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The book gives an insight into the problems faced by the Sri Lankan government in the post-war scenario. The military defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has almost ended the decade long conflict. While it is true that the LTTE's presence is not felt much today, it is equally important to note that its support base continues to remain intact. The LTTE and the new - born organisations claiming to be protectors of human rights are now lobbying in the corridors of power within the international community, seeking intervention and action into alleged war crimes. Their clout has been so powerful that even the Sri Lankan government has found it hard to convince the UN authorities of the actual state of affairs. It cannot be disputed that human rights abuse in any form must be prevented. But when it concerns Sri Lanka, the allegations are far more complex and deep rooted.

Zero Hour Melancholy unravels sentiments that have, for aeons, been contained in the deepest recesses of the human mind. Inspired by the author's musings and fears during dark lonely nights, this anthology sheds light on a relatively obscure aspect of the human persona. The assortment of poems, stories and letters reflect the myriad hidden emotions, fears and desires of the human mind.

"Every person has a secret. Every house has a secret. Even a secret has a secret. And when the secret becomes nasty, a new secret is born to hide that secret."

This book is a compilation of articles presented at the National Level Seminar organized by V.M. Salgaocar College of Law in association with Ismilda Research Consultancy.

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Here's a fascinating array of more than twenty short stories ranging from murder mysteries, to sci-fi fantasies, to emotive tales that showcase the human condition. Read about the retired music teacher grieving the loss of a son, the elderly bachelor looking for love, the executive with murder on his mind, the disenchanted teacher, the suspicious wife, the lonely widow, the suicidal father...

India has bought into the idea that progress is only possible with English medium studies. Engineering, medicine, law, High Courts function in India only in English resulting in the rush to English medium. The English Medium Myth dismantles this idea. People in the richest countries are studying sciences in their mother tongue. Numerous studies show that better science outcomes from students learning in the own language.

'Mask' is the heart touching story of a young bride, Neera, whose fairy-tale vision of marriage is shattered when, on her first trip abroad, her husband announces that he has no intentions of honoring his wedding promises and Neera is faced with the daunting prospect of living life alone in a new country. Resolving not to let the circumstances weigh her down she starts afresh, with a new job and new outlook on life.

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Though his high school science teacher thought sixteen-year-old Ram Chugh, one of his most gifted students, should continue his education at a university, Ram's concerned but struggling father had other ideas. Acceding to his father's wishes, Ram soon found himself, in 1951, as a fitter armorer in the highly rank-conscious Indian Air Force.

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Schizophrenia is a challenging disorder often characterized by abnormal social behavior and a significantly altered perception of reality. Its treatment largely depends on medications and psychosocial interventions but no single approach is widely considered effective for all patients. Through this book the author offers his readers a glimpse into the multifaceted world of schizophrenia in the form of a fictitious storyline revolving around two characters Monty (the psychotic part) and Virginia (the non-psychotic part).

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