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Youth + Inspiration

The empowerment of Indian youth depends on the technological progress that can reform the politics of economic competitiveness and societal prosperity by bringing in newer and ground breaking changes.
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Nation + Building

When we talk about a Nation and its greatness, everyone in that Nation has to be a responsible citizen. Every individual needs to create a value system and contribute individually and collectively for the nation to grow.
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Science + Technology

India becoming a developed nation by 2020 is no longer a dream. We have witnessed a renaissance in Science & Technology in the first half of the 20th century.
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Creative + Leadership

The idea of one leader at the top of the stack, with everyone else below, is no longer the recommendation in today's scenario. Working together as sub-leaders or co-leaders in a collaborative manner is the succeeding formula for future.
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Vision For India's Global Leadership

9^th Prof. Satish Dhawan Memorial Lecture at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR, Andhra Pradesh...

Vision For Defence Manufacturing Industry

This lecture critically analyzes India's current strengths and capabilities vis-a-vis defense manufacturing and identifies ways to improve the participation of Indian ESDM companies in the country's defense procurement in the years to come - through government policy, industry leadership and ecosystem development.

Role of Innovative Young Minds in Nation Building

The growth of science and technology has been phenomenal in the recent past, improving the quality of life of the human being. Emergence of new technologies has opened up myriad of applications and now it is left to the ingenuity and imagination of the human mind to explore..

About Dr. A S Pillai

Dr. Apathukatha Sivathanu Pillai was a distinguished scientist and Chief Controller, R&D, DRDO. He is also the former CEO & MD of BrahMos Aerospace.

A. Sivathanu Pillai was born in a humble family in Nagercoil town of Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu on the 15th of July 1947. From the very young age, Sivathanu Pillai was given the purpose of life - serve others. Sivathanu Pillai's father, Mr. Apathu Katha Pillai, was instrumental in Sivathanu Pillai understanding the purpose of life. The name Apathu Katha means 'one who saves from dangers'. True to that name Mr. Apathu Katha Pillai had saved many people from life threatening diseases and problems. More →