Why are we, as a nation so obsessed with foreign t... -A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Why are we, as a nation so obsessed with foreign things? Is it a legacy of our colonial years? We want foreign television sets. We want foreign shirts. We want foreign technology. Why this obsession with everything imported?

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam , Statesman
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was a distinguished statesman and scientist who served as the 11th President of India. Known as the "People's President," Kalam played a pivotal role in India's space and defense programs, contributing significantly to scientific advancements. His vision, humility, and dedication to youth empowerment have made him an inspirational figure in India and beyond.

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War is never a lasting solution for any problem....
Over the years, I had nurtured the hope to be able to fly; to handle a machine as it rose higher and higher in the stratosphere was my dearest dream....
The purpose of education is to make good human beings with skill and expertise... Enlightened human beings can be created by teachers....
Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that...
God is everywhere....
You see, God helps only people who work hard. That principle is very clear....
God, our Creator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great potential strength and ability. Prayer helps us tap and develop these powers....

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