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Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's life journey is a lesson in itself for those who feel daunted by adversity and challenges. A man who had humble beginnings who became the first citizen of the country purely on merit. A man who went from scientist to statesman and used his imagination and powerful words to inspire an entire country of over a billion to dream and to achieve.  He was a teacher till his last breath but Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was so much more to countless people. Those who met him were captivated by Dr A P J Abdul Kalam's engaging personality those who saw or heard him on television or radio imbibed every word as inspirational manna. 

The world's first malaria vaccine cleared one of the final hurdles as it received a positive scientific opinion from European regulators and now awaits approval from the WHO before it could be administered within the next few years across Africa. The vaccine, named Mosquirix, was Friday given the green light by London-based European Medicines Agency after more than 30 years of research, detailed in 230,000 pages of data. The vaccine will be examined by the WHO which will give its recommendation in November this year, and if approved, could be administered to children across Africa within the next few years.

Former President & eminent scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam passed away in Shillong on Monday. Kalam collapsed during a speech at IIM Shillong and was immediately rushed to the nearby Bethany Hospital. Here are some of Kalam’s inspirational sayings through which he will be remembered forever… “You have to dream before your dreams can come true.” “If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.”