During a significant project of DRDO, the work pressure was high. A scientist approached his boss – & asked to leave early that day considering he had promised his children to take them to an exhibition.

Boss generously granted permission, the scientist got back to work. 1/3
When he did, he lost the track of time & forgot to leave early. He reached home, feeling guilty, looked for his kids, but could only find his wife.

He asked for kids, and to his surprise she told him: “your manager was here around 5:15 and he took kids for exhibition!”. 2/3
Apparently, Boss had been observing the scientist and noticed that he might never realise he had to go home. Feeling for the kids, he decided to take the kids in his stead.

Boss was none other than APJ Abdul Kalam.

Remembering Kalam sir on his #BirthAnniversary 3/3

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They say its #InternationalCatDay. Lets see how many know about them.

Tell me how many species of big cats found in India. And at least one habitat.
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