The book "Umballa to Ambala: A Tale of Twin Cities" unfolds a visual journey of twin cities through time, tracing their transformation from a historic past to a vibrant present. It captures the essence of the cities not just through facts but through the layered stories hidden in their streets, people, and traditions. Heritage monuments, temples, and colonial landmarks speak of a rich cultural legacy, while the city’s evolving commerce and industries narrate its spirit of progress.
The book celebrates Ambala’s diverse art forms, its cuisine that carries flavours of history, and its sporting traditions that shaped local pride. Through rare visuals and photographs, landscapes come alive, offering glimpses of both the old charm and the modern dynamism. Each chapter peels back a layer, revealing the rhythm of daily life intertwined with historical depth.
More than a chronicle, it is an exploration of memory, identity, and belonging. Designed as a visual tribute, the book brings together culture and continuity in an engaging format. It is an invitation to rediscover Ambala—a city where past and present co-exist in harmony, creating an ever-evolving story.
Umballa to Ambala: A Tale of Twin Cities
Aradhana Jindal has more than 3 decades of professional experience in architectural practice, academia, administration, and research. As Principal Architect at Jindals Consortium, Ambala, she has led the design and supervision of a wide range of projects, including schools, colleges, residential developments, industrial facilities, engineering and medical colleges, stadiums, guest houses, hospitals, and nursing homes.
As an academic, she has served as Professor, Head of Department, and Principal at several leading regional colleges, and held key administrative positions during a 10.5-year tenure at MM School of Architecture.
Her research focuses on thermal comfort, and several of her papers have been published in national and international journals.