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Giving Light is a tribute to Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam - the 11th President of India. Dr. Kalam's journey from the temple town of Rameswaram to reaching Rashtrapati Bhavan is monumental. It has inspired billions of people from across the globe and will continue to create many more ‘Kalams’ in our nation. The content on this page strives to exhibit tales of courage, perseverance and endurance. And above all, it will depict the tenacity of the human spirit.

13/03/2025

successfully completes de-docking. So, now India has mastered docking and de-docking processes - in the very first attempt. This will be crucial for our mission, where we will bring lunar sample back to India and also when we build our own Bharat space station.
Well done friends and colleagues at isro. You shine again.

28/02/2025

🌟 National Science Day 🌟

On this day in 1928, Sir C.V. Raman made a groundbreaking discovery—the Raman Effect, which earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. His work not only revolutionized science but also made India shine on the global stage. 🇮🇳✨

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam once shared how Raman was deeply passionate about science, and despite limited resources, he proved that curiosity and determination can break all barriers. His discovery changed the way we understand light and its interaction with matter, laying the foundation for numerous advancements in physics and technology.

Today, as we celebrate National Science Day, let’s honor the spirit of scientific inquiry, innovation, and discovery. May we continue to question, explore, and push the boundaries of knowledge! 🚀🔬

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Honoring Educators: The Kalam Memorial Teacher’s Award (KMTA) 2024 Education is the foundation of progress, and teachers...
01/02/2025

Honoring Educators: The Kalam Memorial Teacher’s Award (KMTA) 2024

Education is the foundation of progress, and teachers are the architects of the future. To recognize and celebrate the tireless efforts of educators, the Dr. Kalam Memorial Teacher’s Award (KMTA) was initiated—an endeavor close to our hearts at Kalam Center and Homi Lab. 🚀

💡 Empowering Educators, Shaping the Future 💡

This year, we proudly honor 23 exceptional teachers who have demonstrated unwavering dedication, passion, and impact in the field of education. Through a rigorous selection process, we identified educators who embody the spirit of Dr. Kalam’s vision—igniting young minds and shaping a better tomorrow. We teachers from all over India, from math to science, social science, primary, music, sports and special educators.

We were honored to have Dr. Archana Sharma, Principal Scientist at CERN, Switzerland, as our Chief Guest. Her presence and insights inspire us all to pursue excellence in both science and education.

🔹 Leadership & Teamwork Behind KMTA 🔹

Every great initiative is powered by an extraordinary team. A dedicated group of individuals worked relentlessly to ensure the success of this event—overcoming challenges, refining the selection process, and making this tribute to educators truly special. Their efforts turned obstacles into stepping stones for a brighter future.

🚀 A New Chapter Begins! 🚀

At Homi Lab and Kalam Centre, we remain committed to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and advancing education. With passionate individuals joining our mission, we take another step toward realizing Dr. Kalam’s dream of an enlightened and empowered India.

📢 Teachers are the true nation-builders. Their impact is immeasurable, and their contributions shape generations. Let’s celebrate, recognize, and support them in every way possible!

🔁 If you believe teachers deserve more recognition, share this message!
💬 How do you think educators shape the future? Let’s discuss!

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01/01/2025

May this year be your best one yet, filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments! 🎉 Cheers to a wonderful 2025! 🥂✨

Tragic Airplane Crash at Muan International AirportOn December 29, 2024, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 tragically crashed at...
30/12/2024

Tragic Airplane Crash at Muan International Airport

On December 29, 2024, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 tragically crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea. The aircraft, returning from Bangkok, Thailand, was carrying 181 passengers and six crew members. Sadly, 179 lives were lost in this devastating accident, while two crew members survived.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking incident.

Remember ... Knowledge makes you great ! What new thing you learnt today? 📚✨
05/12/2024

Remember ... Knowledge makes you great !
What new thing you learnt today?

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Small aim is a crime !
05/12/2024

Small aim is a crime !

Was invited to address and interact with over 250 Vice Chancellors and Directors of India at the North Zone Summit of A...
05/12/2024

Was invited to address and interact with over 250 Vice Chancellors and Directors of India at the North Zone Summit of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in Dehradoon, Uttarakhand.

Talked to the honorable Vice Chancellors about the new sectors of future growth, how education needs to transform to match changing dynamics, role of AI and VR. Gave them a tour of our Nuclear Power Plant simulators and Mars.AI simulators. These are the first of their kind in the world - made in India.

With these, and many other simulators we have developed, we will be training hundreds of thousands of Indian students in the most cutting edge technologies and systems of tomorrow. Best in the world quality at the most affordable cost!

Happy to see the many many questions from them.

Visited the Headquarters in Delhi where I was invited by my dear friend and scholar, Dr. Arun Sikarwar. I was very hap...
29/11/2024

Visited the Headquarters in Delhi where I was invited by my dear friend and scholar, Dr. Arun Sikarwar.
I was very happy to interact with the young scientists, professors and academic researchers there. They come from different parts of India and have dedicated their careers and minds to improving Indian school education. They asked some very interesting questions - and it heartening to see how they have a mission mode focus. When young professionals have such optimism, it spells very well for the future of the organization.

Was wonderful to see the science kit lab (Dept of Educational Kits). Met the Honorable Dean and Honorable Director of NCERT there - and we look forward to playing a role in the mission of NCERT and build the ignited minds of future India as envisioned by Dr. Kalam.

- Srijan

Visited Shobhit University today and the Chancellor of the University Shri Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra. We spent a long time...
26/11/2024

Visited Shobhit University today and the Chancellor of the University Shri Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra.
We spent a long time discussing how to make education future ready and we can work together in realizing the dream of Dr. Kalam - quality education for all and the mission of PURA. Shri Kunwar is a enlightened person who is leading a large scale educational mission centered about providing education in rural areas.

We also demostrated some of our pioneering world class future simulators and I look forward to working with the university in realizing these on ground, especially in campuses located in remote areas.

12/08/2024

🚀 3 Mind-Blowing Facts About Black Holes 🕳️

Time Warp: Near a black hole, time slows down dramatically. If you were to orbit close to one, a few hours for you could be years for someone far away!

Invisible Giants: Black holes are invisible because they trap everything, even light! We can only detect them by observing the stars and gas clouds they affect.

Supermassive Monsters: The largest black holes, called supermassive black holes, can be billions of times more massive than our Sun. One of these titans lurks at the center of nearly every galaxy, including our Milky Way!

11/05/2024

This is not an edited image. This is also not the sky of some other planet. This is European sky from today. Earth is seeing a massive solar storm hitting it directly from Sun - causing mass ionization of particles in the sky making it look colorful in the night.

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