Braveheart

For millions of young Indians Kalpana Chawla was an inspirational figure. Her story was of a dream realised through hard work and single-minded dedication.

On February 1, 2003 when Columbia space shuttle, in which she and her colleagues were returning from a space odyssey, burst into flames the entire world was shocked.

rediff.com gives you all an opportunity to remember the brave woman. Pour in your tributes.

Slide show: A Journey to Remember

Kalpana Chawla, the poet

Complete Covearge: Remembering Kalpana Chawla