A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, nuclear scientist and former president of India, has died

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Post by Andromeda101 » Mon, Jul 27, 2015, 3:42 PM UTC

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, nuclear scientist and former president of India, has died
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Post by alphakappa » Mon, Jul 27, 2015, 3:54 PM UTC

A sad day for Indians. Dr. Kalam was a huge inspiration and role model for many.

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Post by iamgopal » Mon, Jul 27, 2015, 3:57 PM UTC

RIP great soul. May we Indian rise up to his 2020 vision.

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Post by Halienja » Mon, Jul 27, 2015, 3:59 PM UTC

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. ~ Dr. A.P.J Kalam

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Post by linux_devil » Mon, Jul 27, 2015, 3:59 PM UTC

Not only his speech were inspirational but his writings were motivating. Books like ignited minds and India 2020 written by him were visionary and always inspired me . Rest in peace sir

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Post by avinoth » Mon, Jul 27, 2015, 4:00 PM UTC

I once met Sir Abdul Kalam at a scholarship event for only school students. I was 14 at that time and after he had given his speech he walked through the auditorium and asked "what they wanted to become?" to random kids.

I still remember to my heart when he came to me and when I replied I wanted to become a software engineer he smiled and replied "And when you become, become a good one".

Really a great loss for India.

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Post by amnigos » Mon, Jul 27, 2015, 4:04 PM UTC

"I can do it, we can do it, India will do it" ~ Dr. A.P.J Kalam

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Post by devnonymous » Mon, Jul 27, 2015, 4:07 PM UTC

Of interest to the HN crowd -- When APJ Kalam was president he advocated for the use of Open Source Software[1]. He was one the very few intellectual leaders India has seen.

[1] http://www.cnet.com/news/india-leader-advocates-open-source/

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Post by rajathagasthya » Mon, Jul 27, 2015, 4:08 PM UTC

A visionary, gentleman and brilliant scientist who saw youth as an important part of the country's future. Dr. Kalam was an inspiration. It is a great loss.

Edit: It is only fitting that he spent his last minutes with students.