Missile Man is no more read the headlines today. However, the great man himself preferred to be known as a teacher. The man who had over 30 honorary Doctorates preferred the humble yet noble title of Teacher. Into the ocean of tributes coming in to this exemplary man, I add my small droplet.... After he stepped out of the President protocol, he was a man on a mission - visiting schools and colleges and intermingling with 1000s of children. During one such visit he came to Hyderabad to inaugurate a science exhibition at an NGO run school. I was invited as we were then supporting that NGO as part of our CSR programme. The school children had prepared various science projects and were waiting for the People's President to visit... Dr. Kalam arrived promptly and he went around the display and the various exhibits of the students. However, the organizers thought it important to escort him to the dais and they whisked him away inside the auditorium. Once inside the auditorium, the c...