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Tune into these six audiobooks written by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on Audible
Mumbai: It has been almost a decade since Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam’s passing, but his wisdom is evergreen and shines through even after so many years. The visionary put pen to paper to share his experiences, perspectives, guidance and most importantly, his vision for the future. He spearheaded the technological developments in India that continue to hold us in good stead even today! Known as the people’s President, this celebrated man was ahead of his times in every way. In honour of his contribution to India, we have handpicked a few audiobooks on Audible written by him that will inspire you.
Written by: APJ Abdul Kalam, Arun Tiwari; Narrated by: Girish Karnad
APJ Abdul Kalam’s one and only autobiography is this book, Wings of Fire. The Missile Man of India was once an ordinary boy with a very humble upbringing. This curious boy with a fire in his belly went on to become the President of India, a visionary scientist, an awardee of the three highest civilian awards. This best selling book has been translated into thirteen languages including Chinese and French. Tune into the story of this iconic man who made making history look easy and get inspired to find your own wings of fire!
Written by: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam; Narrated by: Errol Rodrigues
Ever wondered what it would be like to ask A. P. J. Abdul Kalam about your problems? It would be fascinating to get responses from a man with the depth of experiences like his, wouldn’t it? Well, look no further! This novel by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam has the questions that have been asked to him over the years in the 300 plus daily emails, face-to-face meetings and on Facebook. Dr. Kalam has answered the questions taking insights from his own experience, meetings with political and spiritual leaders and books he read. There is a good chance a pertinent question you would like to ask might be in this book. Give this audiobook a listen to get the insights of this wondrous man!
Written by: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam; Narrated by: Pradeep Kumar
India has been led by some extraordinary leaders. But what stops us from being the best we can be? Dr. Kalam shares valuable insights and reforms we could adopt to fasttrack our growth as a country. He urges us to find our own solutions and role models in our own country instead of looking to other countries. In this book, Dr. Kalam shows us the role models hiding among us. This audiobook is a must-listen for the young minds who want to achieve the extraordinary, for themselves and for the country.
Written by: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam; Narrated by: Surjan Singh
Tired with the lemons life has thrown at you? Dr. Kalam, in this audiobook, takes you through how he tackled every curveball that came his way. This book captures many emotional accounts shared by him. It elaborates about the people who were instrumental in his life turning out the way it did, the books that helped him navigate challenges and how spirituality gave him the much-needed solace during turbulent times. This audiobook might just change your perspective on problems by making you see them as just a bump on the way. Tune in into his journey here on Audible while you gear up to brave the challenges that come your way.
Written by: A.P.J Abdul Kalam; Narrated by: Nadir Khan
In 2008, Dr. Kalam shared his vision for schools in India for 2020. It would be interesting to go through this audiobook in 2024 to see how much of his vision has been materialised and how much is left to accomplish. He saw people from rural areas as an underutilised source of talent who could propel information and communication technology to unseen heights. In the book, he highlights many scientists and artists who proved age is no bar to blossom and urges us to create favourable environments to see the growth we want. Tune into this audiobook to get a glimpse of how this visionary man breaks down his vision for the rest to action it.
Written by: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam; Narrated by: Nadir Khan
This one is for all the tech geeks. Dr. Kalam is given the credit for the development of India’s first satellite launch vehicle. He contributed significantly to the technological developments in India while working in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and as the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. Drawing on his experiences, Dr. Kalam has shared his vision for technology in India for 2020. Tune in to see how ahead of his time he was!
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JioStar revenue hits Rs 9,784 crore as cricket fuels 22 per cent growth
A surge in digital viewership and sports dominance fuels a blockbuster quarter for the media giant
MUMBAI: JioStar is batting on a flat pitch. The media titan’s fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2026 reveal a business scaling new heights, propelled by an unprecedented appetite for premium sports and digital-first storytelling.
Gross revenue for the quarter soared by 22.15 per cent to Rs 9,784 crore, up from Rs 8,010 crore in the third quarter. Operationally, the momentum was equally strong; revenue from operations climbed 21 per cent to Rs 8,372 crore. These figures underscore the firm’s successful integration following the Reliance and Disney merger, creating a dominant force in the Indian market.
The annual performance has been nothing short of a spectacle. Full-year gross revenue reached a massive Rs 36,248 crore, while annual profit after tax hit Rs 3,210 crore. This rapid expansion reflects JioStar’s ability to capture and monetise the massive growth in India’s media consumption.
Cricket proved to be the ultimate growth engine. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and TATA IPL 2026 delivered “record-breaking viewership” across both television and digital screens. The World Cup final alone drew a global peak concurrency of 72.5 million on JioHotstar, cementing its status as the nation’s premier streaming destination. On television, JioStar maintained a commanding 34.2 per cent viewership share, reaching a staggering 810 million viewers nationwide.
The digital numbers were just as impressive. JioHotstar averaged 500 million monthly active users, driven by consistent subscriber growth and innovative AI-led content discovery tools. These advancements are ensuring that JioStar remains at the cutting edge of the global “Race for Attention.”
With a firm grip on the country’s most valuable sporting rights and a rapidly growing digital footprint, JioStar is perfectly positioned for the future. It has built the ultimate content powerhouse—one that is ready to dominate the Indian living room for years to come.
