Dear Friends,

A volume in honour of Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer on his completing sixty years entitled "Competing Nationalisms in South Asia" has now been published by Orient Longman. It has been edited by noted India scholar from USA Prof. Paul R. Brass and noted journalist Achin Vanayak. Various scholars from USA, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka etc. have contributed essays to this volume.

This volume was planned in honour of Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer for his commitments and unceasing efforts for containing communalism and promoting communal harmony and peace for the last 30 years. This book can be ordered from Orient Longman Pvt. Ltd., 1/24 Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi:- 110 002. Its cost is In Indian Rs.525/-. Their e-mail address is olldel@del6.vsnl.net.in