Download or read book Kalpana Chawla a Life written by Anil Padmanabhan and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2003 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born into a conservative family in a provincial town, in Haryana, Kalpana Chawla dreamt of the stars. Through sheer hard work, indomitable intelligence and immense faith in herself, she became the first indian woman to travel into space, and most remarkably to travel twice. A shinning career was tragically cut short in the recent Columbia mishap. In this well researched biography, journalist Padmanabhan talks to people who knew her, family and friends at Karnal, and colleagues at Nasa, to produce a moving portrait of a woman whose life was unique.

Download or read book Kalpana written by Ritesh Kumar Ahirwar and published by RS services. This book was released on 2019-09-26 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This life biography of the great Indian female astronaut ‘Kalpana chawla’, teaches us a very inspiring thoughts. Such as ‘never give up’ and ‘nothing is impossible’. If we can than we can do, she never thought that she cross the limits of the space and become first female Indian astronaut. She only tried and tried but never get shy. She died but remained her image in front of the whole world. If every female get inspired from this story then ‘women empowerment’ will become successfull. Kalpana Chawla (March 17, 1962 – February 1, 2003) was an American astronaut, engine er, and the first woman of Indian descent to go to space. She first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator. In 2003, Chawla was one of the seven crew members who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster when the spacecraft disintegrated during its re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. Chawla was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honour, and several streets, universities and institutions have been named in her honour. The late astronaut is recognized as a national hero of India.

Download or read book Kalpana Chawla written by SUBODH MAHANTI and published by Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about a dream, childhood, education, journey from Karnal to Houston of Kalpana Chawla, as a person, astronauts, woman in space, her mission, tragedy, her last moments and a brief history of space journey by Subodh Mahanti.

Download or read book Kalpana Chawla written by Anil Padmanabhan and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2003-05-05 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born into a conservative family in a provincial town in Haryana, Kalpana Chawla dreamt of the stars. And through sheer hard work, indomitable intelligence and immense faith in herself, she became the first Indian woman to travel to space, and even more remarkably, to travel twice. In this well-researched biography, journalist Anil Padmanabhan talks to people who knew her— family and friends at Karnal, and colleagues at NASA—to produce a moving portrait of a woman whose life was a shining affirmation that if you have a dream, no matter how hard it is, you can achieve it.

Download or read book Kalpana Chawla A Complete Biography written by and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-02-20 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When you look at the stars and the galaxy, you feel that you are not just from any particular piece of land, but from the solar system." — these were the first words of the first Indian woman astronaut, Kalpana Chawla, when she landed on the earth. The story of Kalpana Chawla is the story of a dream becoming reality. It is the story that starts in the small city of Karnal and ends in space. Hers is a story that gives us the belief that the path from dreams to success does exist, all one needs is the vision, the perseverance, and the courage to follow it. This book is an attempt to relive the story of our forgotten hero - Kalpana Chawla. Through the pages of this book, the reader will become a part of her journey which travels from Karnal to Nasa and finally to space.

Download or read book CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON DOSHA AMSHAMSHA KALPANA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CHARAKA NIDANA STHANA written by Dr. Anirudha Pathak and published by Book Rivers. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The importance of Purushartha Chatushtya is well known since time immemorial. It is always necessary that each individual is to be made oriented to fulfill the requirements to accomplish the goals for Purushartha Chatushtya and that is highly dependent upon the healthy status of every human being.1 As it has been enumerated that Ashraya of Vyadhi is Deha and Manas and both are illuminating about the Swastha Sharira. Again it has been advised that keeping everything aside, body is to be concentrated because in absence of body i.e. healthy body nothing there is absence of all bodily entities.2 Hence, the primitive aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the normalcy of health which is followed by prevention of the disease

Download or read book She Persisted Kalpana Chawla written by Raakhee Mirchandani and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Kalpana Chawla! Born and raised in India, Kalpana Chawla was discouraged from pursuing a career in aeronautical engineering because there were limited career options for women in that field. But she persisted, getting her degree and then moving to the US to obtain other, more advanced education before joining NASA and becoming the first Indian-born woman to go to space. Though she was killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, she continues to inspire girls in India and around the world to pursue their dreams of spaceflight. In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Raakhee Mirchandani, readers learn about the amazing life of Kalpana Chawla--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Kalpana Chawla's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sally Ride, Temple Grandin, Malala Yousafzai, and more!

Download or read book Biography of Kalpana Chawla written by Sunita Rani and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of Kalpana Chawla: Reaching for the Stars by Sunita Rani: Discover the remarkable journey of Kalpana Chawla, an Indian-American astronaut, as Sunita Rani explores her achievements, space missions, and inspirational legacy as a woman in space and a symbol of perseverance and exploration. If you want to attain something then remain focussed’ were the words of none other than Kalpana Chawla. This also sums up her life. She remained focused and reached where others fear to tread. Kalpana Chawla belonged to a middle class family in Haryana. She was born to Banarasi Lal Chawla and Sanjyothi on July 1, 1961 at Karnal, in Punjab, now in Haryana. Kalpana had two sisters and a brother who were elder to her. She was the youngest; therefore, everyone affectionately called her ‘Montu’.

Download or read book Kalpana Chawla First Indian Born Woman in Space written by Tammy Gagne and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers. This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kalpana Chawla was still a little girl in India when she discovered her love of flying. An intelligent and determined student, she worked hard to become an astronaut. Many people tried to talk Kalpana out of a career in aerospace, but she refused to listen to them. After finishing her education in the United States, Kalpana became a NASA astronaut. She flew on two space missions before a horrible accident took her life. Part of the Notable Asian Americans series, this book is an inspiring story for people everywhere. Kalpana did not worry about being the first. She simply focused on making her dreams of space flight a reality.

