Kalpana Chawla : Sitaron Se Aage

The brave are never deterred by obstacles. Nothing is impossible for a goal-oriented, duty-bound individual. Those who rely on fate can never achieve anything new. History bears witness: those who overcame adversity and achieved something new, achieved the pinnacle of fame and honor. Such history was created by Kalpana Chawla, born into a middle-class family in Karnal, a small town in Haryana. From childhood, she dreamed of the stars. Despite her familys dire financial situation after the tragedy of Partition, her strong will, sharp intellect, unwavering self-confidence, and persistent hard work made her the first Indian woman to travel to space. Even more remarkable, she was selected for space travel twice. In this biography, which is immensely inspiring for people of all age groups, especially the youth and the intelligent people trying to do something special in life, the famous journalist Shri Anil Padmanabhan, after talking to her friends and colleagues from Karnal and NASA, has presented a vivid picture of a woman who is a guiding and inspiring example for all of us that if we make continuous efforts and remain focused on our goals, we can reach our respective goals.