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It is imperative that one searches for own solutions and find role-models in countrymen instead of looking towards the other nations. India must not strive to be the next America or Japan but has to be the strong nation that she is capable of becoming. For this, all the trapped energies and initiatives need to be freed instead of suppressing them. In the book, we are introduced to numerous role models that are hiding amongst us. Words of wisdom from saints and seers that the author encountered through his life have been quoted. The book proceeds to address the issues at hand and mentions some reforms that have to be incorporated in politics and policies. The policy making procedure of the nation requires major reforms. The youth has to be given a stage and the reins of the nation need to be passed on. The book motivates the young minds and forces the positive auras together to build the face of a new nation. About the Author A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: The former President of India and one of the most celebrated scientists in independent India, A.P.J Abdul Kalam was also a prolific writer who authored numerous books including India 2020: A Vision For The New Millennium and Unleashing the Power Within India, among many others. 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Abdul Kalam and Y.S. Rajan offer a blueprint for India to be counted among the world's top five economic powers by the year 2020. They cite growth rates and development trends to show that the goal is not unrealistic. Past successes---the green revolution and satellite-based communication linking remote regions of the country, for instance-bear them out. The same sense of purpose can make us a prosperous, strong nation in a matter of years, assert Kalam and Rajan. This is a book that every citizen who hopes for a better India must read.'Combines the ideas of a visionary, the expertise of a great planner and the considered recommendations of some of India's best technology experts' Businessworld 'This is no ordinary book . . . It should be in all libraries and on the desk of everyone who dreams about the future of India' Tribune\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46035701006393,"sku":"9780143423683","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/51597pLGE9L._SL1000_d8e941f3-5425-43af-a960-5f3ca111483c.jpg?v=1782813587"},{"product_id":"beyond-2020-a-vision-for-tomorrows-india","title":"Beyond 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndia 2020 is about to become a reality. Are we ready? In 1998, Dr Kalam and Y.S. Rajan published the now iconic India 2020, a vision document for the new millennium that charted how India could become one of the top five economic powers in the world by 2020. Sixteen years later, as the year 2020 approaches, it is time to take stock of how much India has achieved and what lies ahead. In many ways, India's growth story in the twenty-first century has been hamstrung by missed opportunities and slowdowns in project execution; but it has also been marked by new opportunities and emerging technologies that make faster and more inclusive growth viable. A renewed policy focus is now needed for agriculture, manufacturing, mining, the chemicals industry, health care and infrastructure to invigorate these sectors and boost economic growth, argue Kalam and Rajan. Alongside, education, job creation, emerging technologies, biodiversity, waste management, national security and the knowledge economy are some of the other vital areas that we need to build on as we look beyond 2020. India can still make it to the list of developed nations in a decade. 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Even after the brutal attack Swamiji had no grievance against terrorists, instead he gave more attention to the injured and took certain actions to put the temple back in its original form. Another significant example highlighted in the book is of forgiveness. On meeting Nelson Mandela, Dr. Kalam asked him about his feelings after leaving the prison. To the question Mandela replied that he left all the bitterness and hatred behind in prison. He saw the gate as his door to freedom and even tried to prevent any sort of revenge against whites by the blacks. The entire book teaches the reader how honest, calm and forgiving people can deal with all problems in life. Moreover, Kalam has even summarised his vision of India in 2020. As per his vision there will be a very thin line between rural and urban India. Agriculture, industries and service sectors will be working together for the betterment of the country. Education with value system, best health care, corruption-free nation and poverty eradication are some other points that Kalam wished for India’s future. He also states that how different religions in Ramaeshwaram, where he spent his childhood, has a deep impact in his life and taught him various positive things in life. Speaking of positivity, Kalam was a peace loving, calm and forgiving person. Spiritual essence of different cultures as well as religions are reasons for his immense wisdom. He strongly believed that science and spirituality together can lead the nation to the path of inspiration and success. About the author: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam from 2002 to 2007 served as the 11th President of India. 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In a century that many experts predict may belong to India, the realization of the vision of a better future for everyone will require a keen understanding of our needs and this can only be achieved by tailoring our research and innovations to the goal of national development. In The Scientific Indian, the authors of the path-breaking India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium return after ten years to the core areas of scientific advancement that are crucial today: space exploration, satellite technology, missile development, earth and ocean resources, the biosphere, food production, energy and water harvesting, health care and communications, to name a few. For each aspect, the authors discuss Indian breakthroughs within the context of recent progress on the global platform, before outlining a pragmatic vision of technological development that will propel India to the forefront of the world in the decades to come. The Scientific Indian will speak to every curious and adventurous mind, and especially to tomorrow s scientists and technologists, encouraging us to dream big, and urging us to work hard to make our dreams come true. After a hiatus of ten years, the authors of path-breaking India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium return with a book on some crucial core areas of scientific advancement. A scientific vision for the future from India s most respected scientist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46035925696569,"sku":"9780143416876","price":269.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/81_mPlsQ-OL._SL1500_28216375-444a-473b-8ae4-864e92c76efc.jpg?v=1782814619"},{"product_id":"pathways-to-greatness","title":"Pathways to Greatness","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a nation great? Is it simply economic prosperity and military strength – or something more? 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Through the course of this book, Kalam tells his readers about key events in his life that brought him to where he is, today. Kalam doesn't only talk about him being India's former President, but as a boy, son, student, and scientist. Kalam's hometown, Rameshwaram, was indeed a serene place to dwell.Kalam speaks about his dream of becoming a fighter pilot, which crashed as he was awarded the ninth position among 25 candidates, with the selected ones being the top eight. Kalam recalls his dream of flying a machine as it rises higher into the stratosphere. He tells the readers that he received two interview calls, one from the Directorate of Technical Development and Production (DTDP) and the other from the Indian Air Force, Dehradun. Kalam goes on to explain that the DTDP interview was fairly easy, but for the Air Force, he needed to have a certain level of \"smartness\", apart from the qualifications and practical knowledge.After being rejected by the IAF, he went through a trying time, where he decided to move on and become a scientist.He began to work tirelessly at his job as the Senior Scientific Assistant at DTDP. Kalam also speaks about his close-knit family and the impact they had on his life. Despite his childhood full of difficulties, he was able to cope because of his highly supportive family. He also speaks briefly about the peaceful co-existence of Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism, in his village. Kalam also talks about Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and the profound impact he had on his life. 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The book talks in length about India of present and the challenges it has to face in order to achieve the dream of economic strength and the opportunities it has in store to be the knowledge hub again. This is not a political account, it is a scientific one. While reading the book, one can realise that extensive amount of research has been done in building the context. Kalam and Singh talk about the various programs that were in pipeline or were executed with a grand vision like Make in India, Swachch Bharat Abhiyan, Digital India and others. It has been stated that these are highly ambitious ideas and while they look great on paper, executing them is tough. However, they also praise several projects taken over the past few years. They use examples of remote villages and how they are connected with the swiftly growing economy of the metro cities. They see a ray of hope. They believe that with the ideas of youth, wisdom of the elders and the powers of democracy – we can be a self-sufficient nation in the future. The book dives into the issue of political leadership as well. It expresses a serious concern that similar sets of leaders being elected every time is just a way of fooling the people. The corruption among such leaders is at peak and that is what’s harming the nation. Having said that, optimism is the general tone of the book. It is a must read for those who believe in the idea of a better India. Transforming contemporary societies is the path that this book suggests. It ends with Dr. Kalam’s final speech at IIM-Shillong where he breathed his last. 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