Originally posted by adwarakanath
Dr. Kalam used to be the Advisor to Raksha Mantri and we stay at a Defence Campus. There's an Officers' Mess here where we have dhamakedaar New year's party. The great man had come. I was...10-11. I went upto him, asked him about his missiles etc. He obliged. And he gave me an autograph on the paper on which he had drawn the sketch of a missile π . Next day during a conference, he mentioned my name π π π .
Some years later, I was a participant at the National Children's Science Congress...in Pune. He graces it every year. There I met and talked to him, Prof Yashpal (turning point..DD..remember?), Prof. Jayant Narlikar, Prof Mashelkar etc.
In 2004, I had participated in the Sankalp's National Children Scientist Award Programme. Got the second prize among 3117 projects π π π . He had invited all 40 awardees to the Rashtrapati Bhavan for Tea. We talked to him, had tea etc. I reminded him about our previous meetings. He was very pleased and I was honoured that he remembered. He also remembered my Father who used to meet him quite often... π
I simply adore, respect and worship Dr. Kalam. He's my idol in my chosen field. I bow to him.
Now Isi Baat pe LEST RACKππΌ