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The Boy Who Dreamed of Flying: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Hi children! Today, October 15, is Dr. Kalam's birthday, celebrated as World Students' Day. Let me tell you his story. Dr. Kalam was born in 1931 in Rameswaram, a small town by the sea in Tamil Nadu. His family was poor, so young Kalam delivered newspapers early every morning before school. One day, his teacher showed the class how birds fly. Kalam watched with wide eyes and dreamed, "One day, I will build things that fly!" He studied hard and became a great scientist. He helped India send a satellite into space and built powerful rockets, earning the name "Missile Man of India." He received the Bharat Ratna, and in 2002, the boy who once sold newspapers became the President of India! He loved children and always told them, "Dream, dream, dream." So remember his lesson: Dream big. Work hard. Never give up. And always be kind. Maybe one of you will be the next Dr. Kalam! Thank you!