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Former Indian president and Bharat Ratna APJ Abdul Kalam died on Monday after collapsing during a lecture in Shillong. Kalam, 83, collapsed during a speech at the IIM Shillong and was rushed to the  nearby Bethany Hospital where doctors put him on oxygen and tried to revive him.

"He was brought into hospital without a pulse or BP. There was no sign of life John Sailo Ryntathiang, director of Bethany Hospital," told the Quint.

Kalam served as president for five years from 2002, enjoying the support of both the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress.

Kalam  was closely involved in the country's civilian space programme and military missile development efforts, earning him the sobriquet
'India's Missile Man'.  He worked as a scientist and science administrator, mainly at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) before he became president.

He also played a pivotal technical and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, shortly after the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government came to power.

After his term, he returned to a life of education, writing, and public service. He received several prestigious awards, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 in a poor Tamil Muslim family in Rameswaram. But he overcame all odds to study physics and aerospace engineering. (hindustantimes)

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  • Ranjit Francis Tuesday, 28 July 2015 05:54 AM

    A real statesman. May you rest in peace.

    sunil sharma Wednesday, 29 July 2015 06:58 AM

    Kalam sahab a true hero for not only we Indians but for whole world.we will miss you sir

    arun Wednesday, 29 July 2015 06:52 AM

    A true leader of our era, who was an inspirational leader.

    Nilon Tuesday, 28 July 2015 03:10 PM

    We lost the great personality. May his soul rest in peace. via DM iOS App

    Imran Tuesday, 28 July 2015 01:06 PM

    Sir You are my inspiration.... Thank you. via DM Android App

    K.perinpanayagam Tuesday, 28 July 2015 12:25 PM

    He is a light of world

    K. Perinpanayagam Tuesday, 28 July 2015 12:22 PM

    He is a light of world

    karu Tuesday, 28 July 2015 07:53 AM

    A great scientist, a teacher and a student. RIP Sir!

    Sham Tuesday, 28 July 2015 07:13 AM

    second part is true

    Krish Tuesday, 28 July 2015 06:20 AM

    RIP Sir! A true leader and a classic example for all the politicians to learn a lot of basics from this Gentleman. So intellectual yet humble. A man had a great dream and vision for a Green World. Coming from a humble background, he has reached the heights... All youngsters...please look upon and be success.

    Sikuru Monday, 27 July 2015 10:02 PM

    RIP

    Ravindra Galhena Tuesday, 28 July 2015 05:27 AM

    Irreparable loss to the world! I was listening to him last month in Colombo. May you attain Nibbana Your Excellency!

    Sprag Tuesday, 28 July 2015 04:26 AM

    RIP sir your a simple and hample person... India lost your greatly...

    Udaya Monday, 27 July 2015 11:05 PM

    Sir,You are my impression, Rest in peace

    Sinhaya Monday, 27 July 2015 10:19 PM

    this is an example. If you visit Sri Lanka you will die in heart attack....

    Anonymous Monday, 27 July 2015 10:18 PM

    Rest in peace sir

    Salaam Monday, 27 July 2015 10:17 PM

    As a good Muslim he hated terrorism. Never believed in God too.

    Jeff Monday, 27 July 2015 10:14 PM

    Great scientists and a simple person. RIP.

    Nathan Monday, 27 July 2015 10:08 PM

    RIP sir............All I know you are good human being.

    Udhaya kumar Monday, 27 July 2015 10:03 PM

    RIP. Fortunate to meet him exactly a month ago in colombo. Great inspirational leader


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