Dr.Kalam's visit to SASTRA

on 2 October Mr.kalam visited our college as part of the University's 25 years celebrations n also Gandhi jayanthi celebrations.
a very large pandal was erected n around 3000 students n 1000 staff were present for his lecture.
he spread his message of vision 20-20. also talked about various topics related to science n how students can help in research. he wanted the colleges n students to focus more on research along with the academics. his speech was really inspiring.
his ending words of the speech,which i still remember

Courage to think different, Courage to invent, Courage to discover the impossible, Courage to travel into an unexplored path, Courage to share the knowledge Courage to remove the pain Courage to reach the unreached Courage to combat the problems And Succeed, Are the unique qualities of the youth. As a youth of my nation, I will work and work with courage to achieve success in all my scientific missions.

u can read more about his lecture at
http://www.sastra.edu/mnews/2008/oct/abdulkalam.htm
a few pics