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Wings of Fire

An Autobiography of APJ Abdul Kalam

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

This book explores the incredible rise of Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, from the son of a boat-owner in Tamil Nadu to chief of the country's defence research and development program. It delves into his personal and professional struggles, highlighting his dedication to innovation and dynamism in seemingly stagnant research establishments. Featuring the stories of India's most famous missiles, such as the Agni and Prithvi, this book also showcases the nation's fight for technological self-sufficiency and defensive autonomy.
Publish Date
2011-01-11T00:00:00.000Z
2011-01-11T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1999
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4.28
ISBN
9643761647766
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