Download or read book Kalpana s Dream written by Judith Clarke and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2004-06-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neema's great grandmother, Kalpana, is coming to visit. She's been dreaming of flying again, and now she's ready to leave her village in India. Neema and her friend, Kate, have just started at Wentworth High. For English they have pale Ms Dallimore; everyone calls her the Bride of Dracula. Ms Dallimore wants her students to think, and imagine - and learn to fly! At first, Neema is awkward with Kalpana. Kalpana doesn't speak English and Neema doesn't speak Hindi. But when they meet the flying boy, they both remember something they had lost long ago. Judith Clarke writes with tenderness and humour in this story of coming together and finding the essence of who you are. Clarke's quiet wisdom and keen understanding will touch hearts and stimulate imagination' Wolf on the Fold - Publishers Weekly US

Download or read book Kalpana Chawala written by Sunita Rani and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Kalpana Chawla written by Dilip M. Salwi and published by books catalog. This book was released on 2003 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of Kalpana Chawla, 1961-2003, Indian born astronaut for NASA.

Download or read book Women Microfinance and the State in Neo liberal India written by K. Kalpana and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-07-07 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses women-oriented microfinance initiatives in India and their articulation vis-à-vis state developmentalism and contemporary neo-liberal capitalism. It examines how these initiatives encourage economically disadvantaged rural women to make claims upon state-provided microcredit and connect with multiple state institutions and agencies, thereby reshaping their gendered identities. The author shows how Self-Help Group (SHG)-based microfinance institutions mobilise agency and create channels of empowerment for women as well as make them responsible for alleviating poverty for themselves and their families. The book also brings out the importance of factoring in women’s dissenting voices when they negotiate developmental projects at the grassroots level. Rich in empirical data, this volume will be useful to scholars and researchers of development studies, gender studies, economics, especially microeconomics, politics, public policy and governance.

Download or read book Rediscovering Dharavi written by Kalpana Sharma and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2000-10-14 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book that challenges the conventional notion of a slum. Spread over 175 hectares and swarming with one million people, Dharavi is often called 'Asia's largest slum'. But Dharavi is much more than cold statistic. What makes it special are the extraordinary people who live there, many of whom have defied fate and an unhelpful State to prosper through a mix of backbreaking work, some luck and a great deal of ingenuity. It is these men and women whom journalist Kalpana Sharma brings to life through a series of spellbinding stories. While recounting their tales, she also traces the history of Dharavi from the days when it was one of the six great koliwadas or fishing villages to the present times when it, along with other slums, is home to almost half of Mumbai. Among the colourful characters she presents are Haji Shamsuddin who came to Mumbai and began life as a rice smuggler but made his fortune by launching his own brand of peanut brittle; the stoic Ramjibhai Patel, a potter, who represents six generations from Saurashtra who have lived and worked in Mumbai; and doughty women like Khatija and Amina who helped check communal passions during the 1992-93 riots and continue to ensure that the rich social fabric of Dharavi is not frayed. It is countless, often anonymous, individuals like these who have helped Dharavi grow from a mere swamp to a virtual gold mine with its many industrial units churning out quality leather goods, garments and food products. Written with rare sensitivity and empathy, Rediscovering Dharavi is a riveting account of the triumph of the human spirit over poverty and want.

Download or read book Fertile Disorder written by Kalpana Ram and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her innovative new book, Kalpana Ram reflects on the way spirit possession unsettles some of the foundational assumptions of modernity. What is a human subject under the varied conditions commonly associated with possession? What kind of subjectivity must already be in place to allow such a transformation to occur? How does it alter our understanding of memory and emotion if these assail us in the form of ghosts rather than as attributes of subjective experience? What does it mean to worship deities who are afflictive and capricious, yet bear an intimate relationship to justice? What is a "human" body if it can be taken over by a whole array of entities? What is agency if people can be "claimed" in this manner? What is gender if, while possessed, a woman is a woman no longer? Drawing on spirit possession among women and the rich traditions of subaltern religion in Tamil Nadu, South India, Ram concludes that the basis for constructing an alternative understanding of human agency need not rest on the usual requirements of a fully present consciousness or on the exercise of choice and planning. Instead of relegating possession, ghosts, and demons to the domain of the exotic, Ram uses spirit possession to illuminate ordinary experiences and relationships. In doing so, she uncovers fundamental instabilities that continue to haunt modern formulations of gender, human agency, and political emancipation. Fertile Disorder interrogates the modern assumptions about gender, agency, and subjectivity that underlie the social improvement projects circulating in Tamil Nadu, assumptions that directly shape people’s lives. The book pays particular attention to projects of family planning, development, reform, and emancipation. Combining ethnography with philosophical argument, Ram fashions alternatives to standard post-modernist and post-structuralist formulations. Grounded in decades of fieldwork, ambitious and wide ranging, her work is conceived as a journey that makes incursions into the unfamiliar, then returns us to the familiar. She argues that magic is not a monopoly of any one culture, historical period, or social formation but inhabits modernity—not only in the places, such as cinema and sound recording, where it is commonly looked for, but in "habit" and in aspects of everyday life that have been largely overlooked and shunned. Fertile Disorder will be of interest to a wide range of scholars in anthropology, religion, gender studies, subaltern studies, and post colonial theory.

Download or read book Daddykins written by Kalpana Mohan and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A big-hearted meditation on love, loss, and happy memories

Download or read book The Edge of Time written by Harrison Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of India-born NASA astronaut Kalpana Chawla. Covers her life from birth in India to graduate studies in the US, followed by an aerospace career culminating in her 1994 selction into the NASA astronaut corps. Details her astronaut training and two spoace shuttle flights, STS-87 in 1997, and the ill-fated STS-107 in 2003.Wrireen by her husband, Jean-Pierre Harrison.