Reflecting on Life and Agriculture in the Historical City of Karnal
A former resident reflects on growing up in a village near Karnal, Haryana, noting the contrast between rural farm life and urban experiences. Known as the rice bowl of Haryana, the historical city supports prominent agricultural research institutions like the National Dairy Research Institute and the Central Soil Salinity Research Institute. The author expresses a deep sense of pride in hailing from the same hometown as Kalpana Chawla, the pioneering first Indian woman to travel into space.
Originally published by The Tribune | 7 November 2026 | Read original: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/shaharnama/belonging-to-the-city-of-kalpana-chawla/
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