Srinagar, Feb. 9 -- Dr. Zakir Husain, our country's third President, was a towering intellectual, an educationist par excellence, and a firm believer in secularism and democracy. His life was a testament to his deep commitment to nation-building, particularly through education, which he saw as the foundation for a progressive and enlightened India. Born on February 8, 1897, in Hyderabad, he played a pivotal role in shaping the country's educational policies and institutions. His contributions, both as a scholar and a statesman, continue to inspire generations. Dr. Husain's early life was marked by academic brilliance. After completing his education in India, he pursued higher studies in Germany, obtaining a doctorate in economics from the...