘Live what you teach practice what you preach’ was his motto.  His life was full of simplicity from the very beginning. It is also reflected in the technology he is always in favor of things Made in India he was never been trained abroad.  He believes- “Do things yourself do not includes in shortcut by importing equipment’s."

        He is entire life is unique example of humbleness and sincerity in the book he notes - when Mrs.  Gandhi the Prime Minister of India invites him to congratulation for his achievement in scientific Technology he was in simple dress he Shy of it.

        Though a man of science, he is an emotional human being. He loved his family as well as his coworkers. He recalls them with almost sincerely and reality. Indeed Dr. Kalam is legendary figure of India and achievement in science and technology


 

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