Author: Margie Sastry
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha
ISBN: 8190599003
Category : Astronauts
Languages : en
Pages : 35
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Unconventional clothes and bobbed hair were not the only indications of Kalpana's zest for life - this spirited young girl from Karnal wanted to fly! Her intelligence was multi-faceted, her talents varied and her interests inspiring. The path she charted from her traditional home in Haryana to NASA's elite band of astronauts is the stuff of legends.
Author: Anant Pai
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788189999810
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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"Over the centuries India has been ruled by men and women who as great conquerors and able administrators have shaped the history of this land. This Pancharatna features five such rulers. Chandragupta Maurya defeated his rivals to found the Mauryan dynasty which reached unprecedented power under his grandson, Ashoka, who later saw the futility of war and renounced violence. Samudragupta of the Gupta dynasty, was a military genius. Harsha ascended the throne at age 16. His story has been taken from the Harshacharita and from the accounts of the Chinese traveller, Hiuen Tsang. Krishnadeva Raya of the Vijayanagara dynasty was described by the Portuguese traveller, Domingo Paes, as the 'perfect king'"--Page 4 of cover
Author: Anant Pai
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Limited
ISBN: 9788184822175
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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Includes the following titles: Prithviraj Chauhan, Rana Kumbha, Rana Sanga, Rana Pratap, Rani Durgavati
Author: Harrison Publishing
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976827917
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 242
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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.
Author: Meena Talim
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 818999994X
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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King Udayana may have been imprisoned, but his mind roamed free. Udayana could charm even the beasts of the forest with his music. Vasavadatta, the beautiful daughter of his captor, inspired him to escape the shackles of his enemy. An example of kshatriy
Author: Praveen Arora
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781549738708
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 197
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A Biography of Kalpna Chawla
Author: Kavita Garg
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 9788184300192
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 28
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Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was a brave and staunch patriot. He was born on 28th of May; 1883; in a village called Bhagoor near Nasik in Maharashtra. His parents were from a middle-class background. His mother; Radhabai was a religious lady. She was extremely kind and honest. His father; Pt. Damodar Pant was known far and wide for his knowledge. As a child; Savarkar used to be called ‘Tatya’ by the family members. Mother Radhabai used to call her son ‘Vinayak’ with great affection. Vinayak; the little boy; was brought up with great love and care. Due to the religious environment at home; the child used to get a lot of opportunities to regularly listen to the chapters from the Ramayana and the Gita. This had a deep impact on his life. Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac by Honoré de Balzac: In this collection, Honoré de Balzac presents a selection of his acclaimed short stories, showcasing his incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. With its rich language and engaging narratives, this book is a must-read for fans of classical literature. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac": Collection of Short Stories: The book features a collection of acclaimed short stories by Honoré de Balzac. Vivid Storytelling and Character Development: The stories showcase Balzac's incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. Useful for Literature Enthusiasts: The book is useful for fans of classical literature and those interested in the works of Balzac. Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright who is regarded as one of the greatest writers of Western literature. His book, Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac, is highly regarded for its captivating storytelling and rich language.
Author: Anil Padmanabhan
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780143335863
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
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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.
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Author: MALA SINGH
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8189999583
Category : Biographical comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 35
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She ruled over a small kingdom, but dreamt of freedom for the whole country. In the great revolt of 1857, Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi, matched wits and force with the best of British generals. The image of the brave Rani of Jhansi charging her steed through enemy lines, her sword raised for the next thrust, is forever imprinted in Indian hearts.
