84th Birth Anniversary of APJ Abdul Kalam

Oct 15th is the 84th Birth Anniversary of Our Beloved former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Kalam, who served as president from 2002 until 2007, was not only a renowned scientist, thinker, philosopher and teacher, but also a winner of numerous prestigious awards and honours.It was in the year 2010, when the United Nations decided to honour this 'great scientist' on his 79th birth anniversary and declared his birthday on October 15 as the ‘World Students' Day’.

Since then, October 15 is observed as a day for students all around the world. During his lifetime, Dr Kalam had always expressed his wish to be remembered as a teacher by the people.

To show tribute to him Maharashatra government has decided to celebrate APJ Abdul Kalam's birthday as book reading and no school bag day.He was bestowed with the Padma Bhushan , Padma Vibhushan and  'Bharat Ratna' for his contribution to the scientific research and modernisation of defence technology in India.

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Linda

Happy Gandhi Jayanthi

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". Internationally this day is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence as Gandhiji was the preacher of non-violence. He is a symbol of peace and truth.

Gandhiji was born on 2nd October 1869, in Porbunder, a small town in Gujarat. He studied law in U.K and practiced law in South Africa. He has set an example of simple living and high thinking. He was against the addictions like smoking, drinking and non-vegetarianism.

Gandhiji was a pioneer of truth and non-violence. He started the 'Satyagraha' (non-violence) movement for the Indian freedom struggle. He played a very significant role in achieving independence for India from British rule. He proved to the world that freedom can be achieved through the path of total non-violence.

Let us all follow the path of truth and wisdom and pay homage to the ‘Father of our Nation’ on this day.

Wish you all a Happy Gandhi Jayanthi

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Principal, Vice Principal and HOS

BenchMark International School,Tirur